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Flights from Memphis to Knoxville

There are no direct flights from Memphis to Knoxville. The fastest way is one stop via Nashville or Atlanta, about 2h 04m door to door (101 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 04m
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Memphis to Knoxville at a glance

Fastest journey2h 04mVia Nashville, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nashville or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Memphis to Knoxville

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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MEM Nashville (BNA) TYS
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat08:30 MEM09:10 BNA0h 50m connection10:00 BNA11:34 TYSSouthwest Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 04m
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MEM Atlanta (ATL) TYS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines
Mon15:15 MEM17:13 ATL0h 47m connection18:00 ATL18:43 TYSDelta Air Lines
70 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 28m
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MEM Charlotte (CLT) TYS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989), SkyWest
Mon11:30 MEM13:51 CLT2h 54m connection16:45 CLT17:24 TYSAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 54m
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MEM Chicago (ORD) TYS
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat10:45 MEM12:13 ORD2h 02m connection14:15 ORD16:40 TYSRepublic Airlines + United Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 55m
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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 04mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hKnoxville vs Memphis
Currency in Knoxville
USD
Airports
MEM → TYS

Flights from Memphis to Knoxville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Memphis to Knoxville?
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 Memphis to Knoxville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 562 km.
Where do you change planes between Memphis and Knoxville?
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 Memphis and Knoxville?
Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
What is the time difference between Memphis and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.

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