Travelling from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): What you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Check out your options for leaving from here when searching for your flights from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport flight.
McGhee Tyson Airport is located in Knoxville. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Atlanta.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the most popular route. There are 58 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 10:58pm. Go for the first ATL to TYS departure with Delta Air Lines at 8:15am if getting there sooner works for you.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Atlanta to TYS.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You can take a direct flight from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Delta Air Lines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport taking off from ATL.
Delta Air Lines ranks first in bookings for flights from ATL to TYS.
With an impressive 80.51% of services arriving as planned, Delta Air Lines is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
Located around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% arrive on time at their destination.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near TYS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a McGhee Tyson Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and see more of Knoxville and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport flight.
TYS is located at 2055 Alcoa Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Currently, R 1,191 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,702. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Atlanta to TYS by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Knoxville based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Atlanta to TYS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Knoxville, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Knoxville
Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to McGhee Tyson Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Knoxville:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Ijams Nature Centre, McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture and World's Fair Park are essential stops on your Knoxville itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Knoxville. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Nashville is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Knoxville. No journey is complete without dropping by Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum.
