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$55+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — TYS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Knoxville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Knoxville flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

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Justfly.com
3 stars

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Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$285

Good round-trip deal

$130 or less

Good one-way deal

$58 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/108:00 amMDW - TYS
1 stop14h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/142:02 pmTYS - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$148
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Fri 10/317:06 pmMDW - TYS
Nonstop1h 24mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/71:32 pmTYS - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/29$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:00 amORD - TYS
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Sun 12/144:52 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/212:11 pmMDW - TYS
Nonstop1h 25mAllegiant Air
Wed 11/266:18 pmTYS - MDW
Nonstop1h 36mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/29$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/212:11 pmMDW - TYS
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/246:30 amTYS - MDW
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/242:11 pmMDW - TYS
Nonstop1h 25mAllegiant Air
Wed 11/266:18 pmTYS - MDW
Nonstop1h 36mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/29$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/104:12 pmMDW - TYS
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/136:58 pmTYS - MDW
1 stop28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/156:30 amMDW - TYS
1 stop28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2412:45 pmTYS - MDW
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/181:56 pmMDW - TYS
2 stops20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2112:45 pmTYS - MDW
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$185
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/143:27 pmMDW - TYS
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/167:07 pmTYS - MDW
1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/23:43 pmORD - TYS
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/75:23 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/218:04 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/248:26 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$189

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Knoxville that are best for you.

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ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

7:42 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/19

6:45 am-7:48 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

7:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/27

8:26 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/10

4:12 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/13

7:00 am-12:37 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$201

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/23

5:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/24

12:45 pm-1:21 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$203

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

9:35 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 1/27

6:19 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 28m

$209

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

1:20 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 12/6

12:49 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$209

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/22

1:26 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/24

5:35 am-9:52 am

1 stop5h 17m

$209

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/19

10:47 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/27

6:05 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$209

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/22

1:26 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/27

6:05 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$209

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/21

1:28 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 1/25

7:30 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Knoxville

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Knoxville (average of $62). Flying from Illinois to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 IL to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Knoxville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 61% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Knoxville flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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.

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

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Knoxville.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Knoxville?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Knoxville can take about 1h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $189. The distance between Illinois and Knoxville is about 475 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Knoxville one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Knoxville are Allegiant Air ($60), United Airlines ($129), and Delta ($140).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Knoxville?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Lambert-St Louis - Knoxville McGhee Tyson, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the most popular route from Illinois to Knoxville.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Knoxville?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Knoxville consider choosing Republic Airways (98%), GoJet (91%) or Air New Zealand (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Knoxville?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Knoxville is generally $308, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $168. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson), you can expect to pay $189 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Knoxville (average of $62). Flying from Illinois to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 Illinois to Knoxville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$80Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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