Cheap flights to Johnson City, TN

How long is the flight to Johnson City?

When looking at flights from popular cities in the USA like Atlanta, Cincinnati, Philidelphia, Cleveland, and Chicago, flight times to Johnson City can range anywhere from 1h-11h. The fastest one-stop flight with the shortest arrival time to Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) is about 3h from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CKE) quickest one-stop flights are around 3h 20m to Johnson City. However, some flights may have a longer layover with a flight time to your destination that can be up to 20h.

Where can you get direct flights to Johnson City from?

You can find direct flights to Johnson City from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Delta and American Airlines can fly you non-stop to Johnson City without dealing with any layovers along the way. The direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) offer the fastest times at about 1h to Tri-Cities Airport (TRI).

How do you get from Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) to the city’s center?

Once your plane has landed, there are plenty of options to get to your destination. There are rental car counters located next to baggage claims that feature companies such as Thrifty, National, Enterprise, and Budget. You will find numerous taxi services at the airport with some having fare rates at around $22. They can get you to Johnson City within 25-28 minutes. You’re able to get an Uber or Lyft to your destination from the airport, as well as book an airport shuttle or limo.

What are some things to do in Johnson City?

Johnson City has many historical sites to visit and recreational activities to enjoy. You can take of tour of the B. Carroll Reece Museum, the Clinchfield Railroad Museum, and the GreenStone Studio and Gallery. The International Storytelling Center features live storytelling performances from May until October. Family fun can be had at Bright’s Zoo, the Bristol Motor Speedway, and Dragway, and the Gray Fossil Site that showcases various extinct species that lived in East Tennessee millions of years ago. If you’re interested in outdoor adventures, you can check out the Appalachian and Bristol Caverns, Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park, and Blue Hole Falls. There are also plenty of restaurants and breweries to visit.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Johnson City?

You do not need a passport or a visa to take a flight to Johnson City if you are a citizen of the USA and are flying in from another state. Non-citizens will need a passport to enter Johnson City if they do not have a government-issued ID like a permanent resident card, but may not need a tourist visa to enter if coming from countries that are part of the Visa Waiver Program. Do note that starting on October 1, 2020, citizens must have a REAL ID in order to fly domestically in the USA.