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$399+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Knoxville (RAP - TYS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — TYS
Mar 29 — Apr 51
Sat 3/29
Sat 4/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) 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 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$581
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 9/44:38 pmRAP - TYS
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:08 amTYS - RAP
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/77:00 amRAP - TYS
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/114:31 pmTYS - RAP
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/23$461

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Rapid CityKnoxville

RAP - TYS

RAPTYS

Rapid City

Thu 9/4

4:38 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 9/7

6:08 am-9:53 am

1 stop5h 45m

$399

Rapid CityKnoxville

RAP - TYS

RAPTYS

Rapid City

Mon 4/7

7:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 4/11

4:31 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$461

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Deals found on 3/23

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Knoxville in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Rapid City-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rapid City to Knoxville

Rainfall in Knoxville by month

Plan your trip to Knoxville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Knoxville by month

Plan your trip to Knoxville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 24, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $399. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $461 round trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Knoxville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Knoxville (average of $295). Flying from Rapid City to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Knoxville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City 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 March 24, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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