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$55+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Illinois

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TYS — ORD
Jan 10 — Jan 171
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Fri 1/17
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to Illinois (USIL). 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 January 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Illinois
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/1811:43 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/83:40 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Thu 1/309:35 amTYS - ORD
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/27:51 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/317:25 amTYS - MDW
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Fri 2/72:08 pmMDW - TYS
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/3$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/3111:52 amTYS - ORD
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sun 2/25:45 amORD - TYS
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 1/4$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/17:00 amTYS - PIA
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/75:17 pmPIA - TYS
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/112:08 pmTYS - STL
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Fri 2/76:43 amSTL - TYS
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/3$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/214:15 pmTYS - PIA
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/285:00 amPIA - TYS
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/3$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/14:08 pmTYS - STL
2 stops7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/77:20 amSTL - TYS
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/3$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/112:08 pmTYS - MLI
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Fri 2/75:05 pmMLI - TYS
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/4$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 2/12:48 pmTYS - MLI
2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/73:28 pmMLI - TYS
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Sat 1/252:03 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/266:06 pmORD - TYS
2 stops18h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/316:20 amTYS - STL
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/26:15 amSTL - TYS
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$289

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 January 5, 2025.

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KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/17

7:00 am-7:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

7:35 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$194

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - MDW

TYSMDW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/31

7:25 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/7

2:08 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$209

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/31

11:52 am-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

5:45 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 38m

$209

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 1/15

6:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/25

8:30 am-11:14 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$214

KnoxvillePeoria

TYS - PIA

TYSPIA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/1

7:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

Greater Peoria

Fri 2/7

5:17 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$229

KnoxvilleSt. Louis

TYS - STL

TYSSTL

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/1

12:08 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/7

6:43 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$229

KnoxvillePeoria

TYS - PIA

TYSPIA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 1/21

4:15 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Greater Peoria

Tue 1/28

5:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

$234

KnoxvilleSt. Louis

TYS - STL

TYSSTL

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/1

4:08 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops7h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/7

7:20 am-5:06 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$234

KnoxvilleMoline

TYS - MLI

TYSMLI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/1

12:08 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 2/7

5:05 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$249

KnoxvilleMoline

TYS - MLI

TYSMLI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/1

2:48 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 2/7

3:28 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 44m

$254

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Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to Illinois

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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 $318). 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 January 5, 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 January 5, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines 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
8,526 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,945 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,526 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,451 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,526 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 $55. 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 (95%), Republic Airways (92%) or ANA (91%) 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 $1,300, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $209. The most popular route (Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $189.

  • 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 $318). 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 January 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$74Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$187Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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