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Flights from Knoxville to Fairbanks
There are no direct flights from Knoxville to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 9h 58m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 02m
Knoxville to Fairbanks at a glance
Fastest journey9h 02mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Knoxville to Fairbanks
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
TYS Denver (DEN) FAI
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed17:00 TYS17:51 DEN1h 39m connection19:30 DEN22:58 FAIUnited Airlines
2Search
TYS Chicago (ORD) FAI
Leg 1: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 5,213 km3,237 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 02mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -4hFairbanks vs Knoxville
- Currency in Fairbanks
- USD
- Airports
- TYS → FAI
Flights from Knoxville to Fairbanks: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Knoxville to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Knoxville to Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,213 km.
Where do you change planes between Knoxville and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD). Allegiant Air flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Knoxville and Fairbanks?
Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Knoxville.





