Denver to Knoxville/Maryville (DEN–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA2041
UA United
738
10:10 AM
MDT
3:06 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA1522
UA United
319
10:15 AM
MDT
3:02 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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F92374
F9 Frontier
A20N
10:40 AM
MDT
3:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3906
WN Southwest
7S7
2:45 PM
MDT
7:35 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4774
UA United
E7W
5:49 PM
MDT
10:13 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5673
UA United
E75L
9:44 AM
EDT
11:02 AM
MDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
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WN3550
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN985
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA2104
UA United
319
4:18 PM
EDT
5:59 PM
MDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1226
UA United
738
4:30 PM
EDT
5:56 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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UA1001
UA United
738
4:30 PM
EDT
5:56 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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UA1729
UA United
738
4:30 PM
EDT
5:56 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94369
F9 Frontier
20N
4:51 PM
EDT
6:19 PM
MDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Knoxville/Maryville
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,160 mi 2h 24m nonstop +2h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

DEN–TYS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,160 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 319, 738, E7W 2h24-2h56 74% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 5 A20N 2h45 74%
WN Southwest Airlines 2 7S7 2h50 74%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A20NF9
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to TYS direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,189
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → TYS
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
44%
Return
TYS → DEN
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → TYS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Knoxville/Maryville is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,160 mi / 1,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m to 2h 56m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,866 km
Flight time2h 24m to 2h 56m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 29 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take approximately 2h 24m to 2h 56m. The route covers 1,160 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DEN to TYS. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COU, PDK, SAT, CMH, MCN, SHV, TUL, CLE, PNS, TEB, ECP, BED, PBI, BUR, NAS, BZE, SMF, SFO, PDX, SJO, MIA, MSP, BWI, ATL, CLT, DFW, BNA, EWR, DAL, ORD, IAH, FLL, LAS, BOS, SRQ, MCO, PHX, DCA, DTW, IAD, PHL, LGA and JAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Knoxville/Maryville is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from TYS to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to TYS

Denver International Airport (DEN) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to TYS ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via COU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.