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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $338-$418
United Airlines
Sun 12/2Wed 12/5
RAP - TYS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rapid City and Knoxville. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 24% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $387 (round-trip)
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Shortest trip • 5h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rapid City to Knoxville (RAP-TYS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rapid City to Knoxville

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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5:00 am - 2:41 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:43 pm - 10:29 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
7h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
$281United Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12
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6:00 am - 1:20 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:38 pm - 10:10 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$281United Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12
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7:05 am - 2:36 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:38 pm - 10:10 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$281United Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12
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8:35 am - 8:59 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
10h 24m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:38 pm - 10:10 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$286United Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12
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7:05 am - 2:36 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:45 am - 7:08 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
10h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$286United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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5:00 am - 6:18 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
11h 18m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:43 pm - 9:08 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$286United Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12
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5:30 am - 5:03 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
9h 33m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:40 am - 12:30 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
7h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$291United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29
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4:38 pm - 11:02 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
4h 24m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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8:09 am - 1:57 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
7h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$315Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29
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4:38 pm - 11:02 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
4h 24m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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7:26 am - 3:58 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
10h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul
$320Delta
Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12
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11:30 am - 11:46 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
10h 16m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 3:46 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
11h 46m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
$320Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Rapid City to Knoxville flights

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

Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Knoxville start at $281. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $338 to $418. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281 on United Airlines.

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Key details for Rapid City to Knoxville flights

Low season

February
Most popular time to fly with an average 283% increase in price.

When to book flights from Rapid City to Knoxville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rapid City 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 Rapid City to Knoxville 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 Rapid City to Knoxville?

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

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

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

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

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 55% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Rapid City to Knoxville route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $404, a difference of $125. 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 long is a flight from Rapid City to Knoxville?

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

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Rapid City 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.

  • Have flight prices from Rapid City 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 $281 to $1,792. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 39m, compared with 5h 45m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 15m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

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

  • 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 starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Payless

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

    Round-trip flights from Rapid City to Knoxville range from $338 to $418, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Rapid City to Knoxville 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 Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $279 - about $125 less than Monday (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rapid City to Knoxville trip for April. Fares historically average $279 round-trip in that month - typically $1,136 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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