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$97+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Knoxville (RIC - 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — TYS
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$506
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:25 pmRIC - TYS
1 stop14h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:23 amTYS - RIC
1 stop11h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/312:30 pmRIC - TYS
1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:30 amTYS - RIC
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:00 amRIC - TYS
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Sat 12/135:36 pmTYS - RIC
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 11/19$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/238:25 pmRIC - TYS
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2810:04 pmTYS - RIC
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/228:25 pmRIC - TYS
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/299:20 pmTYS - RIC
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/123:00 pmRIC - TYS
1 stop6h 45mAllegiant Air
Sat 12/138:32 pmTYS - RIC
1 stop21h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/18$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:32 pmRIC - TYS
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/135:45 pmTYS - RIC
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:58 amRIC - TYS
2 stops9h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/139:40 amTYS - RIC
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:37 amRIC - TYS
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:25 pmTYS - RIC
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$327

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Knoxville that are best for you.

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RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/9

8:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 12/13

5:36 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 42m

$251

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

10:06 am-2:32 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 1/20

4:00 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$289

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/12

3:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 12/13

8:32 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$294

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/9

10:40 am-2:43 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/18

5:45 am-9:43 am

1 stop3h 58m

$299

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/9

9:58 am-7:29 pm

2 stops9h 31m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 12/13

9:40 am-1:49 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$322

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

10:51 am-8:52 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 1/20

11:10 am-9:42 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$359

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/1

8:25 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 1/4

3:17 pm-9:11 am

1 stop17h 54m

$387

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/7

8:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/11

5:40 am-9:02 am

1 stop3h 22m

$397

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/4

6:25 pm-9:49 pm

3 stops27h 24m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 12/8

9:23 am-8:54 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$415

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/26

9:01 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop15h 08m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/28

2:59 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$415

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Knoxville in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Richmond-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-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 Richmond-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 Richmond to Knoxville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Knoxville

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Knoxville (average of $46). Flying from Richmond to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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 RIC to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 November 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Knoxville in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 November 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Richmond 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
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,029 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Knoxville?

    A quick flight from Richmond to Knoxville can take about 4h 26m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. Airlines will cover a distance of 388 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Knoxville round-trip from $228. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $228, and Delta, from $228. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Knoxville for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Knoxville?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Knoxville (average of $46). Flying from Richmond to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $227). 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 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Knoxville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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