Detroit to Knoxville/Maryville (DTW–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–TYS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and KLM lead the route. The flight covers 444 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS, WS | 27 | CR7, CR9 | 1h34-1h41 | SkyTeam | AF, VS, WS | |
| KL KLM | 7 | CR7 | 1h32 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→TYS | TOL→TYS | CLE→TYS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 49 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 0h 52m | 1h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · TYS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–TYS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to TYS
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and KLM. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to TYS ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 1 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 444 miles (714 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 169 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL) and Cleveland (CLE).