Travelling from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of New York's main airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) taking off from either of these bases.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 4 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Knoxville (where McGhee Tyson Airport is located) and New York share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the most popular route. There are 36 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Delta at 18:43. Choose the first EWR to TYS departure with Delta at 08:39 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from New York to TYS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a popular month like August, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Fly without interruptions from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Nonstop flights from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) operate from here.
When leaving from EWR, you can take a direct flight from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport with Allegiant Air.
EWR is approximately 24 kilometres from central New York. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Looking to fly out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? You can book a direct flight from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) out of this busy hub.
From JFK, direct flights from New York to TYS are offered by Allegiant Air.
You can get to JFK from central New York in approximately 48 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from New York to TYS? Check in to a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your vacation officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near TYS:
Getting from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to central Knoxville
From McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport is C$84. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$153. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from New York to TYS if you book 9 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are generally at their lowest.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when fares go down. Timing is key when finding flight tickets from New York to TYS.
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The best time to fly from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Knoxville in February when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from New York to TYS, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Knoxville, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 11ºC.
More about Knoxville
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Knoxville right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from New York to McGhee Tyson Airport:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Market Square, Sunsphere and World's Fair Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Knoxville.
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