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$90+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TYS
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in August or September, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$184
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$105 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/258:35 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/308:07 pmTYS - ORD
Nonstop2h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/172:00 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/242:04 pmTYS - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:05 amORD - TYS
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Sun 4/206:30 amTYS - ORD
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/23$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/196:04 amMDW - TYS
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Sun 4/205:30 amTYS - MDW
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 3/24$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:45 amORD - TYS
1 stop7h 56mFrontier
Sun 4/134:43 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/23$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:40 amMDW - TYS
1 stop8h 01mFrontier
Sun 4/64:43 pmTYS - MDW
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/23$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:47 amORD - TYS
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/198:00 amTYS - ORD
1 stop16h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/810:31 amMDW - TYS
2 stops30h 43mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/151:31 pmTYS - MDW
Nonstop1h 33mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/24$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 6/153:55 pmMDW - TYS
2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/201:29 pmTYS - MDW
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$285

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Knoxville that are best for you.

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ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

8:35 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/29

12:32 pm-1:39 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$184

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

2:00 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/24

2:04 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$188

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

7:05 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 4/20

6:30 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 59m

$198

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/19

6:04 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 4/20

5:30 am-9:07 am

1 stop4h 37m

$199

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

6:45 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 4/13

4:43 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 27m

$218

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/3

6:40 am-3:41 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 4/6

4:43 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 38m

$218

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

7:47 am-10:57 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 5/19

8:00 am-11:29 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$225

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/15

11:45 am-8:09 am

1 stop19h 24m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 6/20

1:29 pm-2:03 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$251

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/15

3:55 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops29h 02m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 6/20

1:29 pm-2:03 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$285

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

8:27 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$90

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Knoxville in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Knoxville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Knoxville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Knoxville from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Knoxville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Knoxville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville (average of $295). Flying from Chicago to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 CHI to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 March 25, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Chicago to Knoxville by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Knoxville flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Knoxville

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Knoxville. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to TYS are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Knoxville by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Knoxville ranges from 2.7 - 4.8 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Knoxville when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Knoxville by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Knoxville, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 March 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from Chicago to Knoxville have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
730 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
3,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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 Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Knoxville from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to McGhee Tyson (TYS) should be relatively easy as there are 22 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 4 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Knoxville is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $184 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $188 and $198 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. Delta flights start at $100 while deals on Frontier start at $109 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Knoxville consider choosing Royal Jordanian (100%), Avianca (87%) or Air Canada (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Knoxville?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Knoxville is generally $360, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Knoxville (average of $295). Flying from Chicago to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 Chicago to Knoxville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$59Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$160Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$180Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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