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$126+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — CMH
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Tue 3/10
Tue 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:35 am
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Fri 4/33:35 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:40 am
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Wed 5/1311:40 am
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/5$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/93:45 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 3/104:30 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:06 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/104:15 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop20h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/137:22 pm
TYS
-
CMH
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/166:15 am
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop27h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:05 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop29h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/126:28 pm
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/77:10 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Sun 3/85:00 am
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/210:45 am
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 6/122:19 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$317

Find flight deals from Knoxville to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$284
(Southwest)

One-way from

$126
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

$293
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Columbus
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KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/31

12:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Columbus

Fri 4/3

5:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$289

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 5/10

6:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Columbus

Wed 5/13

11:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$290

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/9

3:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Tue 3/10

4:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$295

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/9

2:06 pm-8:30 am

1 stop18h 24m

Columbus

Tue 3/10

4:15 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$303

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/2

5:05 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop29h 08m

Columbus

Fri 6/12

6:28 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$310

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 3/7

7:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Columbus

Sun 3/8

5:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$315

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/2

10:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbus

Fri 6/12

2:19 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$317

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$126

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/18

6:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$152

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/16

6:05 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 33m

$254

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Knoxville to Columbus

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to Columbus?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Columbus (average of $171). Flying from Knoxville to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $260). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated February 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Knoxville to Columbus. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,173 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,173 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,173 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,257 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,173 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,255 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,173 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Knoxville to Columbus?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Knoxville to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from McGhee Tyson; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Knoxville airport to Columbus. It is only a 11.3 mi journey to McGhee Tyson (TYS) from Knoxville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to Columbus?

    For as low as $284, Southwest can have you in Columbus from Knoxville in 5h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 296 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Knoxville to Columbus round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $218, was found to be the cheapest airline from Knoxville to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Knoxville to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Knoxville to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Knoxville to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Knoxville to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to Columbus?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Columbus (average of $171). Flying from Knoxville to Columbus in November is currently the most expensive (average of $260). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Knoxville to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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