Travelling from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to New York: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 4 minutes.
New York and Knoxville (where McGhee Tyson Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the most traveled route, with 36 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from TYS to LGA is with American Airlines at 19:31. Choose the first departure operated by Delta at 06:24 if you want to get going early.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from TYS to New York. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal 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 holiday periods like spring break and summer.
You can book a nonstop flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York. Begin your trip at TYS and end it at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
There's a good selection of carriers offering direct flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York, including:
When flying within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to present another form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York, make sure your ID is up to date.
To get to TYS from central Knoxville, it takes around 19 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to TYS? If you're catching an early flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to New York
R 777 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York. A return flight starts from R 1,650. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from TYS to New York.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York is about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you have a late flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near EWR:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Central New York is approximately 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). After your flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 48 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to JFK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from TYS to New York:
Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to New York, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to New York in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from TYS to New York in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
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Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your New York must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Empire State Building.
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