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

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G41439
G4 Allegiant
320
9:11 AM
MDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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G41431
G4 Allegiant
320
9:11 AM
MDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA2041
UA United
319
10:20 AM
MDT
3:17 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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WN3906
WN Southwest
737
10:31 AM
MDT
3:05 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92374+1
F9 Frontier
32Q
10:45 AM
MDT
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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Y42381cs
Y4 Volaris
321
10:45 AM
MDT
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WN901
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
MDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA2473
UA United
319
5:27 PM
MDT
10:23 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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G43031
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:21 AM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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G41426
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:21 AM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5673
UA United
E7W
8:30 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA1256
UA United
319
8:45 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
MDT
3h 23m
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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UA1588
UA United
319
4:20 PM
EDT
5:47 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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F94369
F9 Frontier
32Q
4:28 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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WN121
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA720
UA United
320
4:56 PM
EDT
6:20 PM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Knoxville/Maryville
4 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 1,160 mi 2h 34m nonstop +2h ahead 89 1-stop hubs

DEN–TYS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,160 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 89 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 14 319 2h56-2h57 100% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 5 32Q 2h48 100% Y4
G4 Allegiant Air 3 320 2h48 100%
WN Southwest Airlines 3 737, 7S7 2h34-2h40 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – G4
321 Airbus A321 – Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + G4 + WN (11 flights/wk, 44%)
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
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
89
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,438
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.

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 4 1 1
Weekly flights 30 1
Flight time 2h 34m 2h 27m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 100%
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 34m to 2h 57m.
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 34m to 2h 57m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights30 out / 36 return
1-stop connections89 hubs
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 approximately 2h 34m to 2h 57m. The route covers 1,160 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from DEN to TYS. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, BJC, PDK, GVL, COU, PWK, MEM, LIT, CAE, SAT, LEX, TUL, COS, SGR, AVL, CHA, CMH, BHM, LBB, MKE, MCN, HSV, FAR, CLE, DAY, SAV, SHV, RIC, RDU, PNS, AFW, SLC, APF, TEB, HPN, BZN, CHS, YYZ, ECP, MSN, YWG, BCT, TPA, ILM, RSW, SRQ, BED, PBI, TUS, VNY, BUR, SNA, OAK, JFK, NAS, SJC, BZE, STS, LAX, GEG, SMF, SFO, PDX, JAX, SJO, MSP, HOU, MCO, BWI, DTW, AUS, DFW, MIA, DAL, MDW, LAS, PHX, BOS, CLT, ORD, ATL, IAH, BNA, FLL, IAD, DCA, EWR, LGA and PHL. 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.
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 Frontier, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 30 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 34 minutes to 2 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC) and Colorado Springs (COS).