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$100+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — TYS
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$359
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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 March 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 4/196:35 amRIC - TYS
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/267:54 pmTYS - RIC
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 4/46:55 pmRIC - TYS
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/81:29 pmTYS - RIC
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/301:00 pmRIC - TYS
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Mon 9/17:25 pmTYS - RIC
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/21$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:18 amRIC - TYS
2 stops7h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/265:45 amTYS - RIC
1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/258:57 amRIC - TYS
1 stop23h 32mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/277:35 amTYS - RIC
1 stop24h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/21$256

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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 March 21, 2025.
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RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/19

6:35 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/26

7:54 pm-12:06 am

1 stop4h 12m

$199

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/4

6:55 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop25h 27m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/8

1:29 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$211

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/30

1:00 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/1

7:25 pm-12:03 am

1 stop4h 38m

$214

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/19

6:18 am-1:22 pm

2 stops7h 04m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/26

5:45 am-9:32 am

1 stop3h 47m

$239

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/25

8:57 am-8:29 am

1 stop23h 32m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 4/27

7:35 am-8:07 am

1 stop24h 32m

$256

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/21

10:30 am-5:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$100

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/5

6:00 am-8:22 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$102

RichmondKnoxville

RIC - TYS

RICTYS

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/21

6:30 am-1:22 pm

2 stops6h 52m

$211

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Deals found on 3/21

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
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 Richmond-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Knoxville (average of $295). Flying from Richmond 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.

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 March 21, 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 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from Richmond to Knoxville. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
732 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Knoxville round-trip from $199. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $214, and United Airlines, from $239. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Knoxville for 50% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Knoxville (average of $295). Flying from Richmond 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 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$194Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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