Knoxville flight guide

Nonstop Flights From Knoxville to Houston

Current route truth from McGhee Tyson Airport plus live date-based Google Flights results when you need them.

The short answer

Yes — Knoxville flies nonstop to Houston.

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) currently lists nonstop service to Houston through Houston-George Bush (IAH) and Houston-Hobby (HOU).

Quick facts

Leaving from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Knoxville
Destination Houston
Current nonstop Yes
Route status checked 2026-10-28
Airports Houston-George Bush (IAH) and Houston-Hobby (HOU)
Airlines United Airlines, Allegiant Air

Which Houston airport should you use?

This market has more than one airport with current nonstop service from Knoxville. The right choice depends on where you are actually going after you land, so compare the airport code before booking.

IAH

Houston-George Bush

Current TYS nonstop carriers: United Airlines.

HOU

Houston-Hobby

Current TYS nonstop carriers: Allegiant Air.

Airlines flying nonstop from Knoxville to Houston

United Airlines

United Airlines is listed by TYS as a current nonstop carrier in this destination market.

See United Airlines flights from Knoxville →

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air is listed by TYS as a current nonstop carrier in this destination market.

See Allegiant Air flights from Knoxville →

Recent weekend-trip examples

These are observed examples surfaced by Google Travel Explore and cross-checked against the official TYS nonstop network. Fares can change.

HOU

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Airline Allegiant
Observed fare $115
Nonstop time 2h 20m

What this route is really like

Nonstop availability

Daily nonstop availability is currently surfaced in the Houston market.

Fastest nonstop currently surfaced: 2 hr 17 min

TYS lists United nonstop to IAH and Allegiant nonstop to HOU; Google Flights currently surfaces daily nonstop availability in the broader Houston market.

Airport choice

Knoxville has current nonstop service to both Houston airports: United to George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and Allegiant to Hobby (HOU). IAH is the stronger choice for United connections and north-side destinations; Hobby is often more convenient for central/south Houston and can be attractive when Allegiant pricing wins.

When prices tend to be friendlier

Historically cheaper month: August ($150–$320).

Historically pricier month: March.

These are Google Flights historical patterns, not guaranteed fares. Search your actual dates below.

Who this route works best for

Houston is a genuine two-airport comparison from Knoxville, so travelers should search both IAH and HOU before booking.

Live route context checked: 2026-10-27. Schedule and fare-pattern context comes fromGoogle Flights and can change.See our source and verification method →

Search live Knoxville-to-Houston flights

Search current Google Flights results from Knoxville (TYS). This checks live flight options when you submit the form rather than relying on a stale fare table.

Plan the Knoxville side of your trip

How early should you arrive at TYS?

Normal, peak-period and checked-bag timing guidance.

Which TYS parking lot should you use?

Compare garage, terminal and economy options by cost and convenience.

Pickup and dropoff

Upper level vs. lower level, Phone & Wait Lot and rideshare pickup.

Rental cars at Knoxville airport

Counter location, return location and current on-airport companies.

Common questions

Is this route really nonstop?

Yes. The airport(s) shown above are on McGhee Tyson Airport's current official nonstop destination list.

Do the same flights operate every day?

Not necessarily. Airline schedules can vary by weekday and season. Use the live date search for your actual travel dates rather than assuming daily service.

Are the fares on this page guaranteed?

No. Any displayed fare is an observation from a specific search or snapshot. Airline inventory and pricing can change quickly.

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