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$125+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — DTW
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$125
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$569

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$388 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 January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/111:35 pmTYS - DTW
1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/184:06 pmDTW - TYS
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$241
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/157:25 amTYS - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Tue 2/1810:30 amDTW - TYS
Nonstop1h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/21$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/810:24 amTYS - DTW
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/95:19 pmDTW - TYS
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/155:35 pmTYS - DTW
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/186:05 pmDTW - TYS
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$379

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KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/11

1:35 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/18

4:06 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$241

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/15

7:25 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/18

10:30 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$299

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/8

10:24 am-3:01 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/9

5:19 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$342

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/15

5:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/18

6:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$379

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/18

9:59 pm-11:26 am

2 stops13h 27m

$125

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 2/2

4:19 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$145

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/19

6:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 25m

$174

KnoxvilleDetroit

TYS - DTW

TYSDTW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/22

7:00 am-11:37 pm

1 stop16h 37m

$218

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Deals found on 1/20

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 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 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

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Travel insights for flights from Knoxville to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Knoxville to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 21, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Knoxville to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Knoxville to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from TYS to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 January 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,443 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 7 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 40m 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 $299. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $342, and United Airlines, from $379. Delta is 35% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $145. Users have also found prices from $174 and $218 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider Air France (95%), Korean Air (95%) 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 $184. While the most popular route (Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) can be booked for $310 on average our data indicates $626 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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American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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