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

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DL5523
DL Delta
CR9
6:35 AM
EDT
8:12 AM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5527
DL Delta
CR9
7:50 PM
CDT T1
11:03 PM
EDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Knoxville/Maryville to Minneapolis
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 792 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind 50 1-stop hubs

TYS–MSP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 792 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 CR9 2h37 100% 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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TYS to MSP 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,989
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
MSP → TYS
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
100%
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 GSP→MSP BNA→MSP
Distance from TYS 118 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 7 1 62
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 35m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 100%
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 37m.
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 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 approximately 2h 37m. The route covers 792 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TYS to MSP. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, CGF, MDW, SDF, CMH, CHS, DSI, TEB, GPT, ORL, HOU, RIL, HPN, OKC, MTJ, BCT, PBI, AUS, BZN, SAT, VPS, SNA, SFO, SRQ, SXM, BWI, EWR, DCA, JAX, ATL, BOS, BNA, IAH, ORD, DFW, PHX, CLT, PHL, DTW, MIA, FLL, LGA, MCO, IAD, DEN, LAS, PIE, DAL, PGD and NAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 GSP, BNA and ATL. 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 MSP

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TYS to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to MSP ranges from 2 hours 37 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

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Nashville (BNA) and Atlanta (ATL).