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

TYS Airport Page →
792 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 36m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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
MDW Chicago 3h 53m G4 DLEJAKE Chicago (MDW) to Minneapolis flights
BNA Nashville 4h LXJWN AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Minneapolis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 26m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 29m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Minneapolis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AAASAV AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Minneapolis flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 3m G4 DLSY Valparaiso (VPS) to Minneapolis flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 7m AABA AAAFBA Charlotte (CLT) to Minneapolis flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 8m WN AMDLKE Baltimore (BWI) to Minneapolis flights
MEM Memphis 5h 8m G4 AFDLKE Memphis (MEM) to Minneapolis flights
DCA Washington 5h 34m AAAS AAAMDL Washington (DCA) to Minneapolis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Knoxville/Maryville to Minneapolis
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 792 mi 2h 29m nonstop -1h behind

TYS–MSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 792 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TYS–MSP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE 14 CR7, CR9 2h29 72% SkyTeam AF, KE
AA American Airlines 0 72% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL, KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 MSP direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,064
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
TYS → MSP
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
83%
Return
MSP → TYS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric TYS→MSP AVL→MSP CHA→MSP
Distance from TYS 86 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 1
Weekly flights 28 3
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 31m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
TYS: EDT · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
792 mi / 1,274 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m gate to gate.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

TYS–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance792 mi / 1,274 km
Flight time2h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to MSP flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field take about 2h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 792 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TYS to MSP: Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
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 Chicago Midway, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSP 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.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Yes, return flights from MSP 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.
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 TYS to MSP

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TYS to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to MSP is about 2 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 792 miles (1,274 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville 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).