Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Knoxville Airport (TYS): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your RDU to TYS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Knoxville Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RDU and TYS include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Knoxville Airport (TYS)
R 1,495 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Knoxville Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,036. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to TYS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Knoxville Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RDU to TYS.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Knoxville Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights taking off from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Knoxville Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Knoxville Airport (TYS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Knoxville Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TYS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Knoxville Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and venture far and wide through Knoxville and beyond.
Booking your ride from Knoxville Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Knoxville Airport (TYS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Knoxville Airport. October is the most popular month to head to Knoxville. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Knoxville is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Knoxville Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to TYS in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Knoxville. Around 451 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 467 kilometres north-west of Knoxville. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are the start of reasons to visit.
