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

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CR9
7:30 PM
CDT T1
10:43 PM
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DL Delta
CR9
7:45 PM
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6:15 AM
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Minneapolis to Knoxville/Maryville
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 792 mi 1h 37m nonstop +1h ahead 99 1-stop hubs

MSP–TYS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 792 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MSP Routes TYS Routes MSP Live Flights TYS Live Flights MSP Delays TYS Delays
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 7 CR9 2h14 100% SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,118
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.
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 1h 37m to 2h 14m.
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 time1h 37m to 2h 14m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
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 approximately 1h 37m to 2h 14m. The route covers 792 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from MSP to TYS. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TOL, PWK, LUK, CGF, PDK, MKE, DAY, CMH, AHN, GSO, CAE, LIT, AVL, CHO, SSI, CLE, MEM, FAR, AGS, SAV, RIC, TEB, RDU, MSN, HHH, NEW, APA, YYZ, AFW, SAT, ILM, YWG, CHS, BJC, TTN, SGR, SFB, GPT, VRB, HPN, BED, APF, BCT, OPF, PIE, TPA, RSW, HOU, MLB, ORL, PBI, LBB, PGD, JFK, BZN, NAS, SLC, TUS, BZE, VNY, OAK, SNA, GEG, STS, SJC, LAX, SMF, SJO, SFO, SXM, JAX, STT, VPS, PDX, MCO, MIA, BWI, DTW, MDW, DFW, ORD, ATL, DCA, CLT, IAH, PHL, BNA, FLL, LGA, DEN, LAS, IAD, DAL, BOS, PHX, AUS, EWR, SRQ and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TYS ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 792 miles (1,274 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.