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The city center of Knoxville and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) sit approximately 13.5 miles apart. You can travel there via numerous transportation options such as shuttle services, intercity travel and taxis. Those who want to arrive there quickly should consider taking a taxi, as it will get you there in under 18min.

TYS has only one, two-level terminal building consisting of the lower level and upper level. The two floors are connected by stairs, making it easier to easily walk from one level to the other.

After the security checkpoints close, all persons are confined to the landslide area. In this space are padded, armrest-free benches on which you can rest comfortably. Please note that you’ll have to seek clearance again before connecting to your next flight.

Multiple car rental operators like Alamo, Budget, Avis, and Dollar operate their counters at TYS. Therefore, if you intend to explore the city in a car, you won’t a shortage of options. You can locate these car rental desks at the lower level adjacent to the baggage claim. Book your can in advance online to enjoy special rates.

Among airlines operating Denver to Knoxville flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Denver and Knoxville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Allegiant Air

Flights from Denver to Knoxville usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to Knoxville:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $303 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $316 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Denver to Knoxville most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Denver to Knoxville route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $243 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $382, a difference of $139. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Knoxville flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Knoxville:

• Earliest: departs at 8:26 am and lands at 11:14 am
• Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 8:38 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 54% above the route average of $325. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Denver to Knoxville takes 2h 48m, covering 1,159 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Denver to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 5h 39m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 40m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Knoxville is 2 hours ahead of Denver (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Denver to Knoxville range from $228 to $445, with an average of $325 over the past 12 months. Anything below $228 counts as a good deal.