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Cheapest round-trip
$276
Typical prices: $414-$624
United Airlines
Sun 10/14Sat 10/20
TYS - RAP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$309
Typical prices: $240-$367
American Airlines
Mon 10/1
TYS - RAP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Knoxville and Rapid City. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 36% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $361 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 5h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Knoxville to Rapid City (TYS-RAP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Knoxville to Rapid City

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:15 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 8:49 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$276United Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 9
American Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 8:22 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
7h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:16 am - 2:03 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$315American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
2:38 pm - 10:30 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
9h 52m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
2:37 pm - 11:02 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$320Delta
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 9
Delta Logo
7:55 am - 11:12 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
5h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 10:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$320Delta
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 9
Delta Logo
10:05 am - 3:46 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
7h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 10:26 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 9:27 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
5h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 11:32 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$330American Airlines
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 9:58 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
6h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 11:24 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$349American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:15 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 8:49 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$366United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
United Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 10:30 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:04 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 04m1 stop Denver Intl
$371United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
United Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 8:43 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
5h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:54 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
11h 54m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$376United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Knoxville to Rapid City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Knoxville to Rapid City with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Knoxville to Rapid City?

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Rapid City start at $276. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $414 to $624. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $276 on United Airlines.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Rapid City, it is 24% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 133% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Rapid City?

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Rapid City at $324 round-trip.
  • December ($703) and November ($648) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 116% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Knoxville to Rapid City flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$309
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 39% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Knoxville to Rapid City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Knoxville to Rapid City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Knoxville to Rapid City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to Rapid City?

    Flights from Knoxville to Rapid City usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Rapid City (RAP).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to Rapid City?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Knoxville to Rapid City.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to Rapid City pass through?

    One-stop flights from Knoxville to Rapid City most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 49% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Rapid City?

    On the Knoxville to Rapid City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 68%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $384 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,175: a $791 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Knoxville to Rapid City?

    A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Rapid City takes 0h 00m, covering 1,155 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to Rapid City?

    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 are flight prices from Knoxville to Rapid City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Knoxville to Rapid City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $379, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 5h 44m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 23m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Knoxville and Rapid City?

    Rapid City is 2 hours behind Knoxville (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Rapid City Airport (RAP)?

    Rapid City Airport (RAP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $36 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Knoxville to Rapid City flight?

    Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Rapid City range from $414 to $624, with an average of $504 over the past 12 months. Anything below $414 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Knoxville to Rapid City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $384 - about $791 less than Monday (67% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Knoxville to Rapid City trip for August. Fares historically average $324 round-trip in that month - typically $379 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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