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$112+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Columbus

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TYS — CMH
May 21 — May 281
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Columbus

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 April 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/235:02 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop6h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/286:00 pm
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:33 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Wed 5/136:05 am
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop3h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/64:25 pm
TYS
-
CMH
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/106:00 am
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 5/181:15 pm
TYS
-
CMH
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/251:37 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/18$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/41:15 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop23h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/88:48 pm
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops14h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/64:25 pm
TYS
-
CMH
2 stops20h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/77:20 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/227:59 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop3h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 5/256:00 am
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Fri 6/57:45 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Tue 6/95:40 am
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/18$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/106:00 am
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 7/134:38 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/226:35 am
TYS
-
CMH
2 stops11h 35m
Southwest
Mon 5/255:50 am
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/17$348

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 April 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$250
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

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Average price

$494
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Columbus
One-way flight from Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 5/11

7:33 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 57m

Columbus

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-9:34 am

1 stop3h 29m

$270

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 5/18

1:15 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Columbus

Mon 5/25

1:37 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$302

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 5/4

1:15 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop23h 27m

Columbus

Fri 5/8

8:48 pm-11:06 am

2 stops14h 18m

$334

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 6/5

7:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Columbus

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$337

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 5/22

7:59 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Columbus

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$337

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 7/10

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Columbus

Mon 7/13

4:38 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$347

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 5/22

6:35 am-6:10 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Columbus

Mon 5/25

5:50 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$348

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 5/22

7:24 pm-11:16 am

1 stop15h 52m

Columbus

Mon 5/25

1:37 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$348
Cheapest one-way

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 6/22

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$112

KnoxvilleColumbus

TYS - CMH

TYSCMH

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/26

5:00 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$130

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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 $270, Delta can have you in Columbus from Knoxville in 4h 57m. Airlines will cover a distance of 296 mi.

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

    Delta, at $218, was found to be the cheapest airline from Knoxville to Columbus.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is priced at 38% 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.

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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 April 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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