Flights
Flights to Knoxville
Flying to Knoxville for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Knoxville, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 634 upcoming events in and around Knoxville (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Knoxville is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 11 miles away. For Covenant Health Park, the nearest is TYS at 12 miles.
Airports serving Knoxville
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Knoxville, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) 11 mi (17 km) | Large | Nearest to Covenant Health Park, Tennessee Theatre, Mountain of Entertainment Theater, Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center, Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Microtorium, The Jenny Boyd Theatre and Clarence Brown Theatre - Mainstage. |
Nearest airport to each Knoxville venue
The busiest venues in and around Knoxville, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant Health Park Hotels near Covenant Health Park | TYS, 12 mi | None |
| Tennessee Theatre Hotels near Tennessee Theatre | TYS, 11 mi | None |
| Mountain of Entertainment Theater Hotels near Mountain of Entertainment Theater | TYS, 23 mi | None |
| Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center Hotels near Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center | TYS, 10 mi | None |
| Lindsey Nelson Stadium Hotels near Lindsey Nelson Stadium | TYS, 10 mi | None |
| Microtorium Hotels near Microtorium | TYS, 23 mi | None |
| The Jenny Boyd Theatre Hotels near The Jenny Boyd Theatre | TYS, 11 mi | None |
| Clarence Brown Theatre - Mainstage Hotels near Clarence Brown Theatre - Mainstage | TYS, 11 mi | None |
Flying in for a Knoxville event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 168 events in and around Knoxville; 47% on Fri–Sun; 85 of the 166 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Radford Highlanders
Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $4.00View TicketsThe Faint
The 808 - Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $63.00View TicketsClyde's
The Jenny Boyd Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $49.00View TicketsTennessee Lady Vols vs. New Haven Chargers
Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $4.00View TicketsSpafford
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria - Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $52.00View TicketsClyde's
The Jenny Boyd Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $70.00View TicketsEddie 9V
Bijou Theatre - TN, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $27.00View TicketsTennessee Lady Vols vs. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $5.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 9: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Radford Highlanders
- Nov 10: Clyde's
- Nov 11: Clyde's
- Nov 12: Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Middle Tennessee State …
Flying in to Knoxville: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Covenant Health Park it is TYS, 12 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Covenant Health Park?
The closest airport to Covenant Health Park is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 12 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Knoxville?
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Knoxville, 11 miles away in a straight line.
How far is TYS from downtown Knoxville?
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 11 miles (17 km) from downtown Knoxville in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Tennessee Theatre?
The closest airport to Tennessee Theatre is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 11 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Knoxville?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
How many events are in Knoxville in the next 30 days?
168 in and around Knoxville in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 47% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 85 of the 166 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
