Knoxville flight guide

Nonstop Flights From Knoxville to Nashville

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 Nashville.

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) currently lists nonstop service to Nashville through Nashville (BNA).

Quick facts

Leaving from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Knoxville
Destination Nashville
Current nonstop Yes
Route status checked 2026-10-28
Airport Nashville (BNA)
Airline Southwest Airlines

Airlines flying nonstop from Knoxville to Nashville

Southwest Airlines

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

See Southwest Airlines 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.

BNA

Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026

Airline Southwest
Observed fare $117
Nonstop time 1h 0m

What this route is really like

Nonstop availability

Daily nonstop service is currently surfaced.

Fastest nonstop currently surfaced: 1 hr

Google Flights currently surfaces Southwest with about two nonstop flights per day.

Airport choice

Nashville International (BNA) is the only practical nonstop airport choice. The bigger comparison is flying versus driving: the flight is about an hour, but total door-to-door time depends heavily on your Knoxville airport drive, parking and Nashville ground transportation.

When prices tend to be friendlier

Historically cheaper month: April ($215–$490).

Historically pricier month: June.

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

Who this route works best for

This route is best for travelers who value reliability, same-day business travel or avoiding the I-40 drive more than lowest total trip cost.

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-Nashville 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.

Route history

Dated route announcements help explain when service was added. Launch frequency is historical and should not be treated as today's schedule.

BNA

Southwest Airlines — Mar 5, 2026

Twice-daily service at launch.

Official TYS announcement →

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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