United States · 436 miles (701 km)

Knoxville (TYS) to Washington (DCA) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Knoxville (TYS) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 436 miles (701 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Philadelphia and Atlanta and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from TYS to DCA

Book TYS to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

TYS to DCA with one stop

16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
    Allegiant Air logo
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Birmingham (BHM)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Jacksonville (JAX)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Chicago (MDW)Allegiant Air, then Southwest Airlines
    Allegiant Air logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Memphis (MEM)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Boston (BOS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
    Allegiant Air logo
    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    Allegiant Air logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +1
See all 16 in Routes

TYS to DCA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from TYS to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Knoxville (TYS) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Knoxville from Washington by plane?

Knoxville (TYS) and Washington (DCA) are 436 miles (701 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book TYS to DCA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does TYS to DCA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for TYS to DCA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Knoxville and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA) and New York (EWR). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.