How to get from Knoxville to Minneapolis: connecting flights, about 7h 15m total

Flights from Knoxville to Minneapolis

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Best fares from Knoxville to Minneapolis

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Cheapest one-way $229 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $229 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $229 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $229

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Charlotte: 7h 15m
two tickets, via Washington: $540
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 792 mi (1,275 km)

fastest

Via Charlotte

7h 15m

with the connection

Knoxville to Charlotte flight 1h 26m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Minneapolis flight 2h 49m

Via Washington

7h 31m

with the connection

Knoxville to Washington flight 1h 43m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Minneapolis: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Minneapolis flight 2h 48m

two ticketsfrom $540

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 Knoxville to cities closest to Minneapolis

Knoxville to Detroit Detroit: 542 mi (872 km) from Minneapolis, flight 6h 17m Knoxville to Denver Denver: 698 mi (1,124 km) from Minneapolis, flight 3h 25m from $100 Knoxville to Dallas Dallas: 864 mi (1,391 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 36m Knoxville to Atlanta Atlanta: 908 mi (1,461 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 7m Knoxville to Washington Washington: 931 mi (1,499 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 43m from $239 Knoxville to Charlotte Charlotte: 939 mi (1,511 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 26m from $178

To Minneapolis from cities closest to Knoxville

Charlotte to Minneapolis Charlotte: 180 mi (290 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 49m Louisville to Minneapolis Louisville: 188 mi (302 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 18m Raleigh to Minneapolis Raleigh: 296 mi (476 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 54m Memphis to Minneapolis Memphis: 349 mi (562 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 19m from $355 Pittsburgh to Minneapolis Pittsburgh: 376 mi (605 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 26m Fort Walton Beach to Minneapolis Fort Walton Beach: 407 mi (655 km) from Knoxville, flight 3h 57m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Knoxville to Minneapolis?

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

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

Via Charlotte: 1h 26m to the connection, 2h 49m after it, about 7h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $540. 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 Knoxville and Minneapolis?

Charlotte (7h 15m total) and Washington (7h 31m total).

How far is Minneapolis from Knoxville?

792 mi (1,275 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.