Detroit to Knoxville/Maryville (DTW–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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444 mi airlines 39/wk
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DL5347
DL Delta
CR9
10:17 AM
EDT TM
12:08 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4941
DL Delta
CR9
3:03 PM
EDT TM
4:42 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AF2547
AF Air France
CR9
3:10 PM
EDT TM
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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DL5434
DL Delta
CR9
3:10 PM
EDT TM
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AF2698
AF Air France
CR7
7:10 PM
EDT TM
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL5138
DL Delta
CR7
7:34 PM
EDT TM
9:06 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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DL5196
DL Delta
CR7
7:40 AM
EDT TM
9:20 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL5347
DL Delta
CR9
1:00 PM
EDT
2:51 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AF2856
AF Air France
CR9
1:00 PM
EDT TM
2:51 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AF2758
AF Air France
CR9
5:24 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL4697
DL Delta
CR9
5:26 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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DL5434
DL Delta
CR9
6:58 PM
EDT
8:41 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Knoxville/Maryville
2 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 444 mi 1h 32m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

DTW–TYS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 444 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 26 CR7, CR9 1h32-1h51 62% SkyTeam
AF Air France 13 CR7, CR9 1h33-1h45 62% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (39 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to TYS direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,838
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
DTW → TYS
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
70%
Return
TYS → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → TYS delays →

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric DTW→TYS CLE→TYS
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 39 1
Flight time 1h 32m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Knoxville/Maryville is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
444 mi / 714 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 1h 51m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance444 mi / 714 km
Flight time1h 32m to 1h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights39 out / 38 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take approximately 1h 32m to 1h 51m. The route covers 444 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from DTW to TYS. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CLE, SAT, PBI, TUL, NAS, BWI, JAX, SMF, SFO, PDX, MIA, CLT, MSP, ATL, ORD, BNA, LGA, IAD, EWR, PHL, DCA, FLL, MCO, DFW, PHX, IAH, DEN, SRQ, BOS and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TYS to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 DTW to TYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 39 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 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 444 miles (714 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).