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Flights from Knoxville to Minneapolis
There are no direct flights from Knoxville to Minneapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 30m door to door (90 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 30m
Knoxville to Minneapolis at a glance
Fastest journey3h 30mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville
Best ways to fly from Knoxville to Minneapolis
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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TYS Chicago (ORD) MSP
Leg 1: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Tue06:00 TYS06:30 ORD0h 45m connection07:15 ORD08:30 MSPUnited Airlines
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TYS Nashville (BNA) MSP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Fri07:15 TYS06:50 BNA1h 25m connection08:15 BNA10:02 MSPSouthwest Airlines
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TYS Atlanta (ATL) MSP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Thu12:30 TYS13:08 ATL0h 52m connection14:00 ATL15:20 MSPDelta Air Lines
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TYS Baltimore (BWI) MSP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Sun08:45 TYS10:03 BWI1h 27m connection11:30 BWI12:51 MSPSouthwest Airlines
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TYS Charlotte (CLT) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Mon09:15 TYS09:55 CLT2h 20m connection12:15 CLT13:35 MSPPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
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TYS Washington (IAD) MSP
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, CommutAir · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon06:00 TYS07:20 IAD4h 40m connection12:00 IAD13:37 MSPCommutAir + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,275 km792 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMinneapolis vs Knoxville
- Currency in Minneapolis
- USD
- Airports
- TYS → MSP
Flights from Knoxville to Minneapolis: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Knoxville to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Nashville and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Knoxville to Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,275 km.
Where do you change planes between Knoxville and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL) and Baltimore (BWI). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Knoxville and Minneapolis?
Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Knoxville.





