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$116+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Knoxville (DTT - TYS)

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DTT — TYS
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in April or October, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Knoxville (TYS). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$116
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$503

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/239:47 amDTW - TYS
1 stop10h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3012:45 pmTYS - DTW
1 stop8h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:00 amDTW - TYS
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Sun 6/85:25 pmTYS - DTW
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/136:00 amDTW - TYS
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/25:57 pmTYS - DTW
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 6/187:05 amDTW - TYS
1 stop13h 30mDelta
Tue 6/2411:26 amTYS - DTW
1 stop11h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/29$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/287:48 pmDTW - TYS
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/55:46 pmTYS - DTW
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$397

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Knoxville that are best for you.

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DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/23

9:47 am-8:40 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 5/30

12:45 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$210

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 6/8

5:25 pm-12:44 am

1 stop7h 19m

$220

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 28m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 7/2

5:57 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$344

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/18

7:05 am-8:35 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/24

11:26 am-11:10 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$373

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/28

7:48 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 7/5

5:46 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$397

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$116

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

$150

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$239

DetroitKnoxville

DTW - TYS

DTWTYS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/29

8:40 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$249

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Deals found on 4/29

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Knoxville in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Detroit-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Knoxville flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Detroit-Knoxville 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 Detroit to Knoxville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Knoxville from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Knoxville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Knoxville, you should look to book at least 21 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Knoxville (average of $296). Flying from Detroit to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 DTT to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Knoxville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Detroit to Knoxville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Knoxville flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Knoxville by month

Plan your trip to Knoxville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Knoxville ranges from 2.7 - 4.8 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Knoxville when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Knoxville by month

Plan your trip to Knoxville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Knoxville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Knoxville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Knoxville. 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 Knoxville. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Knoxville, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,287 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Knoxville. 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 Detroit to Knoxville?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Knoxville from Detroit All airports. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to McGhee Tyson (TYS) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily flights to Knoxville from 3 different airlines. 1h 31m is how long a flight from Detroit to Knoxville McGhee Tyson will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Frontier, at $220, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit to Knoxville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Frontier is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $116 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $150 and United Airlines from $239 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Knoxville from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (83%), Virgin Atlantic (76%), Air France( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Knoxville?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit to Knoxville is $399. On average you can expect to pay $419. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Knoxville McGhee Tyson), can usually be booked for $212.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Knoxville 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 Detroit to Knoxville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Knoxville (average of $296). Flying from Detroit to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Knoxville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Knoxville. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$143Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$309Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$322Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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