Knoxville/Maryville to Denver (TYS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G43031
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:21 AM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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G41426
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
EDT
8:21 AM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA5673
UA United
E7W
8:30 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
MDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA1256
UA United
319
8:45 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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WN3550
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN985
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
EDT
4:05 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA1588
UA United
319
4:20 PM
EDT
5:47 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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F94369
F9 Frontier
32Q
4:28 PM
EDT
6:00 PM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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WN121
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA720
UA United
320
4:56 PM
EDT
6:20 PM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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G41431
G4 Allegiant
320
9:11 AM
MDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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G41439
G4 Allegiant
320
9:11 AM
MDT
1:59 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA2041
UA United
319
10:20 AM
MDT
3:17 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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WN3906
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
MDT
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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F92374+1
F9 Frontier
32Q
10:45 AM
MDT
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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Y42381cs
Y4 Volaris
321
10:45 AM
MDT
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WN901
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
MDT
3:45 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA2473
UA United
319
5:27 PM
MDT
10:23 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Knoxville/Maryville to Denver
4 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 1,160 mi 3h 20m nonstop -2h behind 86 1-stop hubs

TYS–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Allegiant Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,160 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TYS–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 25 319, 320, E7W 3h23-3h40 86% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 5 32Q 3h32 86%
G4 Allegiant Air 3 320 3h21 86%
WN Southwest Airlines 3 7S7 3h20-3h25 86%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – G4, UA
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (25 flights/wk, 69%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + G4 + WN (11 flights/wk, 31%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TYS to DEN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
86
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,479
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.

Other ways to reach Denver from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric TYS→DEN AVL→DEN CHA→DEN
Distance from TYS 86 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 36 21 1
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 30m 3h 24m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Knoxville/Maryville.
TYS: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,160 mi / 1,866 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 40m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

TYS–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,160 mi / 1,866 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights36 out / 30 return
1-stop connections86 hubs
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,160 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from TYS to DEN. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, PWK, MEM, COS, SDF, AFW, PDK, CHA, RIL, AVL, SGR, DAY, HSV, MKC, BHM, LIT, ATW, BTR, IND, CMH, MSY, SHV, MTJ, CHS, PTK, ECP, LNK, GRR, SLC, RIC, OKC, MMU, BZN, MSN, YYZ, BCT, RDU, SAT, TEB, HPN, TPA, PBI, RSW, BDL, PVD, SNA, NAS, BUR, OAK, SMF, LAX, SJO, APC, MRY, SFO, MDW, ANC, EWR, JAX, MSP, DCA, BNA, AUS, CLT, BWI, BOS, ATL, ORD, HOU, DFW, IAD, DTW, MIA, LGA, IAH, PHX, PHL, MCO, DAL, MKE, LAS, FLL, VPS, PNS, SRQ and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Yes, return flights from DEN to TYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AVL, CHA and GSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TYS to DEN

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TYS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to DEN ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).