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Cheapest round-trip
$222
Typical prices: $278-$408
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Sat 12/1Sat 12/8
RDU - TYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$98
Typical prices: $188-$329
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Fri 12/7
RDU - TYS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Raleigh and Knoxville. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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April
Cheapest • 11% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Orlando (MCO)
Cheapest • Avg $332 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 3h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Knoxville (RDU-TYS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Knoxville

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:44 pm - 4:19 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
21h 35m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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1:57 pm - 9:02 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 05m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$222Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:44 pm - 8:27 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
13h 43m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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11:00 am - 9:02 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
10h 02m2 stops Jacksonville Fort Lauderdale
$223Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:44 pm - 8:27 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
13h 43m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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9:00 pm - 9:02 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
24h 02m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$236Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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4:50 pm - 10:12 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:17 pm - 12:24 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$239Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
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5:07 am - 11:27 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:17 pm - 11:17 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$239Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:44 pm - 8:10 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
25h 26m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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8:00 am - 11:59 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
15h 59m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$239Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 18
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5:25 am - 9:17 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
3h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:51 pm - 12:24 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$273Delta
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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12:50 pm - 5:35 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
4h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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8:04 pm - 11:59 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$335American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Nov 25
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6:41 am - 10:33 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
3h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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8:04 pm - 11:59 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$397American Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:00 am - 9:45 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
3h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:01 am - 9:17 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$487American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Raleigh to Knoxville flights

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

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Knoxville at $298 round-trip.
•February ($626) and December ($528) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 110% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Raleigh to Knoxville flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$98
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 75% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Raleigh to Knoxville

When to book flights from Raleigh to Knoxville

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Raleigh to Knoxville?

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

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

    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 Raleigh to Knoxville flight?

    Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Knoxville range from $278 to $408, with an average of $336 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Raleigh to Knoxville 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 $222 to $1,514. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Raleigh to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $80 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Thrifty
    • Avis

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

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

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

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 62% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Raleigh to Knoxville. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $486, a difference of $167.

    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 Raleigh to Knoxville?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 36m, compared with 3h 42m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 01m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Your guide to booking Raleigh to Knoxville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $319, about $167 less than Friday fares (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Raleigh to Knoxville trip for April. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $328 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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