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$60 Find cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville

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Cheap flight deals 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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9:53 pm - 6:47 pmDTW-TYS
20h 54m1 stop
10:47 am - 9:18 pmTYS-DTW
10h 31m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 6
11:00 am - 9:51 amDTW-TYS
22h 51m1 stop
8:13 am - 6:08 pmTYS-DTW
9h 55m1 stop
$165Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Thu, May 9
11:00 am - 9:51 amDTW-TYS
22h 51m1 stop
10:56 am - 9:55 amTYS-DTW
22h 59m1 stop
$166Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Fri, May 10
9:14 pm - 7:39 pmDTW-TYS
22h 25m1 stop
10:41 pm - 5:29 pmTYS-DTW
18h 48m1 stop
$167Frontier
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, Jun 17
8:39 pm - 10:11 pmDTW-TYS
1h 32mnonstop
7:46 am - 9:30 amTYS-DTW
1h 44mnonstop
$339Delta
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Tue, May 28 - Thu, Jun 6
6:05 am - 4:05 pmDTW-TYS
10h 00m1 stop
5:10 am - 9:16 amTYS-DTW
4h 06m1 stop
$344American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
8:39 pm - 10:11 pmDTW-TYS
1h 32mnonstop
11:50 am - 5:07 pmTYS-DTW
5h 17m1 stop
$348Delta
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Tue, May 28 - Wed, Jun 5
1:13 pm - 11:00 pmDTW-TYS
9h 47m1 stop
6:02 pm - 12:46 amTYS-DTW
6h 44m1 stop
$351American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 8
9:28 am - 11:44 pmDTW-TYS
14h 16m2 stops
7:00 am - 11:34 pmTYS-DTW
16h 34m1 stop
$376United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
9:28 am - 11:44 pmDTW-TYS
14h 16m2 stops
5:50 am - 6:20 pmTYS-DTW
12h 30m2 stops
$475United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4

Flights from Detroit to Knoxville - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Detroit to Knoxville, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Knoxville back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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 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 January, where tickets cost $345 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $507 and $498 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Knoxville?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $60. KAYAK users also found Detroit to Knoxville round-trip flights on Frontier from $146 and on Delta from $339.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Knoxville?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville.
There is just one airline that flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $271.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Knoxville per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Knoxville, with an average flight time of 1h 36m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 11 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Knoxville?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to Knoxville take?

A direct flight to Knoxville will take on average 1h 31m to travel the 444 miles flying distance from Detroit.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Knoxville?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 8:55 am and will be landing in Knoxville at 10:33 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Knoxville?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Knoxville jets off at 8:39 pm and lands at 10:11 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$60
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $60 for a one-way ticket and $146 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?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Knoxville.

  • 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 $418 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $379 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DTW to Knoxville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way and $358 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to Knoxville?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to McGhee Tyson, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Aeromexico, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Aeromexico, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Aeromexico, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +2 more

Delta, KLM, +3 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Aeromexico, Delta, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, Korean Air, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, Korean Air, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Saturday

Delta, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic, +4 more

Delta, Korean Air, +5 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10966 reviews
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.6crew
7.4food
8.0entertainment
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Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024DTW - ORF
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Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Crew was great. Friendly, calm, interesting, happy to be there. That makes a huge difference. Plane was very quiet. Also quite empty so I had three seats to sleep across

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

Food could have been better. A little more leg room would have been appreciated.

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Knoxville found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/23Thu
1 stopFrontier
22h 25mDTW-TYS
$60
5/9Thu
1 stopFrontier
21h 01mDTW-TYS
$99
6/25Tue
1 stopFrontier
9h 28mDTW-TYS
$104
7/3Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 36mDTW-TYS
$148
6/15Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 17mDTW-TYS
$200
6/15Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 31mDTW-TYS
$219
5/20Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 38mDTW-TYS
$229
5/11Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 44mDTW-TYS
$284
5/23Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 44mDTW-TYS
$398
5/13Mon
3 stops
29h 06mDTW-TYS
$548

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Last minute flights from Detroit to Knoxville

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Knoxville that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/30Tue
multi-stopFrontier
22h 51mDTW-TYS
5/7Tue
multi-stopFrontier
9h 59mTYS-DTW
$247
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 25mDTW-TYS
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 38mTYS-DTW
$485
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 29mDTW-TYS
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 16mTYS-DTW
$490
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 27mDTW-TYS
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 16mTYS-DTW
$496
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 46mDTW-TYS
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 38mTYS-DTW
$517
5/1Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 33mDTW-TYS
5/5Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 44mTYS-DTW
$579
5/1Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 33mDTW-TYS
5/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
4h 32mTYS-DTW
$588
4/27Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 35mDTW-TYS
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
5h 08mTYS-DTW
$628
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 58mDTW-TYS
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 26mTYS-DTW
$662
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 41mDTW-TYS
5/1Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 18mTYS-DTW
$1,022

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Detroit - Knoxville Flights

Departure:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Destination:

Knoxville (TYS)United States

Return flight deals:

Knoxville - Detroit

Cabin classes:

$788
$618
$338