Tampa International (TPA) or St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE)?
You can fly nonstop from Knoxville to both. Pick the one closest to where you're going.
TPA: pick it if you're staying in Tampa, going to Busch Gardens, or want the most flight choices. PIE: pick it if you're headed to Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach or other Gulf beaches.
Tampa International (TPA)
The main Tampa Bay airport, close to downtown Tampa.
- Airline
- Southwest
- Status
- Days
- Saturdays
- Flight time
- About 1 hr 50 min
- Next flight
- Saturday, November 21, 3:10 pm
- Cheapest fare seen
- $112 one way
Pick TPA if you're staying in Tampa, going to Busch Gardens, or want the most flight choices.
Check prices on Google FlightsSt. Pete-Clearwater (PIE)
A small airport on the other side of the bay, close to Clearwater and the Gulf beaches.
- Airline
- Allegiant
- Status
- Days
- Every day
- Flight time
- About 1 hr 40 min
- Next flight
- Thursday, October 29, 8:33 am
- Cheapest fare seen
- $50 one way
Pick PIE if you're headed to Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach or other Gulf beaches.
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Common questions
Can I fly nonstop from Knoxville to both Tampa Bay airports?
Yes. Southwest flies nonstop to Tampa International (TPA). Allegiant flies nonstop to St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE).
When should I fly into Tampa International (TPA)?
Pick TPA if you're staying in Tampa, going to Busch Gardens, or want the most flight choices.
When should I fly into St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE)?
Pick PIE if you're headed to Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach or other Gulf beaches.
Flight days and times last checked Wednesday, October 28, 2026 using Google Flights. We check every week. The list of nonstop destinations comes from McGhee Tyson Airport's official nonstop list (checked October 26, 2026).Schedules can change, so always confirm your exact flight with the airline. How we check flights.