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

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1,160 mi airlines charter/private 45/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 25 flights Verified 14m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G41408
G4 Allegiant
320
9:00 AM
MDT
1:49 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41413
G4 Allegiant
320
9:00 AM
MDT
1:49 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43047
G4 Allegiant
320
9:11 AM
MDT
2:01 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43041
G4 Allegiant
320
9:11 AM
MDT
2:01 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1241
UA United
320
11:00 AM
MDT
3:54 PM
EDT
2h 54m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN232
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
MDT
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 45m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2787
UA United
320
11:28 AM
MDT
5:00 PM
EDT
3h 32m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1711
WN Southwest
7S7
11:40 AM
MDT
4:30 PM
EDT
2h 50m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1768
WN Southwest
7S7
2:22 PM
MDT
6:53 PM
EDT
2h 31m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92374+1
F9 Frontier
321
2:34 PM
MDT
7:24 PM
EDT
2h 50m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42381cs
Y4 Volaris
A21N
2:34 PM
MDT
7:24 PM
EDT
2h 50m
66%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2473
UA United
320
5:25 PM
MDT
10:19 PM
EDT
2h 54m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41415
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:11 AM
MDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41426
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:21 AM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43031
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:15 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41397
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:10 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43020
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:10 AM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1256
UA United
320
8:48 AM
EDT
10:12 AM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1153
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2060
WN Southwest
7S7
3:35 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1645
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA250
UA United
320
4:50 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1177
WN Southwest
7S7
4:50 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA720
UA United
320
4:56 PM
EDT
6:20 PM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F94369
F9 Frontier
321
8:19 PM
EDT
9:42 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 15m F9UAWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 47m ACAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 1m AFCMDL DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DAL Dallas 5h 2m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 6m AAACAV AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MDW Chicago 5h 13m WN G4 Chicago (MDW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 5h 16m AAACAY AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 18m G4WN G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
HOU Houston 5h 18m WN G4 Houston (HOU) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 5h 19m ACAFB6 AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
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Denver to Knoxville/Maryville
5 carriers, 45 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 1,160 mi 2h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

DEN–TYS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,160 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 320 2h54-3h32 84% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7S7 2h31-2h50 84%
G4 Allegiant Air 4 320 2h49-2h50 84%
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 3 321 2h50 84% Y4
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 84%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4, UA
321 Airbus A321 – F9
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + G4 + SY + WN (21 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 50%)
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
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
45
Outbound / wk
45
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,531
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
69%
Return
TYS → DEN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → TYS delays →

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Denver

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric DEN→TYS BJC→TYS COS→TYS
Distance from DEN 24 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2 1
Weekly flights 45 1
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 18m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.

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 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights45 out / 45 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,160 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from DEN to TYS: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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.
Nearby alternatives include BJC and COS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to TYS is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC) and Colorado Springs (COS).