Cheap Flights from Houston to Knoxville

Cheap Flights from Houston to Knoxville

Cheap Flights from Houston to Knoxville
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Knoxville? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Houston to Knoxville vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–13,800 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Houston to Knoxville for specific travel dates.
2027-01-04
IAH - TYS
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
VA
2026-12-01
IAH - TYS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
QF
2026-12-02
IAH - TYS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
QF
2026-12-04
IAH - TYS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
QF
2026-12-05
IAH - TYS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
QF
2026-11-27
IAH - TYS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $11.2
QF
Houston to Knoxville flight facts
Distance
771 mi
1,241 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Knoxville is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Knoxville
TYS · McGhee Tyson
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Knoxville · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Asheville · Asheville is 86 mi from Knoxville
Flights Houston - Greenville · Greenville is 118 mi from Knoxville
Flights Austin - Knoxville · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Nashville · Nashville is 152 mi from Knoxville
Flights Houston - Atlanta · Atlanta is 152 mi from Knoxville
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Knoxville
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
IAH - TYS
First | 2 Stops
From 32,500 Pts + $11.2
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
IAH - TYS
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 39,000 Pts + $5.6
UA
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
IAH - TYS
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 44,900 Pts + $5.6
DL
Premium cabin
2026-12-06
IAH - TYS
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
QF
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
IAH - TYS
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
QF
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
IAH - TYS
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
QF
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Knoxville depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Houston to Knoxville.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Knoxville.
Houston and Knoxville are about 771 miles (1,241 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 771-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Knoxville is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Knoxville: McGhee Tyson (TYS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Knoxville, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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