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 737 upcoming events in and around Knoxville (counted Sep 24, 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 Mountain of Entertainment Theater, the nearest is TYS at 23 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 Mountain of Entertainment Theater, Tennessee Theatre, Covenant Health Park, Microtorium, Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center, The Jenny Boyd Theatre, Knoxville Civic Coliseum and Country Tonite Theatre. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain of Entertainment Theater Hotels near Mountain of Entertainment Theater | TYS, 23 mi | — |
| Tennessee Theatre Hotels near Tennessee Theatre | TYS, 11 mi | — |
| Covenant Health Park Hotels near Covenant Health Park | TYS, 12 mi | — |
| Microtorium Hotels near Microtorium | TYS, 23 mi | — |
| Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center Hotels near Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center | TYS, 10 mi | — |
| The Jenny Boyd Theatre Hotels near The Jenny Boyd Theatre | TYS, 11 mi | — |
| Knoxville Civic Coliseum Hotels near Knoxville Civic Coliseum | TYS, 12 mi | — |
| Country Tonite Theatre Hotels near Country Tonite Theatre | TYS, 24 mi | — |
Flying in for a Knoxville event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 156 events in and around Knoxville; 40% on Fri–Sun; 82 of the 153 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.
Sam Barber
Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $35.00View TicketsThe Emo Night Tour
The Mill & Mine, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $55.00View TicketsAshley McBryde
Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $32.00View TicketsZoso - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Bijou Theatre - TN, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $31.00View TicketsTennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $433.00View TicketsWeird Al Yankovic
Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $55.00View TicketsBrit Floyd
Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, Tennessee
From about $67.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
PARKING: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
Neyland Stadium Parking Lots, Knoxville, Tennessee
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Sam Barber
- Sep 26: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
- Sep 27: Weird Al Yankovic
- Sep 28: Beach House
- Sep 29: The Beths
- Oct 2: Hayden Coffman
Flying in to Knoxville: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Mountain of Entertainment Theater it is TYS, 23 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.
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.
Which airport is best for Mountain of Entertainment Theater?
The closest airport to Mountain of Entertainment Theater is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 23 miles away in a straight line.
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?
156 in and around Knoxville in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 40% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 82 of the 153 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
