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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Knoxville: • Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from Richmond to Knoxville most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 49% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 9% of one-stop connections • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Richmond to Knoxville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $603, a difference of $295. 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 Richmond to Knoxville?

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

Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 $253 to $1,260. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Richmond to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $197, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 3h 59m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 13m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Knoxville range from $323 to $521, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Knoxville typically range from $323 to $521. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $253, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Knoxville. It’s 30% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

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

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Knoxville at $312 round-trip. •September ($872) and October ($758) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 179% 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 Richmond to Knoxville?

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

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Richmond to Knoxville route. 49% 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 Richmond to Knoxville?

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $281. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Richmond to Knoxville layovers at 2h 30m over the past 3 months.

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March

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Cheapest • Avg $281 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 3h 55m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Knoxville

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

5:00 am - 8:54 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 54m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:24 pm - 11:01 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 37m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$253American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

7:28 am - 1:26 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:17 pm - 12:50 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$253Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

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

4h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

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

3h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$253Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19

3:15 pm - 8:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 9:51 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$253Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10

5:23 am - 11:27 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

5h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$253Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

6:10 am - 1:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

7h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 1:45 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$266United Airlines

Tue, Dec 29 - Wed, Jan 6

8:19 pm - 12:15 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:30 am - 2:48 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$303United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18

7:14 pm - 10:48 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

12:20 pm - 4:39 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$303American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

6:16 pm - 11:59 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:04 pm - 11:59 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$320American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18

5:24 pm - 11:47 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:19 pm - 11:01 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$370American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Knoxville

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

7:21 pm - 9:43 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

14h 22m1 stop Tampa

8:15 am - 8:13 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 58m2 stops Key West Tampa

$573Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

7:21 pm - 9:43 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

14h 22m1 stop Tampa

8:47 pm - 8:13 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 26m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

$615Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

8:17 am - 3:27 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

7h 10m1 stop Philadelphia

2:13 pm - 6:37 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$647American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

10:27 am - 4:59 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 3:49 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$647United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

8:40 am - 8:54 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

12h 14m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

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

$652United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

8:17 am - 3:27 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

7h 10m1 stop Philadelphia

6:01 am - 10:51 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$717American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

6:00 am - 10:45 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 11:23 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$717Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

9:00 am - 1:31 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:45 pm - 12:32 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$728Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

8:17 am - 3:27 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

7h 10m1 stop Philadelphia

2:13 pm - 6:37 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$742American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

6:00 am - 10:45 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:35 am - 1:22 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$742Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Knoxville? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to Knoxville departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Knoxville?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Knoxville. It’s 30% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Knoxville? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Richmond to Knoxville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •March is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Knoxville at $312 round-trip.
•September ($872) and October ($758) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 179% 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 Richmond to Knoxville?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Knoxville:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Richmond to Knoxville?
A nonstop flight from Richmond to Knoxville takes 00m, covering 388 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond to Knoxville flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Knoxville range from $323 to $521, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Richmond 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 $253 to $1,260. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Richmond to Knoxville looking right now?
One-way fares from Richmond to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $197, which is 40% 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 Richmond to Knoxville?
Flights from Richmond to Knoxville usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Knoxville pass through?
One-stop flights from Richmond to Knoxville most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Knoxville?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Richmond to Knoxville. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $603, a difference of $295.

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 Richmond to Knoxville?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 3h 59m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 13m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $308, about $295 less than Thursday fares (49% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Knoxville trip for March. Fares historically average $312 round-trip in that month - typically $560 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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