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$39+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — WAS
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Washington, D.C. are usually found in November or July, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/51:39 pm
TYS
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IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 2/84:13 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/21$70
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:11 pm
TYS
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IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 2/158:45 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/19$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/15:53 pm
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/89:54 am
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/21$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 3/126:30 am
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 3/193:42 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 4/510:22 am
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 4/122:01 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 4/510:22 am
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 4/92:01 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 3/87:20 am
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 3/193:42 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 3/126:30 am
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/159:04 am
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/261:21 pm
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/294:09 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/19$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/195:56 pm
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 2/224:40 pm
IAD
-
TYS
1 stop15h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:50 am
TYS
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BWI
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Tue 3/177:25 pm
BWI
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:02 pm
TYS
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DCA
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 3/171:44 pm
DCA
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TYS
Nonstop1h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$173

Find flight deals from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$39
(Super.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$112 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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KnoxvilleWashington, D.C.

TYS - IAD

TYSIAD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 2/8

1:39 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

8:45 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$80

KnoxvilleWashington, D.C.

TYS - IAD

TYSIAD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/26

1:21 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/29

4:09 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$137

KnoxvilleBaltimore

TYS - BWI

TYSBWI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/10

7:50 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/17

7:25 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$163

KnoxvilleWashington, D.C.

TYS - IAD

TYSIAD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/18

7:25 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

9:00 am-10:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$173

KnoxvilleWashington, D.C.

TYS - IAD

TYSIAD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/10

5:40 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/17

7:18 am-11:17 am

1 stop3h 59m

$183

KnoxvilleWashington, D.C.

TYS - DCA

TYSDCA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/19

6:05 am-7:47 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/23

9:18 am-11:11 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$183

KnoxvilleWashington, D.C.

TYS - DCA

TYSDCA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/10

5:10 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

$183

KnoxvilleWashington, D.C.

TYS - DCA

TYSDCA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/9

5:47 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/13

9:15 am-11:01 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$183

KnoxvilleBaltimore

TYS - BWI

TYSBWI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/16

1:20 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

7:25 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$183

KnoxvilleBaltimore

TYS - BWI

TYSBWI

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/11

5:40 am-9:39 am

1 stop3h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/18

7:28 am-11:17 am

1 stop3h 49m

$183

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Knoxville-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Knoxville-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Knoxville-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Knoxville-Washington, D.C. 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 Knoxville to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. (average of $44). Flying from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 TYS to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 59% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

The most flights from TYS to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.?

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
8,088 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
9,191 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
11,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
705 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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

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

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Knoxville, you will be flying from McGhee Tyson, which is the city’s only airport. Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is located 11.3 mi from the center of Knoxville. There are 16 flights from McGhee Tyson to Washington, D.C. per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as $80, Allegiant Air can have you in Washington, D.C. from Knoxville in 1h 44m. The distance from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. is about 419 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $43 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $189 and $194 round-trip. Allegiant Air is priced at 84% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $40 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $94 and United Airlines from $159 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.?

    Most travelers choose Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from Knoxville to Washington, D.C..

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. are Ethiopian Air (90%), CommutAir (88%) and United Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.?

    While on average a flight from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. is generally $701, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $42. When looking at the most popular route, (Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $83 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. 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 Knoxville to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. (average of $44). Flying from Knoxville to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 4 airlines flying from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to Washington, D.C.. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$43Average$90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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