Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Knoxville Airport (TYS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Flights from MSP to TYS start from 13:30 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 19:59 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MSP to TYS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Delta is your ticket to exploring Knoxville (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport offered by this airline.
Delta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 72.29% of its services arriving as scheduled, Delta is the most punctual carrier offering MSP to TYS flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSP and TYS include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Knoxville Airport (TYS)
Currently, $343 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $463. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from MSP to TYS by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSP to TYS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights leaving from Minneapolis St Paul Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Knoxville Airport (TYS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TYS instead:
Pick up a Knoxville Airport rental car and explore Knoxville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Knoxville Airport about three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Knoxville Airport (TYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport is March, while October is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Knoxville based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Knoxville is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Knoxville Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to TYS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Knoxville has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres north of Knoxville, a visit to Columbus will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-west of Knoxville. No trip is complete without seeing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.





