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$85+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Illinois

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TYS — ORD
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$85
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$302 or less

Good one-way deal

$252 or less
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1111:45 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/158:00 amORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/81:29 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/108:45 amORD - TYS
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/222:00 pmTYS - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/278:00 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/15:45 amTYS - STL
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Sat 4/124:30 pmSTL - TYS
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/7$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/125:45 amTYS - MDW
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Tue 4/223:02 pmMDW - TYS
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 3/6$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/265:45 amTYS - ORD
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Wed 4/27:05 amORD - TYS
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/6$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/55:25 pmTYS - MLI
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/115:25 pmMLI - TYS
1 stop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/265:15 amTYS - PIA
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/303:37 pmPIA - TYS
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/244:19 pmTYS - STL
1 stop26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/276:47 pmSTL - TYS
1 stop25h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/96:05 amTYS - STL
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/134:49 pmSTL - TYS
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/56:05 pmTYS - MLI
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/1111:21 amMLI - TYS
2 stops6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$274
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/234:43 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Thu 3/276:45 amORD - TYS
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/5$280

Find flights from Knoxville to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to Illinois 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 March 8, 2025.

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Knoxville

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-7:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

1:55 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$189

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/8

1:29 pm-9:24 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

8:45 am-11:39 pm

1 stop13h 54m

$191

KnoxvilleSt. Louis

TYS - STL

TYSSTL

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/1

5:45 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/12

4:30 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$199

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - MDW

TYSMDW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/12

5:45 am-9:07 am

1 stop4h 22m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/22

3:02 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$199

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/26

5:45 am-8:37 am

1 stop3h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

7:05 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$199

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/12

5:15 am-6:22 am

Nonstop2h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

8:32 am-11:13 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$214

KnoxvilleMoline

TYS - MLI

TYSMLI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/5

5:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 4/11

5:25 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$224

KnoxvillePeoria

TYS - PIA

TYSPIA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/26

5:15 am-10:48 am

1 stop6h 33m

Greater Peoria

Wed 4/30

3:37 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$229

KnoxvilleSt. Louis

TYS - STL

TYSSTL

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/24

4:19 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop26h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/27

6:47 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop25h 33m

$237

KnoxvilleMoline

TYS - MLI

TYSMLI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/5

6:05 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 4/11

11:21 am-7:06 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$274

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Travel insights for flights from Knoxville to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Knoxville to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Knoxville to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 TYS to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

When flying from Knoxville to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from Knoxville to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
748 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,314 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to Illinois. 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 from for flights from Knoxville to Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Illinois from Knoxville, you will be flying from McGhee Tyson, which is the city’s only airport. Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is located 11.3 mi from the center of Knoxville.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $85. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Knoxville to Illinois for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Knoxville to Illinois consider Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Chicago Midway or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Lambert-St Louis as they are the most popular.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Knoxville to Illinois consider choosing Avianca (89%), ANA (88%) or Air Canada (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Knoxville to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Knoxville to Illinois? While on average our users pay $1,287, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $99. The most popular route (Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $184.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Knoxville to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 Knoxville to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to Illinois. 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 March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$74Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$180Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$203Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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