Knoxville

$98+ 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — TYS
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Knoxville

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 May 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Fri 5/2912:16 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/112:55 pm
TYS
-
CMH
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/256:00 pm
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/304:45 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop27h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 6/1212:16 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop9h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/157:22 pm
TYS
-
CMH
2 stops21h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:25 am
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/168:00 am
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/85:35 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Wed 6/106:55 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop3h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/10$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 7/18:58 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop25h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/612:40 pm
TYS
-
CMH
2 stops28h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/15:05 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Thu 6/47:30 am
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/234:20 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Sat 6/278:00 am
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$318

Find 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 May 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$235
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$98
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$313
From Columbus to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
One-way flight from Columbus to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Fri 6/12

12:16 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 6/15

7:22 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$282

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Wed 9/9

10:50 am-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/16

8:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$304
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Mon 6/8

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 6/10

6:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop3h 05m

$305

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Thu 6/25

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/30

6:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop3h 05m

$318

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Wed 7/22

6:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 7/27

6:40 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$318

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Thu 7/30

6:55 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/5

8:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$323

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Tue 6/23

5:40 am-5:00 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 6/27

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$329

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Fri 10/9

3:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 10/12

7:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$334

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Sun 5/24

8:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/28

6:30 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$337
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Thu 6/11

6:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$98

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Knoxville (average of $184). Flying from Columbus to Knoxville in January is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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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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 May 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Columbus 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Knoxville?

    A quick flight from Columbus to Knoxville can take about 8h 05m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $304. Airlines will cover a distance of 296 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $218, 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 $218 and $235, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 39% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Knoxville (average of $184). Flying from Columbus to Knoxville in January is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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 May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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