Direct (nonstop) flights from Knoxville to Denver

4 airlines fly nonstop from Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) to Denver International (DEN). It's 1,162 miles (1,870 km), about 3h 20m in the air. Operated by Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and others.

TYS
Mc Ghee Tyson
🇺🇸 Knoxville, USA
DEN
Denver International
🇺🇸 Denver, USA
Flight Time
3h 20m
Distance
1,162 mi
1,870 km
CO₂/pax
196 kg
−28 kg vs. layover
Airlines
4
Frontier Airlines +3
Time Diff
-2h
Operated by Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines Allegiant Air Allegiant Air United Airlines United Airlines Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines

Route data last updated: May 26, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Frontier Airlines F9 Frontier Airlines
Route
TYS → DEN
Flight Time
3h 20m
Distance
1,162 mi
Allegiant Air G4 Allegiant Air
Route
TYS → DEN
Flight Time
3h 20m
Distance
1,162 mi
United Airlines UA United Airlines
Route
TYS → DEN
Flight Time
3h 20m
Distance
1,162 mi
Southwest Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Route
TYS → DEN
Flight Time
3h 20m
Distance
1,162 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Knoxville to Denver with one stop · direct emits 196 kg CO₂ per passenger

TYS BNA (Nashville) DEN
Leg 1: 1h 3m (152 mi) Leg 2: 2h 56m (1,013 mi) Total: ~3h 59m 🍃 224 kg CO₂ (+14% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYS → BNA
1h 3m · 152 mi
View TYS to BNA flights →
Leg 2
BNA → DEN
2h 56m · 1,013 mi
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TYS MEM (Memphis) DEN
Leg 1: 1h 19m (342 mi) Leg 2: 2h 43m (871 mi) Total: ~4h 2m 🍃 249 kg CO₂ (+27% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYS → MEM
1h 19m · 342 mi
View TYS to MEM flights →
Leg 2
MEM → DEN
2h 43m · 871 mi
View MEM to DEN flights →
TYS MDW (Chicago) DEN
Leg 1: 1h 35m (459 mi) Leg 2: 2h 40m (896 mi) Total: ~4h 15m 🍃 276 kg CO₂ (+41% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYS → MDW
1h 35m · 459 mi
View TYS to MDW flights →
Leg 2
MDW → DEN
2h 40m · 896 mi
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TYS ATL (Atlanta) DEN
Leg 1: 1h 6m (151 mi) Leg 2: 3h 21m (1,198 mi) Total: ~4h 27m 🍃 255 kg CO₂ (+30% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYS → ATL
1h 6m · 151 mi
View TYS to ATL flights →
Leg 2
ATL → DEN
3h 21m · 1,198 mi
View ATL to DEN flights →
TYS DAL (Dallas) DEN
Leg 1: 2h 23m (762 mi) Leg 2: 2h 5m (650 mi) Total: ~4h 28m 🍃 286 kg CO₂ (+46% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYS → DAL
2h 23m · 762 mi
View TYS to DAL flights →
Leg 2
DAL → DEN
2h 5m · 650 mi
View DAL to DEN flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Knoxville to Denver?

A nonstop flight from Knoxville (TYS) to Denver (DEN) takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. The distance is 1,162 miles (1,870 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Knoxville to Denver?

4 airlines: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Knoxville to Denver?

Yes. 4 airlines: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

How far is Knoxville from Denver?

The flight distance from Knoxville to Denver is 1,162 miles (1,870 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as New York to Miami.

What type of aircraft flies from Knoxville to Denver?

At 3h 20m, this route typically uses narrow-body or mid-range jets — Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Knoxville to Denver?

Roughly 196 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 980 km.

Is the return flight from Denver to Knoxville also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Denver?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Mc Ghee Tyson for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.