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

MSP Airport Page →
792 mi airlines charter/private 20/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 35m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5335
DL Delta
CR7
1:27 PM
CDT T1
4:42 PM
EDT
2h 15m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3526+1
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
7:45 PM
CDT T1
11:00 PM
EDT
2h 15m
79%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6017+1
KE Korean
CR9
7:45 PM
CDT T1
11:00 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF8969cs
AF Air France
CR9
6:20 AM
EDT TM
7:45 AM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5523+3
DL Delta
CR9
6:30 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6018cs
KE Korean
CR9
6:35 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4803
DL Delta
CR7
7:16 PM
EDT TM
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 41m AFDLKE JCMWN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MDW Chicago 3h 41m AFDLVS G4 Chicago (MDW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 17m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 17m AAACAF AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 38m AAAFBA AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 43m AFAMDL AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MEM Memphis 4h 45m AFDLKE G4 Memphis (MEM) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
EWR Newark 5h 30m DLKESK G4UA Newark (EWR) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 31m AADLEI AABAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 35m DLKESY WN Baltimore (BWI) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Knoxville/Maryville
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 792 mi 2h 15m 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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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: KE, VS 6 CR7 2h15 70% SkyTeam KE, VS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – KE, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (6 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, MSP to TYS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,076
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
MSP → TYS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
74%
Return
TYS → MSP
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → TYS delays →

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric MSP→TYS STC→TYS
Distance from MSP 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 20 1
Flight time 2h 15m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.

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 15m 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.

MSP–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance792 mi / 1,274 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m

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 15m 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TYS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Nearby alternatives include STC. 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 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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TYS is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 792 miles (1,274 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC).