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Detroit Institute of Arts
One of the leading art museums in the United States, known for its vast collection and Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry Murals. A top cultural stop in Midtown.
Flights from Knoxville, TN to Detroit, MI depart on average 27 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $489 (€394) but you can travel from only $85 (€69) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 19:49. The fastest flight covers the 442 miles (712 km) distance in 6h 11m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 442 miles (712 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $489 (€394) |
Flights per day 27 |
Fastest flight 6h 11m |
First flight 5:30 AM |
Last flight 7:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Cheapest price
$552
Average price
$648
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 24 m
Flights per day
51
Distance
712 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Knoxville, TN to Detroit, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Knoxville, TN to Detroit, MI will cost around $648 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $552.
It's difficult to get from Knoxville, TN to Detroit, MI without transferring at least once.
UA4042 · UA685
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AA3980
UA2805 · UA5756
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AA370
AA419+
AA5831
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AA3980
UA4325 · UA3502
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AA419
UA6297 · UA3995Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Knoxville, TN to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, and a flight costs an average of $489.
Distance: 442 miles (712 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$542 Average price | $98 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Knoxville, TN to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $443 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Knoxville, TN to Detroit, MI costing on average $542 (€436).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
The table below shows live departures for Knoxville, TN to Detroit, MI flights for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA6439+ AA419 | 6:07 PM Knoxville | 4h27 | 10:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6439+ AA370 | 6:07 PM Knoxville | 6h26 | 12:33 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6197+ AA4012 | 6:20 PM Knoxville | 5h17 | 11:37 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5952+ AA1268 | 6:30 PM Knoxville | 5h19 | 11:49 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6297 · UA3995 | 7:19 PM Knoxville | 4h32 | 11:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4311 · UA3502 | 5:45 AM Knoxville | 8h49 | 2:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2805 · UA1856 · UA3558 | 6:00 AM Knoxville | 12h19 | 6:19 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2805 · UA5756 | 6:00 AM Knoxville | 7h27 | 1:27 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2805 · UA2301 · UA3437 | 6:00 AM Knoxville | 10h07 | 4:07 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2805 · UA2277 · UA3502 | 6:00 AM Knoxville | 8h34 | 2:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5620 · AA5530 | 6:12 AM Knoxville | 6h15 | 12:27 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1781+ AA5954 | 6:55 AM Knoxville | 6h08 | 1:03 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5425+ AA1793 | 7:01 AM Knoxville | 8h13 | 3:14 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6216+ AA3498 | 7:10 AM Knoxville | 6h05 | 1:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6216+ AA3980 | 7:10 AM Knoxville | 10h24 | 5:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6298 · UA6131 | 7:15 AM Knoxville | 10h41 | 5:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6298 · UA4064 | 7:15 AM Knoxville | 6h27 | 1:42 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1256 · UA1220 | 8:48 AM Knoxville | 13h55 | 10:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4325 · UA1498 · UA3558 | 10:10 AM Knoxville | 8h09 | 6:19 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4325 · UA2331 · UA5674 | 10:10 AM Knoxville | 8h28 | 6:38 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4325 · UA3502 | 10:10 AM Knoxville | 4h24 | 2:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4325 · UA2331 · UA5232 | 10:10 AM Knoxville | 10h12 | 8:22 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2530+ AA5950+ AA3980 | 11:01 AM Knoxville | 6h33 | 5:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5950+ AA1770 | 11:01 AM Knoxville | 4h27 | 3:28 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5647 · AA5172 | 11:18 AM Knoxville | 5h23 | 4:41 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6445 · AA4931 | 11:39 AM Knoxville | 9h53 | 9:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3500+ AA6445 | 11:39 AM Knoxville | 8h46 | 8:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3980+ AA6445 | 11:39 AM Knoxville | 5h55 | 5:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1786+ AA5593 | 11:43 AM Knoxville | 6h47 | 6:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6299 · UA685 | 12:10 PM Knoxville | 10h14 | 10:24 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1794+ AA5953 | 1:00 PM Knoxville | 6h18 | 7:18 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3980+ AA6325 | 1:24 PM Knoxville | 4h10 | 5:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6325+ AA4012 | 1:24 PM Knoxville | 10h13 | 11:37 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6325 · AA4931 | 1:24 PM Knoxville | 8h08 | 9:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6325+ AA3500 | 1:24 PM Knoxville | 7h01 | 8:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4848 · UA1831 · UA3412 | 1:35 PM Knoxville | 9h55 | 11:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4848 · UA2497 · UA2135 | 1:35 PM Knoxville | 10h22 | 11:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4848 · UA6246 | 1:35 PM Knoxville | 5h27 | 7:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4848 · UA2497 · UA2426 | 1:35 PM Knoxville | 8h44 | 10:19 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2873 · AA3108 | 1:53 PM Knoxville | 8h46 | 10:39 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5654 · UA2202 · UA3995 | 1:54 PM Knoxville | 9h57 | 11:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5654 · UA485 · UA3412 | 1:54 PM Knoxville | 9h36 | 11:30 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5654 · UA5674 | 1:54 PM Knoxville | 4h44 | 6:38 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5654 · UA2437 · UA3995 | 1:54 PM Knoxville | 9h57 | 11:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4042 · UA685 | 3:25 PM Knoxville | 6h59 | 10:24 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA419+ AA5831 | 3:40 PM Knoxville | 6h54 | 10:34 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA720 · UA1915 | 4:56 PM Knoxville | 21h31 | 2:27 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5469 · UA2135 | 5:41 PM Knoxville | 6h16 | 11:57 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5469 · UA2426 | 5:41 PM Knoxville | 4h38 | 10:19 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of the leading art museums in the United States, known for its vast collection and Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry Murals. A top cultural stop in Midtown.
Major museum in the Detroit area showcasing American innovation, design, transportation, and historic artifacts including presidential limousines and aviation exhibits.
Iconic museum preserving the original Hitsville U.S.A. studio where Motown legends recorded. Essential for music fans and one of Detroit’s most famous heritage attractions.
Award-winning riverfront promenade with skyline views, parks, public art, and easy walking access to several major downtown attractions.
Large island park in the Detroit River with gardens, trails, water views, and multiple cultural sites. One of the city’s most beloved outdoor spaces.
Historic market district known for murals, local vendors, and lively weekend atmosphere. Popular with both locals and visitors for walking and photography.
A rectangular, thick yet airy pizza baked in a steel pan with crispy cheese edges and sauce layered on top. It is one of Detroit's best-known signature foods.
A Detroit classic hot dog topped with beanless chili, mustard, and chopped onions, strongly associated with the city's Greek-American diners.
A traditional Detroit soda fountain drink made with Vernors ginger ale and vanilla ice cream. It is a nostalgic local favorite.
A well-regarded contemporary Detroit restaurant serving seasonal small plates and wood-fired dishes in a polished but relaxed space.
The original landmark for Detroit-style pizza, known for square pies, caramelized cheese edges, and a casual family-friendly setting.
Stylish restaurant inside the Detroit Foundation Hotel, known for refined New American cooking and an elegant historic setting.
Moderate by major U.S. city standards. Dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels vary by season and location.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 1-2 per bag for hotel staff.
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