How to get from Detroit to Knoxville: connecting flights, about 6h 11m total

Flights from Detroit to Knoxville

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 6h 11m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $225
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 442 mi (712 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

6h 11m

with the connection

Detroit to Atlanta flight 2h 8m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Knoxville flight 1h 3m

two ticketsfrom $225

Via Charlotte

6h 16m

with the connection

Detroit to Charlotte flight 1h 59m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Knoxville flight 1h 17m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Detroit to cities closest to Knoxville

Detroit to Lexington Lexington: 147 mi (236 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 22m Detroit to Atlanta Atlanta: 155 mi (250 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 8m from $96 Detroit to Charlotte Charlotte: 180 mi (290 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 59m Detroit to Raleigh Raleigh: 296 mi (476 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 43m from $136 Detroit to Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach: 326 mi (524 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h from $207 Detroit to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: 376 mi (605 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 12m from $202

To Knoxville from cities closest to Detroit

Washington to Knoxville Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 49m from $83 New York to Knoxville New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 19m from $208 Charlotte to Knoxville Charlotte: 505 mi (813 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 17m from $92 Atlanta to Knoxville Atlanta: 597 mi (961 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 3m from $107 Dallas to Knoxville Dallas: 999 mi (1,608 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 6m from $143 Punta Gorda to Knoxville Punta Gorda: 1,066 mi (1,716 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 49m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Knoxville?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.

What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Knoxville?

Via Atlanta: 2h 8m to the connection, 1h 3m after it, about 6h 11m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Detroit to Knoxville with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $225. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Knoxville?

Atlanta (6h 11m total) and Charlotte (6h 16m total).

How far is Knoxville from Detroit?

442 mi (712 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.