Flying from Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) leaving from either of these.
McGhee Tyson Airport is located in Knoxville. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to TYS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can arrive at VNY from the centre of Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to TYS flight? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near TYS and be in snooze mode sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a McGhee Tyson Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and explore beyond Knoxville's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport flight.
TYS is located at 2055 Alcoa Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport is R 2,088. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,046. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to TYS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Visit Knoxville in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Knoxville is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to TYS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to McGhee Tyson Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Knoxville
After booking your flight from Los Angeles 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:
Every great holiday has to 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
Knoxville will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres east of Knoxville, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Nashville is another standout 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.
