Cheap Flights from TYS to BTR: When to Fly from Knoxville to Baton Rouge

The cheapest times to fly from TYS to BTR are

• January 1st to February 11th
• July 9th to September 30th
• October 22nd to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from TYS to BTR is mid to late August. Prices can be as high as $571 for Sunday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $238 for Wednesday flights around mid to late August.

When to Fly to Baton Rouge

Flying from Knoxville, TN (TYS) to Baton Rouge, LA (BTR) will usually cost between $241 to $429 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late August with an average ticket price of $264. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $379. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $115 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $297 can be considered a good price for a round-trip TYS to BTR flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the TYS to BTR route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the TYS to BTR flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Knoxville. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.33, which is in the normal range for a flight.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $117 (31%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $263. Return trip prices are from the BTR to TYS flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from TYS to BTR can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 58 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from TYS to BTR while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from TYS to BTR? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 551 miles or 887 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from TYS to BTR?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop TYS to BTR flight is about 1 hour 58 minutes.

How many flights go between Knoxville, TN and Baton Rouge, LA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 61 available flights from TYS to BTR.

Airport Location Info

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