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

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Minneapolis to Knoxville/Maryville
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 792 mi 2h 13m nonstop +1h ahead 46 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 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 CR9 2h13 19% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
LUK ~3h 50m PDK ~3h 59m CMH ~4h 0m TTN ~4h 27m CHO ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,002
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
19%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
19%
Arriving
44%
Return
TYS → MSP
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
63%
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 13m.
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 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 2h 13m. The route covers 792 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MSP to TYS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, PDK, CMH, TTN, CHO, CLE, TEB, SAT, APA, ORL, BED, NAS, PBI, BZE, JAX, SMF, SJO, SFO, SXM, STT, PDX, PIE, PGD, ATL, MIA, PHL, CLT, ORD, BNA, DTW, BWI, IAH, DFW, DCA, LGA, PHX, FLL, MCO, DEN, BOS, IAD, VPS, EWR, SRQ, LAS and DAL. 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.
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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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to TYS ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 792 miles (1,274 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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