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$130+ Cheap flights from Knoxville to Detroit (TYS - DTT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — DTT
feb. 19 — feb. 261
jue. 2/19
jue. 2/26
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 20, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/11:39 pm
TYS
-
DTW
2 stops45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 2/510:08 pm
DTW
-
TYS
1 stop13h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 1/284:47 pm
TYS
-
DTW
1 stop17h 18m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 2/25:00 am
DTW
-
TYS
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/711:59 am
TYS
-
DTW
2 stops10h 09m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 2/106:36 pm
DTW
-
TYS
1 stop15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/291:39 pm
TYS
-
DTW
2 stops34h 02m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 2/110:08 pm
DTW
-
TYS
1 stop13h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/2711:18 am
TYS
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 43m
Delta
dom. 3/297:34 pm
DTW
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 32m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/141:54 pm
TYS
-
DTW
1 stop18h 58m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 2/158:52 pm
DTW
-
TYS
1 stop26h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 1/284:47 pm
TYS
-
DTW
1 stop20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 2/110:08 pm
DTW
-
TYS
1 stop13h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/2012:21 pm
TYS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
lun. 2/235:45 am
DTW
-
TYS
1 stop5h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$319

Find flight deals from Knoxville to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to Detroit (DTT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$599

Good round-trip deal

$366 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Detroit that are best for you.

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KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

dom. 2/1

1:39 pm-10:54 am

2 stops45h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/5

10:08 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$261

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

sáb. 3/28

7:40 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 3/29

8:50 am-10:31 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$299

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

vie. 3/27

11:18 am-1:01 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 3/29

7:34 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$299

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

vie. 4/24

10:46 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/27

7:45 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$299

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 2/4

4:47 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop20h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 2/8

10:08 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop13h 57m

$307

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

vie. 4/24

7:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/27

6:13 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$319

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

vie. 3/27

4:20 pm-10:59 am

1 stop18h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 3/29

10:27 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 58m

$331

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

sáb. 2/14

1:54 pm-8:52 am

1 stop18h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 2/15

9:27 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$340

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 5/4

6:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 5/7

3:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$347

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

vie. 2/13

1:00 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 2/15

7:30 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$349

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Knoxville to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Knoxville-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Knoxville-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Knoxville-Detroit flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Knoxville to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to Detroit?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Detroit (average of $205). Flying from Knoxville to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $358). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TYS to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 20, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Knoxville to Detroit as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Detroit?

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated enero 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Knoxville to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,077 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,077 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,077 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Knoxville to Detroit?

    Detroit All airports is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Knoxville McGhee Tyson. Booking flights from McGhee Tyson (TYS) to All airports (DTT) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Detroit from 2 different airlines. 1h 40m is how long a flight from Knoxville to Detroit All airports will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to Detroit?

    For as low as $299, Delta can have you in Detroit from Knoxville in 1h 40m. The distance between Knoxville and Detroit is about 444 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Knoxville to Detroit round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit, with prices starting at $158. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $299 round trip. You may be able to fly from Knoxville to Detroit for 68% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Knoxville to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $138. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Knoxville to Detroit for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Knoxville to Detroit?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit from Knoxville, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (88%), Delta (82%), Endeavor Airlines( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Knoxville to Detroit?

    On average you can expect to pay $375 for a flight from Knoxville to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $133 while the most popular route, (Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $299.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Knoxville to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Knoxville to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Knoxville to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Knoxville to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to Detroit?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Detroit (average of $205). Flying from Knoxville to Detroit in November is currently the most expensive (average of $358). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Knoxville to Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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