Knoxville/Maryville to Denver (TYS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TYS–DEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,160 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 28 | 320 | 3h01-3h21 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 3h15-3h20 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 2 | 320 | 3h05 | – | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Knoxville/Maryville
| Metric | TYS→DEN | AVL→DEN | CHA→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TYS | – | 86 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 44 | 9 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 2h 53m | 3h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TYS: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TYS to DEN
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Allegiant Air and Key Lime Air. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TYS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TYS to DEN is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,160 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 76 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 Asheville (AVL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).