Cheap Flights from Knoxville to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Knoxville to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Knoxville to Detroit? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Knoxville to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Knoxville to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
TYS - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
TYS - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
TYS - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
TYS - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
TYS - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-04
TYS - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Knoxville to Detroit flight facts
Distance
444 mi
714 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Detroit is in the same time zone as Knoxville.
Airports in Knoxville
TYS · McGhee Tyson
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Asheville - Detroit · Asheville is 86 mi from Knoxville
Flights Chattanooga - Detroit · Chattanooga is 87 mi from Knoxville
Flights Greenville - Detroit · Greenville is 118 mi from Knoxville
Flights Nashville - Detroit · Nashville is 152 mi from Knoxville
Flights Atlanta - Detroit · Atlanta is 152 mi from Knoxville
Flights Knoxville - South Bend · South Bend is 156 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Knoxville to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
TYS - DTW
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 21,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
TYS - DTW
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 42,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
TYS - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 42,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
TYS - DTW
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 42,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
TYS - DTW
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 42,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
TYS - DTW
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 42,900 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Knoxville to Detroit depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Knoxville to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Knoxville to Detroit.
Knoxville and Detroit are about 444 miles (714 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 444-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is in the same time zone as Knoxville.
Departures from Knoxville: McGhee Tyson (TYS). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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