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$80+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Knoxville (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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — TYS
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sun 4/5
Sun 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in January or June, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/42:00 pm
DCA
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 4/86:00 am
TYS
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/237:49 pm
DCA
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 3/296:05 am
TYS
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/33:59 pm
DCA
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 8/86:23 am
TYS
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:49 pm
DCA
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 51m
American Airlines
Mon 4/135:11 pm
TYS
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 3/311:00 pm
DCA
-
TYS
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 4/75:50 pm
TYS
-
DCA
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/27:49 pm
DCA
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 4/56:05 am
TYS
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/273:59 pm
DCA
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 5/304:43 pm
TYS
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/812:00 pm
DCA
-
TYS
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/147:05 am
TYS
-
DCA
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/3$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 4/44:25 pm
DCA
-
TYS
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Wed 4/812:50 pm
TYS
-
DCA
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/811:45 am
DCA
-
TYS
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/136:45 pm
TYS
-
DCA
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$218

Find flight deals from Reagan-National to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 March 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$335

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$416 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 March 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 5/15

12:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$284

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/14

12:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 4/17

6:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$286

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/16

6:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$307

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 4/20

6:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$322

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/10

11:40 am-8:20 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 4/13

6:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$322

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/10

7:25 am-6:10 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/11

6:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$325

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/1

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 4/6

6:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$341

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 3/20

1:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$343

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/11

12:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 6/13

7:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$348
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Knoxville

DCA - TYS

DCATYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

5:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/7

5:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$350

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to Knoxville in March.
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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-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 Reagan-National to Knoxville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Knoxville from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville, you should look to book at least 23 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville (average of $119). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to Knoxville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 6, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville have to say. 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,393 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,393 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,393 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Knoxville from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    If you book a flight to Knoxville from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, you will be flying to McGhee Tyson, which is the city’s only airport. Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is located 11.3 mi from the center of Knoxville. There is 1 flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to McGhee Tyson per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville?

    Southwest can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville in just under 11h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 436 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($189), offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville. Users have found that American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville?

    Before booking your flight to Knoxville from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (66%), PSA Airlines (66%), Alaska Airlines( 53%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $189. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Knoxville McGhee Tyson) can be booked for $213 on average, our data indicates $377 when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Knoxville?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Knoxville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville (average of $119). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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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