DTW - TYS

$96 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Knoxville

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Knoxville departing on 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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
$228
Typical prices: $582-$399
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Tue 5/5Sun 5/10
DTW - TYS • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $504-$369
Delta
Thu 4/30Fri 5/8
DTW - TYS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 1h 36m
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Cheapest • Avg $355 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 15m (one-way)
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Knoxville

Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10
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1:31 pm - 10:36 am
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TYS
21h 05m
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11:27 am - 11:49 am
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24h 22m
1 stop
$228Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 1
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2:20 pm - 9:40 am
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TYS
19h 20m
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5:39 pm - 11:39 am
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18h 00m
2 stops
$246Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, Apr 30
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8:18 pm - 11:55 am
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TYS
15h 37m
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9:25 pm - 7:53 pm
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DTW
22h 28m
2 stops
$247Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, Apr 30
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8:18 pm - 11:55 am
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TYS
15h 37m
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11:27 am - 9:10 am
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DTW
21h 43m
2 stops
$248Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 19
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1:37 pm - 2:45 pm
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TYS
25h 08m
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9:32 pm - 7:48 pm
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22h 16m
2 stops
$253Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, Apr 29
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8:18 pm - 11:55 am
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TYS
15h 37m
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4:25 pm - 9:05 am
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DTW
16h 40m
2 stops
$259Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
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1:40 pm - 9:40 am
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TYS
20h 00m
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7:10 am - 7:52 am
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24h 42m
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$261Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7
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7:04 pm - 10:36 am
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TYS
15h 32m
2 stops
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9:40 pm - 9:03 am
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11h 23m
1 stop
$263Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
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8:43 pm - 5:30 pm
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TYS
20h 47m
2 stops
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9:40 pm - 9:03 am
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11h 23m
1 stop
$264Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 11
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8:43 pm - 5:30 pm
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TYS
20h 47m
2 stops
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1:15 pm - 12:00 pm
TYS
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22h 45m
1 stop
$265Multiple 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville departing in May.

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 Tuesday 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 April, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $713 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $419 on average.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$96
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 59% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Knoxville

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 $76 for a one-way ticket and $246 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?

    Delta, and JetBlue offer 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 $419 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 $398 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 $258 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

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

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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

Delta

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Tuesday

Delta

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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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 8368 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
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Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

10.0 ExcellentLorna, Mar 2026
LAX - PDX
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Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

During the flight, the only refreshments provided were crackers and soft drinks; no substantial food was offered despite the international route. Furthermore, our initial flight was delayed, causing us to miss the connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline did not hold the connection, and we were informed that the next available flight is not for another 24 hours. While I am aware of alternative options via JetBlue, they operate out of JFK, which is not a viable solution for us as a resident of New Jersey.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

The flight was delayed 90 minutes The Gate was wrong The Restroom on Aircraft was not clean There was a half used water bottle in my seat

Delta is always a wonderful experience. A clean plane and the crew is really friendly.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

I have never been assaulted they way I was today in Charlotte - shame on American

One of our group members was struggling to walk. In Charlotte we asked for a wheelchair and she was accompanied by Desmond. I was impressed by his patience and attention. In Boston she received the same service. I didn’t get the name of the helper but she went above and beyond in assisting us. A great AA service

Better snacks but flight and crew were amazing on this flight

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

It was the most un-special flight experience in my life.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

Flight was on-time, boarding was flawless and the crew was friendly.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

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