How to find cheap flights to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Currently, ₹ 57,310 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to McGhee Tyson Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to TYS for ₹ 101,396.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Knoxville, where McGhee Tyson Airport is located.
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If you're not in a hurry to get to Knoxville, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to McGhee Tyson Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Knoxville
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Knoxville in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to TYS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Knoxville at its busiest, lock in your flights to TYS for July. Holidaying during peak periods generally means more things to do than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Knoxville then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you want to get away in. Knoxville is warmest in July, averaging between 17ºC and 32ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -6ºC to 11ºC.
Hoping for clearer skies? November is the driest month in Knoxville, averaging five days of rain.
The wettest time of year is July. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around 14 days of rainfall.
Travelling to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): What you need to know
Fly to Knoxville without any layovers. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to McGhee Tyson Airport:
Consider booking your TYS plane ticket with Delta. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 81% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
The local timezone at TYS is UTC-4.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near McGhee Tyson Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to TYS:
Kick off your trip to Knoxville sooner by grabbing a car hire in TYS. Budget, Alamo and Avis are leading names to pick from here.
Flights taking off from McGhee Tyson Airport complete their journey as scheduled 79% of the time. This figure tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Knoxville from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Central Knoxville is about 23 kilometres from TYS.
After touching down from your flight to TYS, expect a drive to the centre of around 20 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to all the action in Knoxville, drop your bags at one of these comfy hotels:
Knoxville highlights
Hop off your flight to Knoxville and go straight to these leading attractions:
Ijams Nature Centre: An impressive preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres east of the centre.
Borderland Butterfly Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 2 kilometres south-east of the centre. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Knoxville.
World's Fair Park: Take on this landmark next. Around 0.64 kilometres south-west of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Knoxville experience.
How to get to Morristown from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Off to the nearby city of Morristown? It's about 97 kilometres from TYS. Give yourself around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is another city that you can easily reach from McGhee Tyson Airport. It's about 32 kilometres away.
It'll take you 30 minutes or so to drive to Oak Ridge.
Explore more of the United States
The United States keeps the adventures coming. Keep going to Charlotte, located about 290 kilometres east of Knoxville. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame should be on your must-see list. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Another city in the United States that has plenty of appeal is Nashville. From Knoxville, it's around 257 kilometres west and features highlights like Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Find time for The Johnny Cash Museum too. Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the main airport serving the city.
Or venture to Atlanta, roughly 225 kilometres south of Knoxville. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are just the start of reasons to go. You can reach this city by flying into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
