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

Flights from Knoxville to Richmond usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Knoxville to Richmond.

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

One-stop flights from Knoxville to Richmond most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 45% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 6% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 6% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Knoxville to Richmond. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $666, a difference of $378. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Richmond?

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Knoxville to Richmond?

A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Richmond takes 00m, covering 388 miles.

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

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 Richmond 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 $253 to $865. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Knoxville to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 42m, compared with 3h 44m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 04m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Richmond range from $313 to $542, with an average of $366 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Richmond typically range from $313 to $542. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $253, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Richmond. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 81% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Richmond at $288 round-trip. •June ($736) and July ($666) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 155% 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 Richmond?

Delta ($253) and United Airlines ($253) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Richmond according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Knoxville to Richmond route. 45% 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 Richmond?

Flights via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $414. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Knoxville to Richmond layovers at 2h 19m over the past 3 months.

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January

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Knoxville to Richmond

Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5

12:32 pm - 4:10 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:00 am - 3:13 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$253Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

6:00 am - 2:15 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 11:39 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 39m1 stop Newark

$253United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

5:45 am - 9:36 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 51m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:25 pm - 8:47 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$253United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 2

5:45 am - 9:36 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 51m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:30 am - 5:00 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

10h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$258United Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 11

7:26 pm - 12:50 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:16 pm - 11:57 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$287Delta

Sat, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 16

6:55 pm - 10:29 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:20 am - 9:27 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$303Delta

Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 13

2:35 pm - 8:25 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:02 am - 1:54 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$303Delta

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 21

6:05 pm - 11:59 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 54m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:16 pm - 9:41 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$340American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18

7:50 am - 2:50 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 00m1 stop Philadelphia

11:27 am - 3:23 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$370American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

6:50 am - 10:52 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 8:48 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$433American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Knoxville to Richmond

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

9:28 pm - 8:13 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 45m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

3:53 pm - 1:31 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

21h 38m1 stop Orlando

$411Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

9:28 pm - 8:13 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 45m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

5:06 pm - 7:59 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

26h 53m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando Sanford Intl

$484Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

6:30 am - 8:19 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

37h 49m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

3:53 pm - 1:31 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

21h 38m1 stop Orlando

$627Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

10:00 pm - 8:13 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

10h 13m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

7:05 pm - 6:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

47h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Punta Gorda

$632Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

7:55 am - 11:40 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

4:40 pm - 8:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$637Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

7:55 am - 11:40 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

6:05 am - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

13h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$648Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

1:55 pm - 9:59 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 04m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

6:00 am - 2:48 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 48m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$657United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

7:05 am - 9:15 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

7:05 am - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

12h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$659Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 11

6:40 am - 12:40 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 00m1 stop Nashville Intl

4:40 pm - 8:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$662Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 8

4:59 pm - 10:17 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:26 pm - 9:41 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$717American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Knoxville to Richmond flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Knoxville to Richmond? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Knoxville to Richmond departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Richmond?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Richmond. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 81% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Richmond? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Knoxville to Richmond, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Richmond at $288 round-trip.
•June ($736) and July ($666) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 155% 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 Richmond?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Knoxville to Richmond.
How long is a flight from Knoxville to Richmond?
A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Richmond takes 00m, covering 388 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to Richmond?
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 Richmond flight?
Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Richmond range from $313 to $542, with an average of $366 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Knoxville to Richmond 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 $253 to $865. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Knoxville to Richmond looking right now?
One-way fares from Knoxville to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?
Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to Richmond?
Flights from Knoxville to Richmond usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to Richmond pass through?
One-stop flights from Knoxville to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Richmond?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Knoxville to Richmond. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $666, a difference of $378.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Knoxville to Richmond?
Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 42m, compared with 3h 44m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 04m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What popular places can I visit in Richmond?
Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $288, about $378 less than Sunday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Knoxville to Richmond trip for January. Fares historically average $288 round-trip in that month - typically $448 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.

• DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
• Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
• Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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