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$95+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Knoxville (TYS)

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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TYS
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in September or June, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/317:25 amORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:45 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/3111:41 amORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:42 amTYS - ORD
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/311:11 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/24:28 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 12/308:00 amORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:42 amTYS - ORD
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/317:25 amORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:35 pmTYS - ORD
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 12/276:33 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:42 amTYS - ORD
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/3012:45 pmMDW - TYS
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Thu 1/16:27 amTYS - MDW
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/26$484
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:50 amMDW - TYS
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Wed 1/76:10 pmTYS - MDW
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/26$559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sun 12/2812:45 pmMDW - TYS
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Mon 12/296:00 amTYS - MDW
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/26$613
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/274:25 pmMDW - TYS
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Sun 12/286:59 pmTYS - MDW
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/26$669
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sun 12/282:16 pmMDW - TYS
1 stop18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/46:30 amTYS - MDW
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$674
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/319:50 amMDW - TYS
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amTYS - MDW
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/26$679

Find flight deals from Chicago to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Knoxville (TYS). 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$355

Good round-trip deal

$138 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Knoxville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Knoxville that are best for you.

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ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

6:06 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/4

7:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

10:07 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 2/1

7:54 am-9:02 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

8:43 pm-11:09 am

1 stop13h 26m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/2

7:15 am-10:42 pm

1 stop16h 27m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

6:10 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/26

6:45 am-7:48 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

10:35 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 1/24

6:45 am-7:48 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

6:00 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/3

1:50 pm-2:54 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

6:10 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/3

11:10 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

7:42 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/2

5:29 pm-6:27 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

6:10 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 1/31

11:07 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

6:06 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 3/20

7:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$189

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Knoxville in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Knoxville flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Knoxville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Knoxville from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Knoxville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville (average of $62). Flying from Chicago to Knoxville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Knoxville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Chicago to Knoxville by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on December 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Knoxville flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Knoxville

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Knoxville. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to TYS are scheduled on a Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Knoxville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Knoxville. 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 Knoxville. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Knoxville, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,072 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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 Chicago to Knoxville. 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 into for flights to Knoxville from Chicago?

    Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Knoxville from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to McGhee Tyson (TYS) should be relatively easy as there are 18 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Knoxville?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Knoxville in just under 1h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 29m. Airlines will cover a distance of 475 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Knoxville is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $75 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $138 and $189 round-trip. Allegiant Air is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Knoxville one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. American Airlines flights start at $128 while deals on United Airlines start at $128 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Knoxville?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Knoxville consider choosing Republic Airways (100%), Envoy Air (94%) or British Airways (63%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Knoxville?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Knoxville is generally $301, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson), you can expect to pay $189 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Knoxville 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 Chicago to Knoxville?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville (average of $62). Flying from Chicago to Knoxville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Knoxville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Knoxville. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$82Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$191Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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