DTW - TYS

$87 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Knoxville

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Knoxville, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Knoxville, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$199
Overall average: $409
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Sat 1/17Wed 1/21
DTW - TYS • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $359-$499
Delta
Mon 1/26Mon 2/2
DTW - TYS • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Knoxville (DTW-TYS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Knoxville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Knoxville

Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
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2:55 pm - 5:53 pm
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4:47 pm - 1:11 pm
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20h 24m1 stop
$199Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
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17h 04m1 stop
$201Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
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17h 04m1 stop
$206Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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7:15 am - 12:19 am
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17h 04m1 stop
$215Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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2:36 pm - 11:09 am
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20h 33m2 stops
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7:15 am - 12:19 am
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17h 04m1 stop
$216Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
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$223Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
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7:14 pm - 11:09 am
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15h 55m2 stops
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7:15 am - 12:19 am
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17h 04m1 stop
$228Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
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12h 23m2 stops
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7:15 am - 12:19 am
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17h 04m1 stop
$233Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 21
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9h 09m1 stop
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4:47 pm - 1:11 pm
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20h 24m1 stop
$237Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
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9h 28m2 stops
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17h 04m1 stop
$240Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Knoxville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Knoxville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Detroit to Knoxville? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Knoxville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Knoxville on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Detroit, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville is October, where tickets cost $394 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $503 and $499 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $428, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$87
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Knoxville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Knoxville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Knoxville flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville was $87 for a one-way ticket and $199 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Knoxville?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Knoxville?

    On your way to Knoxville, you’ll fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You’ll be landing at Knoxville McGhee Tyson.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Knoxville?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Knoxville flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Knoxville?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Knoxville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Knoxville?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Knoxville, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Knoxville?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Knoxville on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Knoxville, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Knoxville are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $444 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $418 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Knoxville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Knoxville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Knoxville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Knoxville from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Knoxville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Knoxville with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and TYS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Knoxville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Knoxville from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $448 or less one-way and $339 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Knoxville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Knoxville McGhee Tyson.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Detroit to Knoxville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Knoxville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Knoxville? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8014 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

6.0 GoodDorothy, Dec 2025
DTW - DCA
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Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

Delta is a good airline. I've never had an issue with Delta. I'll continue to fly with them until they show me that I shouldn't.

The only thing nice I can say is the flight crew was really nice and apologetic about the situation. They shared as much information as they had and advised us on what we could do about missing connecting flights. The boarding process was so slow. The gate agent was working by herself and should have had someone working with her. It took almost an hour to board because she was trying to board a full flight of people and provide customer service to everyone who was flying standby and/or had questions. It was really chaotic. This didn't help the fact that we were delayed and folks were missing connections the longer it took.

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

Did not realize internet screen was hidden between seats and no info printed!!!!

2 of the seats in row 31 the entertainment system was not working, and one seat the tray table did not go all the way down. Flight arrived early and departed on time which was great.

Very good flight crew and very nice people staff were incredible especially the gate agent

Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Advertised fruit trays with cheese, but only snacks handed out!

Better service. No food options, but we did get drinks and a cookie.

Boarding was organized and timely. Food was mediocre, especially for first class travel.

We were 4+ hours delayed. AA is absolutely obnoxious. They just kept pushing back the time to the point where we did not get into Vegas until after midnight when we were supposed to arrive like 845pm.

My last flight on 25 Dec, it’s Christmas Day, everyone happy and very good mood. I really enjoy traveling with Americans Airlines from Miami to Minneapolis my home town after long flight from lhe to Doha then Miami. Thank you again to make my travels comfortable and relaxed. Best regards

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

WiFi didn’t work the entire flight. Very disappointing. Minimal food and options - sadly the state of current affairs. All other aspects of the flight were fine.

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

For whatever reason, the flight was not catered -we were told it would be a 45 minute delay waiting for catering - so no food. There were opened candy and peanuts in the seatback pocket. Flight landed early in DFW but due to the assigned gate not being available, we sat on the ground for 30 minutes waiting for the gate to open - making the flight actually arrive at the gate late.

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

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