How to get from Minneapolis to Knoxville: connecting flights, about 6h 41m total

Flights from Minneapolis to Knoxville

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Best fares from Minneapolis to Knoxville

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Cheapest one-way $191 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $191 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $191 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $191

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 6h 41m
two tickets, via Washington: $178
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 792 mi (1,275 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

6h 41m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Atlanta flight 2h 38m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Knoxville flight 1h 3m

two ticketsfrom $410

Via Charlotte

6h 55m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Charlotte flight 2h 38m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Knoxville flight 1h 17m

two ticketsfrom $235

Via Washington

7h 25m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Washington flight 2h 36m

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

Washington to Knoxville flight 1h 49m

two ticketsfrom $178

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 Minneapolis to cities closest to Knoxville

Minneapolis to Atlanta Atlanta: 155 mi (250 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 38m from $139 Minneapolis to Charlotte Charlotte: 180 mi (290 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 38m from $141 Minneapolis to Louisville Louisville: 188 mi (302 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 5m from $322 Minneapolis to Raleigh Raleigh: 296 mi (476 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 36m Minneapolis to Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach: 326 mi (524 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 39m Minneapolis to Memphis Memphis: 349 mi (562 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 21m

To Knoxville from cities closest to Minneapolis

Dallas to Knoxville Dallas: 864 mi (1,391 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 6m from $143 Atlanta to Knoxville Atlanta: 908 mi (1,461 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 3m from $107 Washington to Knoxville Washington: 931 mi (1,499 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 49m from $83 Charlotte to Knoxville Charlotte: 939 mi (1,511 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 17m from $92 New York to Knoxville New York: 1,017 mi (1,636 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 19m from $208 Las Vegas to Knoxville Las Vegas: 1,294 mi (2,082 km) from Minneapolis, flight 3h 49m from $226

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Knoxville?

Via Atlanta: 2h 38m to the connection, 1h 3m after it, about 6h 41m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $178. 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 Minneapolis and Knoxville?

Atlanta (6h 41m total), Charlotte (6h 55m total) and Washington (7h 25m total).

How far is Knoxville from Minneapolis?

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.