Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville (TYS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville (TYS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 1 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 443 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to TYS
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 8 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 7 min |
| Friday | 87% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 94% | 2 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to TYS delayed?
- 13% of DTW–TYS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 8 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to TYS?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to TYS?
- The scheduled DTW–TYS flight time averages 1h 35m over 443 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are DTW to TYS flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DTW to TYS?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Wednesday trails at 82%.
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Based on 343 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.