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Cheapest round-trip
$301
Typical prices: $338-$510
United Airlines
Sun 12/9Sun 12/16
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 $385 (round-trip)
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Shortest trip • 5h 20m (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 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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12:18 pm - 10:50 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:35 pm - 11:06 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$301United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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12:18 pm - 10:50 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:35 pm - 9:42 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$301United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:11 am - 4:39 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:32 pm - 9:32 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
6h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$301American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:00 am - 2:41 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 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
$301United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:00 am - 2:41 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:53 am - 7:46 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
9h 53m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$306United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:00 am - 2:41 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 1:03 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
9h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$306United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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2:35 pm - 10:50 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:05 am - 3:56 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
10h 51m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$306United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:00 am - 2:40 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 1:03 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
9h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$306United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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11:21 am - 10:17 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 am - 2:00 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
10h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
$311Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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10:30 am - 8:47 pmRAP  Rapid City-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 17m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 1:03 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RAP Rapid City
9h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$311United Airlines
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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 typically range from $338 to $510. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $301, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Rapid City to Knoxville flights

Cheapest flight

$301
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Rapid City to Knoxville

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Your Rapid City 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 Rapid City to Knoxville?

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Rapid City to Knoxville takes 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.

  • 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 $510, with an average of $366 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 $301 to $1,574. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • 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).

  • 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) - 76% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 59% on flights from Rapid City to Knoxville. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $850, a difference of $500.

    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 Rapid City to Knoxville?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 20m, compared with 6h 07m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 16m 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.

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 are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $350, about $500 less than Friday fares (59% 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 $866 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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