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$144+ Cheap flights from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (TYS - DTW)

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — DTW
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in December or April, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 (DTW). 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$144
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$355 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
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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 April 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 4/239:00 amTYS - DTW
1 stop26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/304:18 pmDTW - TYS
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 5/127:54 pmTYS - DTW
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/135:43 pmDTW - TYS
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/75:25 pmTYS - DTW
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Sun 8/106:00 amDTW - TYS
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Fri 7/255:15 pmTYS - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mDelta
Sun 7/277:55 pmDTW - TYS
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/11$399
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:57 pmTYS - DTW
2 stops10h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/194:14 pmDTW - TYS
1 stop18h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$432

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

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Knoxville

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Detroit

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Depart

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Price

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/23

9:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop26h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

4:18 pm-12:53 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$198

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 5/12

7:54 pm-12:11 am

1 stop4h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

5:43 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$257

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/7

5:25 pm-12:42 am

1 stop7h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/10

6:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$342

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 7/25

5:15 pm-7:02 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/27

7:55 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$399

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/13

1:57 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

4:14 pm-10:15 am

1 stop18h 01m

$432

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/1

6:22 pm-12:56 am

1 stop6h 34m

$144

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/10

11:00 am-7:35 am

2 stops20h 35m

$198

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/1

11:30 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$249

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/1

9:35 am-1:08 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$320

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Deals found on 4/10

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Knoxville with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Knoxville to Detroit. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 DTW?

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 April 11, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 April 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Knoxville to Detroit, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,910 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,636 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,910 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
3,277 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 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?

    If you wish to fly to Detroit from Knoxville, then you need to book flights from Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. There are 5 flights from McGhee Tyson (TYS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) per day to choose from. Flights to Detroit from McGhee Tyson are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 42m is how long a nonstop flight from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip from $257. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $342, and Delta, from $399. American Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $144. Users have also found prices from $249 and $320 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Air France (100%), Aeromexico (100%) or KLM (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $169. While the most popular route (Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $219 on average our data indicates $889 when flying from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$318Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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