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$54+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Knoxville (TYS)

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CHI — TYS
nov. 25 — dic. 21
lun. 11/25
lun. 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in August or September, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Friday

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One-way from

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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/223:14 pmMDW - TYS
Nonstop1h 27mAllegiant Air
lun. 11/251:50 pmTYS - MDW
Nonstop1h 34mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/19$153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/142:15 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/167:00 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$169
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
lun. 12/97:05 amORD - TYS
1 stop3h 38mDelta
lun. 12/1612:23 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/18$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/1410:38 amMDW - TYS
1 stop3h 20mDelta
lun. 12/166:38 pmTYS - MDW
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Deal found 11/20$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
sáb. 12/148:23 amORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/216:12 pmTYS - ORD
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/127:15 amMDW - TYS
1 stop7h 01mFrontier
dom. 12/154:19 pmTYS - MDW
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/126:42 pmORD - TYS
1 stop16h 18mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/161:42 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$278
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/223:14 pmMDW - TYS
Nonstop1h 27mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/257:08 pmTYS - MDW
1 stop19h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$278

Find flights from Chicago to Knoxville within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.

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ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 12/14

2:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 12/16

7:00 am-8:01 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$169

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/22

8:30 am-11:14 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 1/22

6:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$170

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/22

5:45 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 38m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 1/22

7:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$188

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

sáb. 12/14

10:38 am-2:58 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 12/16

6:38 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$188

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/5

7:25 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

dom. 12/8

4:19 pm-12:39 am

1 stop9h 20m

$238

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

lun. 11/25

3:14 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

dom. 12/1

11:12 am-11:46 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$252

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/22

5:10 am-4:14 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 1/22

8:49 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops18h 43m

$272

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

jue. 12/12

7:15 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

dom. 12/15

4:19 pm-12:13 am

1 stop8h 54m

$274

ChicagoKnoxville

MDW - TYS

MDWTYS

Chicago Midway

lun. 11/25

7:25 am-6:07 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

dom. 12/1

11:12 am-11:46 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$321

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 1/23

7:25 am-3:19 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$54

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Knoxville in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Knoxville

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

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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 32 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 $301). Flying from Chicago to Knoxville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Knoxville flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to TYS are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 noviembre 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta 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
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
9,171 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
850 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 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 13 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 5 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Knoxville is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $169 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $170 and $188 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 38% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $54. American Airlines flights start at $85 while deals on Allegiant Air start at $86 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 Air Wisconsin (97%), Republic Airways (96%) or American Airlines (89%) 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 $347, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $179. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson), you can expect to pay $184 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 $301). Flying from Chicago to Knoxville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Knoxville

Discover the top 5 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$59Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$158Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$160Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$180Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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