Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to Raleigh?

Flights from Knoxville to Raleigh usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to Raleigh?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Knoxville to Raleigh: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to Raleigh pass through?

One-stop flights from Knoxville to Raleigh most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 55% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 32% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 3% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Raleigh?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Knoxville to Raleigh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $395 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $674, a difference of $279. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Knoxville to Raleigh?

A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 291 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Knoxville to Raleigh changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $239 to $1,093. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Knoxville to Raleigh looking right now?

One-way fares from Knoxville to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $180, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Knoxville to Raleigh?

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 33m, compared with 4h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 08m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Knoxville to Raleigh flight?

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Raleigh range from $355 to $504, with an average of $412 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 63% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh at $346 round-trip. •February ($770) and July ($674) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 122% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh?

Delta ($239) and Southwest ($250) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Raleigh according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Knoxville to Raleigh?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Knoxville to Raleigh route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Knoxville to Raleigh?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $295. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Knoxville to Raleigh which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Knoxville to Raleigh layovers at 2h 14m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Knoxville to Raleigh

Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 9

1:58 pm - 5:49 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

27h 51m1 stop Philadelphia

6:45 pm - 5:04 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

22h 19m1 stop Orlando

$207Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

12:32 pm - 5:01 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:07 am - 11:02 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$239Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

6:33 pm - 10:40 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 07m1 stop Jacksonville

9:46 pm - 1:31 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

15h 45m1 stop Orlando

$245Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

7:05 am - 6:30 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 25m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

6:20 am - 12:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl

$250Southwest

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

1:17 pm - 9:11 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 54m1 stop Philadelphia

4:18 pm - 12:06 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

19h 48m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

$258Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18

6:14 am - 9:26 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:37 pm - 8:41 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 04m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$273American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

6:50 am - 10:25 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 35m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

9:02 am - 1:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$273American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27

5:40 am - 10:23 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:45 am - 1:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$273Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 26

5:40 am - 10:01 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:56 pm - 7:23 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$273Delta

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

8:04 pm - 11:59 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:18 pm - 9:41 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$273American Airlines

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Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

1:17 pm - 9:11 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 54m1 stop Philadelphia

7:05 am - 1:31 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 26m1 stop Orlando

$308Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

7:20 am - 6:10 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 50m2 stops Key West Orlando

9:30 pm - 1:31 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

16h 01m1 stop Orlando

$324Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

1:17 pm - 9:11 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 54m1 stop Philadelphia

9:30 pm - 1:31 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

16h 01m1 stop Orlando

$327Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

1:17 pm - 9:11 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 54m1 stop Philadelphia

7:13 pm - 10:04 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

50h 51m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$340Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

1:17 pm - 9:11 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 54m1 stop Philadelphia

7:43 pm - 5:18 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

21h 35m2 stops Birmingham Fort Lauderdale

$347Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 6

7:00 am - 4:31 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 31m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

10:06 am - 5:33 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

31h 27m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa

$393Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 6

7:00 am - 4:31 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 31m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

4:48 pm - 5:33 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

24h 45m1 stop Tampa

$420Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

1:17 pm - 9:11 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

19h 54m1 stop Philadelphia

8:36 am - 5:22 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 46m1 stop Philadelphia

$422Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

5:19 pm - 11:29 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:10 am - 11:55 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$595American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

6:50 am - 10:25 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 35m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:21 pm - 10:48 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$913American Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 63% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Knoxville to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh at $346 round-trip.
•February ($770) and July ($674) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 122% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to Raleigh?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Knoxville to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Knoxville to Raleigh?
A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 291 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to Raleigh?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Knoxville to Raleigh flight?
Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Raleigh range from $355 to $504, with an average of $412 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Knoxville to Raleigh changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $239 to $1,093. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Knoxville to Raleigh looking right now?
One-way fares from Knoxville to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $180, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?
Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to Raleigh?
Flights from Knoxville to Raleigh usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to Raleigh pass through?
One-stop flights from Knoxville to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Raleigh?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Knoxville to Raleigh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $395 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $674, a difference of $279.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Knoxville to Raleigh?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 33m, compared with 4h 05m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 08m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?
Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $395, about $279 less than Monday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Knoxville to Raleigh trip for October. Fares historically average $346 round-trip in that month - typically $424 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.

• Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
• Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

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