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$117 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Knoxville

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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

Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 1
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10:25 pm - 10:13 pmDTW-TYS
23h 48m1 stop
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5:06 pm - 10:58 amTYS-DTW
17h 52m1 stop
$211Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 1
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6:05 am - 11:38 amDTW-TYS
29h 33m1 stop
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10:17 am - 10:12 pmTYS-DTW
11h 55m1 stop
$215Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 1
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7:15 pm - 3:33 pmDTW-TYS
20h 18m1 stop
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10:17 am - 10:12 pmTYS-DTW
11h 55m1 stop
$222Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 17
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6:00 am - 7:32 pmDTW-TYS
13h 32m1 stop
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8:17 pm - 12:59 amTYS-DTW
28h 42m1 stop
$269Frontier
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
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6:00 am - 10:52 amDTW-TYS
4h 52m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 11:52 pmTYS-DTW
8h 52m1 stop
$297American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 16
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6:20 pm - 8:00 pmDTW-TYS
1h 40mnonstop
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7:39 am - 9:29 amTYS-DTW
1h 50mnonstop
$299Delta
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Sat, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 16
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6:20 pm - 8:00 pmDTW-TYS
1h 40mnonstop
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5:25 am - 9:30 amTYS-DTW
4h 05m1 stop
$309Delta
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Sat, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 16
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6:00 am - 10:33 amDTW-TYS
4h 33m1 stop
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4:32 pm - 10:15 pmTYS-DTW
5h 43m1 stop
$319American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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6:00 am - 12:45 pmDTW-TYS
6h 45m1 stop
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6:30 am - 12:15 pmTYS-DTW
5h 45m1 stop
$337Southwest
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 20
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6:00 am - 7:32 pmDTW-TYS
13h 32m1 stop
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8:17 pm - 12:59 amTYS-DTW
28h 42m1 stop
$345Frontier
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Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$211
Overall average: $409
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Thu 10/23Sat 11/1
DTW - TYS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $369-394
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Sat 12/13Tue 12/16
DTW - TYS • Non-stop
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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 January, where tickets cost $374 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, 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 $409, 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 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$117
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% 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 $117 for a one-way ticket and $211 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 $455 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 $401 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 $218 or less one-way and $328 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

Monday

Delta

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Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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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 7964 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

4.0 OkayPeter, Sep 2025SLC - SAN
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Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

Lounge in Lagos is terrible, food on board from Lagos to Atlanta was horrible. Only bright spot the cabin crew were awesome.

The airport was reasonably clean. The boarding process reasonably efficient. The cabin crew was efficient, polite but not that friendly. The food quality was unremarkable and the choices were awful . There was either a so so chicken dish or a “ vegetarian “ option which was really cheap carbohydrates drowned in cheese. Signing onto i flight wifi was not straightforward. Overall it was a very average experience

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

The flight was fine. This survey is not. There is no option for N/A so items which don’t apply to my experience still must be rated. In those instances I give a “3” rating which ultimately skews the results.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Flight from Dallas to OKC was good, but my trip was interrupted due to a delayed flight from Austin to DFW, which happens all the time. I frequently miss my connection from DFW and American can never seem to make this work!

Because the plane was 90 degrees F, they would not let us board. I wish they had, because it meant we were delayed. It's Texas, of course it's hot. We would have survived.

Wish they had the seat-back video screens for watching movies or playing games.

Full flight so overhead bin space ran out & bags had to be checked. When you’re in the last boarding group, you might as well expect that. Don’t pay to check bags though because when they run out of space for carry-ons, they check your bag to your destination for free. When traveling with children, no need to pay extra for seats, they will assign seats & have to sit your children with you.

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