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Flights from Knoxville to Memphis
There are no direct flights from Knoxville to Memphis. The fastest way is one stop via Nashville or Atlanta, about 2h 27m door to door (73 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 27m
Knoxville to Memphis at a glance
Fastest journey2h 27mVia Nashville, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nashville or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Knoxville to Memphis
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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TYS Nashville (BNA) MEM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon07:15 TYS06:50 BNA1h 10m connection08:00 BNA08:42 MEMSouthwest Airlines
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TYS Atlanta (ATL) MEM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon12:15 TYS12:53 ATL0h 52m connection13:45 ATL13:50 MEMDelta Air Lines
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TYS Charlotte (CLT) MEM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon11:00 TYS11:40 CLT2h 20m connection14:00 CLT14:22 MEMPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
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TYS Chicago (ORD) MEM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat06:15 TYS06:45 ORD2h 15m connection09:00 ORD10:25 MEMUnited Airlines + SkyWest
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
- 562 km349 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 27mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMemphis vs Knoxville
- Currency in Memphis
- USD
- Airports
- TYS → MEM
Flights from Knoxville to Memphis: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Knoxville to Memphis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nashville, Atlanta and Charlotte. 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 Memphis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 562 km.
Where do you change planes between Knoxville and Memphis?
The best connecting points are Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Nashville, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Knoxville and Memphis?
Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM).
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Memphis?
Memphis is 1 hour behind Knoxville.





