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$118+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — TYS
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$219
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$118
(Mytrip)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$298
From Columbus to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/115:04 pmCMH - TYS
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/147:52 pmTYS - CMH
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/175:05 amCMH - TYS
1 stop14h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/216:00 amTYS - CMH
2 stops18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 7/46:13 pmCMH - TYS
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Sun 7/65:45 amTYS - CMH
1 stop3h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/15$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/254:19 pmCMH - TYS
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/275:45 amTYS - CMH
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$293

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ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Fri 7/11

5:04 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 7/14

7:52 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$219

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Thu 7/17

5:05 am-8:04 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 7/21

6:00 am-12:18 am

2 stops18h 18m

$254

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Fri 7/4

6:13 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 7/6

5:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop3h 20m

$269

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Fri 7/25

4:19 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 7/27

5:45 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 09m

$293

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Thu 7/3

5:54 pm-10:11 am

1 stop16h 17m

$118

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$200

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Mon 7/14

4:32 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 27m

$254

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Deals found on 6/15

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Knoxville

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Knoxville (average of $296). Flying from Columbus to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 CMH to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 June 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Knoxville is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

Rainfall in Knoxville by month

Plan your trip to Knoxville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Knoxville ranges from 2.7 - 4.8 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Knoxville when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Knoxville by month

Plan your trip to Knoxville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Knoxville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 June 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Knoxville, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Knoxville. You should not have trouble finding flights to McGhee Tyson from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Knoxville airport from Columbus. It is only a 11.3 mi journey from McGhee Tyson (TYS) to Knoxville’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $219, American Airlines will fly you from Columbus to Knoxville and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $269 and $300, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Knoxville (average of $296). Flying from Columbus to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Knoxville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$223Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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