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$84+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — TYS
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in August or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 4/172:06 pm
ORD
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TYS
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 4/197:00 am
TYS
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ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/85:15 am
ORD
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TYS
1 stop17h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1811:30 am
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop9h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/48:30 am
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop8h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/129:43 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/227:15 am
ORD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 4/277:00 am
TYS
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/38:16 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/104:05 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop8h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/74:44 pm
ORD
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TYS
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/173:00 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop9h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 2/2110:30 am
ORD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 2/286:45 am
TYS
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/74:44 pm
ORD
-
TYS
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/168:58 am
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop9h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/98:16 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1811:30 am
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop9h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/53:21 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop7h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/129:43 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop14h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/88:16 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/104:05 pm
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop8h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/72:05 pm
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Wed 3/115:40 am
TYS
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ORD
1 stop3h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/1$209

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville that are best for you.

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ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/30

2:12 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/1

5:57 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

6:00 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

2:06 pm-4:52 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 4/19

7:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

8:19 pm-11:03 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:00 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

2:12 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 7/7

6:30 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

7:15 am-10:08 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$198

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

6:06 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/23

7:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$198

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

6:00 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/28

6:45 am-7:47 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$204

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

7:45 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$204

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Compare providers for flights from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville

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 O'Hare Intl to Knoxville in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Intl to Knoxville

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

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville (average of $176). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville in September 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 ORD to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 February 3, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings 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.

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 February 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,216 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Knoxville from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Knoxville. You should not have trouble finding flights to McGhee Tyson from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 16 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Knoxville airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 11.3 mi journey from McGhee Tyson (TYS) to Knoxville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville in 1h 49m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Knoxville are separated by a distance of 475 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $189, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville?

    Consider Envoy Air (75%), Republic Airways (68%) or United Airlines (64%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville? While on average our users pay $252, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson), is priced around $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Knoxville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville (average of $176). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Knoxville in September 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 2 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Knoxville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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