How long is the flight from Rapid City to Knoxville?

American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Knoxville in just under 6h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 13m. The distance between Rapid City and Knoxville is about 1155 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Knoxville round-trip?

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Knoxville, with prices starting at $258. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $338 round trip.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Knoxville ranges from 2.7 - 4.8 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Knoxville when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Knoxville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RAP to TYS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rapid City to Knoxville as you normally would.

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gio 12/252:20 pmRAP - TYS

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

lun 12/294:29 pmTYS - RAP

1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$694

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2 stops17h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$752

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ven 1/92:08 pmRAP - TYS

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

ven 1/164:41 pmTYS - RAP

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$259

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2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines

mer 1/2811:10 amTYS - RAP

2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$349

lun 1/58:45 amRAP - TYS

2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines

lun 1/199:30 amTYS - RAP

2 stops13h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$475

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lun 1/58:45 amRAP - TYS

2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines

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2 stops13h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$475

ven 1/92:08 pmRAP - TYS

1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines

ven 1/164:41 pmTYS - RAP

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$259

sab 1/247:00 amRAP - TYS

2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines

mer 1/2811:10 amTYS - RAP

2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$349

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Knoxville flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Rapid City-Knoxville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

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9,095 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Rapid City to Knoxville?
American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Rapid City to Knoxville in just under 6h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 13m. The distance between Rapid City and Knoxville is about 1155 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Knoxville round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Knoxville, with prices starting at $258. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $338 round trip.
Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Knoxville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Knoxville?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Knoxville.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Knoxville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City 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.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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