Travelling from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): What you need to know
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is located in Knoxville. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to TYS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're hoping to explore a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to TYS.
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
68% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to TYS flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport land at their destination as expected. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TYS:
Grab a Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport rental car and explore Knoxville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport flight.
You'll find TYS at 2055 Alcoa Highway.
Getting from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to central Knoxville
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, central Knoxville is around 24 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is ₹ 77,707. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 168,470. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to TYS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Bag the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Knoxville. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Melbourne to TYS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Knoxville, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 11ºC.
More about Knoxville
Start your Knoxville trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Knoxville wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Ijams Nature Centre, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture and World's Fair Park.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Knoxville. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Nashville is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Knoxville. No trip is complete without seeing Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum.
