How to get from Austin to Knoxville: connecting flights, about 6h 11m total

Flights from Austin to Knoxville

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Best fares from Austin to Knoxville

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Cheapest one-way $232 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $232 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $232 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $232

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 11m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $234
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 890 mi (1,433 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 11m

with the connection

Austin to Dallas flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Knoxville: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Knoxville flight 2h 6m

two ticketsfrom $292

Via Atlanta

6h 14m

with the connection

Austin to Atlanta flight 2h 11m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Knoxville flight 1h 3m

two ticketsfrom $234

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Austin to cities closest to Knoxville

Austin to Atlanta Atlanta: 155 mi (250 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 11m from $127 Austin to Dayton Dayton: 263 mi (423 km) from Knoxville, flight 8h 24m from $242 Austin to Washington Washington: 429 mi (690 km) from Knoxville, flight 3h 9m from $240 Austin to Chicago Chicago: 455 mi (732 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 51m from $104 Austin to Orlando Orlando: 534 mi (859 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 35m from $121 Austin to New Orleans New Orleans: 547 mi (880 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 25m

To Knoxville from cities closest to Austin

Dallas to Knoxville Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 2h 6m from $143 Atlanta to Knoxville Atlanta: 818 mi (1,316 km) from Austin, flight 1h 3m from $107 Punta Gorda to Knoxville Punta Gorda: 982 mi (1,581 km) from Austin, flight 1h 49m Charlotte to Knoxville Charlotte: 1,038 mi (1,671 km) from Austin, flight 1h 17m from $92 Las Vegas to Knoxville Las Vegas: 1,083 mi (1,743 km) from Austin, flight 3h 49m from $226 Fort Lauderdale to Knoxville Fort Lauderdale: 1,108 mi (1,783 km) from Austin, flight 2h 5m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Knoxville?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Austin to Knoxville?

Via Dallas: 1h 5m to the connection, 2h 6m after it, about 6h 11m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Austin to Knoxville with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $234. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Austin and Knoxville?

Dallas (6h 11m total) and Atlanta (6h 14m total).

How far is Knoxville from Austin?

890 mi (1,433 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.