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$55+ 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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TYS
May 11 — May 181
Mon 5/11
Mon 5/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in September or July, 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 April 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/55:05 am
ORD
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TYS
1 stop28h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/123:48 pm
TYS
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ORD
2 stops32h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/281:27 pm
ORD
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TYS
1 stop20h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/309:25 pm
TYS
-
ORD
2 stops13h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$198
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/212:46 pm
MDW
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 28m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/281:22 pm
TYS
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 34m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/8$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 4/281:27 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop20h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/294:25 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop8h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/63:55 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop28h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/134:25 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Thu 5/286:00 am
MDW
-
TYS
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/311:22 pm
TYS
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/29:16 am
ORD
-
TYS
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/64:25 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Thu 4/235:05 am
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/271:15 pm
TYS
-
ORD
2 stops22h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/281:27 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop20h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/15:39 pm
TYS
-
ORD
2 stops18h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Thu 4/302:05 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/45:39 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop19h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 4/221:27 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/242:06 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop11h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Thu 4/2311:28 am
ORD
-
TYS
2 stops33h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/15:39 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$209

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 April 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$196
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$286

Good round-trip deal

$106 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/5

9:30 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 6/8

6:30 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$249
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

6:45 am-9:33 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 7/19

6:30 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$249

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/5

9:30 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 6/7

8:20 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$261

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

1:15 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/31

4:00 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$264

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/5

5:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/9

8:10 am-5:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$264

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

8:15 am-3:07 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/23

5:30 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 34m

$269

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

1:29 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/5

4:38 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$269

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/5

9:30 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/9

8:20 am-9:28 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$269

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

9:30 am-3:07 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/27

7:20 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$269

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/10

9:35 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 7/12

6:30 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$269

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 April 10, 2026.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville (average of $61). Flying from Chicago to Knoxville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 April 11, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Chicago to Knoxville by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 April 4, 2026.

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 evenings 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 April 11, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to TYS are scheduled on a Wednesday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Knoxville?

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 April 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Knoxville, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,407 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,407 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,407 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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
9,569 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,407 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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
7.3
Good
706 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,407 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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
7.1
Good
11,569 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,407 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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 25 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Knoxville?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Chicago to Knoxville in just under 2h. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 10m. 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 $61 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $138 and $188 round-trip. Allegiant Air is priced at 78% 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 $138 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 Avianca (80%), Air Canada (75%) or Lufthansa (74%) 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 $380, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson), you can expect to pay $217 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville (average of $61). Flying from Chicago to Knoxville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 April 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$61Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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