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Flights from Reno to Knoxville

There are no direct flights from Reno to Knoxville. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 5h 31m door to door (88 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 31m
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Reno to Knoxville at a glance

Fastest journey5h 31mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Reno 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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RNO Denver (DEN) TYS
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat07:00 RNO09:57 DEN1h 03m connection11:00 DEN15:31 TYSSouthwest Airlines
44 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 31m
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RNO Dallas (DFW) TYS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon06:00 RNO11:00 DFW0h 45m connection11:45 DFW14:36 TYSAmerican Airlines
26 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 36m
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RNO Atlanta (ATL) TYS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines
Sun23:30 RNO06:28 ATL2h 02m connection08:30 ATL09:13 TYSDelta Air Lines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 43m
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RNO Las Vegas (LAS) TYS
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Mon05:15 RNO06:21 LAS2h 09m connection08:30 LAS15:13 TYSSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 58m
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RNO Phoenix (PHX) TYS
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Mon05:00 RNO06:33 PHX2h 42m connection09:15 PHX15:32 TYSSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 32m
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RNO Chicago (ORD) TYS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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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
3,160 km1,962 miles
Journey time
5h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hKnoxville vs Reno
Currency in Knoxville
USD
Airports
RNO → TYS

Flights from Reno to Knoxville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reno to Knoxville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas and Atlanta. 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 Reno to Knoxville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,160 km.
Where do you change planes between Reno and Knoxville?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL) and Las Vegas (LAS). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reno and Knoxville?
Reno: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
What is the time difference between Reno and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 3 hours ahead of Reno.

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