Minneapolis to Knoxville/Maryville (MSP–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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792 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 47m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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DL5335
DL Delta
CR7
1:27 PM
CDT T1
4:43 PM
EDT
2h 16m
58%
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DL5527+3
DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
CDT T1
10:57 PM
EDT
2h 12m
58%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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DL5523+2
DL Delta
CR9
6:40 AM
EDT TM
8:10 AM
CDT
2h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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DL4803
DL Delta
CR7
6:36 PM
EDT TM
8:08 PM
CDT
2h 32m
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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 3h 47m AFDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MDW Chicago 3h 53m AFDLWN → G4 Chicago (MDW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 18m AAACAF → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 22m AFDLKE → AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 42m AAAFBA → AAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 50m DLKESY → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DCA Washington 5h 9m AADLKE → AAASJTL Washington (DCA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
IAD Dulles 5h 16m AFDLKE → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DAL Dallas 5h 18m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Knoxville/Maryville
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 792 mi 2h 14m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–TYS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 792 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSP Routes TYS Routes MSP Live Flights TYS Live Flights MSP Delays TYS Delays
All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–TYS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 13 CR7, CR9 2h12-2h16 66% SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to TYS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
BNA ~3h 47m MDW ~3h 53m ORD ~4h 18m DTW ~4h 22m ATL ~4h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,096
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → TYS
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
83%
Return
TYS → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → TYS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Knoxville/Maryville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
792 mi / 1,274 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance792 mi / 1,274 km
Flight time2h 14m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to McGhee Tyson Airport take about 2h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 792 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to TYS: Delta Air Lines.
This route has 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, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare.
Knoxville/Maryville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from TYS to MSP 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 MSP to TYS

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TYS is about 2 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 792 miles (1,274 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.