Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at TYS?
McGhee Tyson Airport — Knoxville
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High Risk — 53% miss rate
Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at TYS means roughly a 53% chance of missing your flight.
53%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
81m
Avg Delay
Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at TYS
A 30-minute connection at TYS is very risky. There's roughly a 53% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 152 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: TYS has a 78% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: TYS requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at TYS, the average delay is 81 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at TYS
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 30-minute layover is 30 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 152+ minute layovers at TYS
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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