Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
Piedmont Airlines, PSA Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from McGhee Tyson Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 176-mile flight takes about 1h 18m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 176 mi · 283 km
- Flight time
- 1h 18m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying TYS to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Airlines | 35 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 80,624 | 1h 19m |
| PSA Airlines | 9 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 35,514 | 1h 15m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 4 | Bombardier CRJ700 | 3,169 | 1h 23m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 16,380 | 1h 13m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,661 | 1h 12m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TYS to CLT flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 7:25pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5954American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 5:00am | 6:23am | 4 | 87% |
| AA 5847American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 5:15am | 6:42am | 27 | 93% |
| AA 5182American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:10am | 9:33am | 19 | 83% |
| AA 5087American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:12am | 9:35am | 12 | 55% |
| AA 6093American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 10:08am | 11:35am | 27 | 92% |
| AA 5950American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 11:03am | 12:24pm | 4 | 88% |
| AA 6094American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 12:09pm | 1:33pm | 18 | 89% |
| AA 6095American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 12:09pm | 1:33pm | 12 | 92% |
| AA 6096American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 1:56pm | 3:20pm | 19 | 83% |
| AA 5831American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 4:07pm | 5:33pm | 4 | 68% |
| AA 6097American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 4:22pm | 5:47pm | 27 | 89% |
| AA 6281American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:05pm | 7:33pm | 27 | 67% |
| AA 6098American Airlines · operated by Piedmont Airlines | 7:25pm | 8:52pm | 27 | 52% |
Is TYS to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 2,778 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (90%), those around 7pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,778 | 82% | 19 min | 1.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 273 | 90% | |
| 6am to 7am | 147 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 135 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 337 | 79% | |
| 9am to 10am | 71 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 189 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 220 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 149 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 132 | 88% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 198 | 86% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 151 | 89% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 216 | 77% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 214 | 81% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 127 | 67% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 144 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 75 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 221 | 11,821 | |
| September 2025 | 233 | 14,102 | |
| October 2025 | 253 | 14,948 | |
| November 2025 | 228 | 10,954 | |
| December 2025 | 236 | 11,533 | |
| January 2026 | 215 | 10,244 | |
| February 2026 | 190 | 9,266 | |
| March 2026 | 231 | 11,417 | |
| April 2026 | 237 | 10,636 | |
| May 2026 | 246 | 12,172 | |
| June 2026 | 221 | 10,739 | |
| July 2026 | 214 | 9,516 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.