Knoxville

$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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — TYS
Jul 24 — Jul 311
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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 June 24, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/186:00 am
CMH
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TYS
1 stop4h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 7/257:07 am
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop4h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/214:20 pm
CMH
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TYS
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Tue 7/288:10 am
TYS
-
CMH
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/125:44 pm
CMH
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TYS
2 stops28h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/1712:40 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop6h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/185:31 am
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop5h 39m
American Airlines
Thu 8/201:56 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/20$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/189:10 am
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Thu 8/207:10 am
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/20$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 8/226:00 am
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/245:45 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/21$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/229:54 am
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/2712:40 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop6h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/2212:10 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 7/2712:15 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/207:45 pm
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/2712:40 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop6h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/214:28 pm
CMH
-
TYS
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 8/247:25 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop3h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/22$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Fri 8/219:50 am
CMH
-
TYS
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Mon 8/245:45 pm
TYS
-
CMH
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/22$320

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 June 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$265
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$320
From Columbus to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
One-way flight from Columbus to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 June 24, 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Tue 8/18

9:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/20

8:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$289

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/24

5:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$290

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Wed 7/22

12:10 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 7/27

12:15 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$301
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Fri 8/28

5:13 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/31

7:15 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 13m

$315

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Wed 7/22

5:40 am-12:05 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 7/27

7:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$321

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Tue 8/11

12:30 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/12

3:40 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$335

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Tue 7/14

5:40 am-12:05 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 7/16

6:40 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$337

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Tue 8/25

7:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-2:18 pm

2 stops7h 18m

$340

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Fri 8/21

7:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/23

7:35 am-5:10 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$342
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusKnoxville

CMH - TYS

CMHTYS

Columbus

Wed 7/15

2:19 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$133

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Knoxville (average of $208). 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 June 24, 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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 4h 47m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $315. Airlines will cover a distance of 296 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $218, Delta will fly you from Columbus to Knoxville and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $228 and $235, respectively. Delta is currently priced 44% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Knoxville (average of $208). 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 June 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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