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$130+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Knoxville (RDU - TYS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — TYS
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Fri 8/21
Fri 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Knoxville

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1110:22 pm
RDU
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TYS
1 stop20h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/149:08 pm
TYS
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RDU
1 stop12h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/125:49 pm
RDU
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TYS
1 stop23h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/163:56 pm
TYS
-
RDU
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:59 pm
RDU
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TYS
1 stop10h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/287:30 am
TYS
-
RDU
1 stop9h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/209:59 pm
RDU
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TYS
1 stop21h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/242:51 pm
TYS
-
RDU
1 stop19h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:52 pm
RDU
-
TYS
1 stop26h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/106:29 pm
TYS
-
RDU
1 stop14h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:05 am
RDU
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TYS
1 stop13h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/98:30 am
TYS
-
RDU
1 stop8h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/99:03 pm
RDU
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TYS
1 stop25h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/312:49 pm
TYS
-
RDU
1 stop19h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/127:15 am
RDU
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TYS
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Sat 8/156:50 am
TYS
-
RDU
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$233

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Knoxville (TYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$346
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Knoxville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/20

9:59 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop21h 06m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/27

12:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$211

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/20

5:35 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/27

8:12 am-1:10 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$233

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/12

7:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/15

6:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$233

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/8

5:15 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 29m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 9/12

11:50 am-5:11 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$259

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/27

5:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$291

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/30

7:35 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 11/1

7:25 pm-9:45 am

2 stops14h 20m

$296

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/27

7:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop3h 35m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/3

5:45 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$298
Quickest round-trip

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/21

7:59 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/23

5:40 am-8:53 am

1 stop3h 13m

$337
Cheapest one-way

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/17

8:00 am-7:45 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$135

RaleighKnoxville

RDU - TYS

RDUTYS

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/1

9:56 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$171

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Knoxville

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Knoxville in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Knoxville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Knoxville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Knoxville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Knoxville from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Knoxville

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Knoxville?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Knoxville (average of $298). Flying from Raleigh to Knoxville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $626). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Knoxville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Knoxville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Knoxville. Reviews last updated July 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Raleigh to Knoxville. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,834 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Knoxville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Knoxville?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Raleigh to Knoxville in about 5h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27m. Raleigh and Knoxville are separated by a distance of 291 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Knoxville round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Knoxville is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $232 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $262. Delta is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Knoxville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Knoxville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Knoxville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Knoxville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Knoxville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Knoxville?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Knoxville (average of $298). Flying from Raleigh to Knoxville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $626). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Raleigh to Knoxville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Knoxville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$232Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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