How to get from Raleigh to Knoxville: connecting flights, about 5h 29m total

Flights from Raleigh to Knoxville

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Best fares from Raleigh to Knoxville

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Cheapest one-way $123 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $123 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $123 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $123

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Charlotte: 5h 29m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $175
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 296 mi (476 km)

fastest

Via Charlotte

5h 29m

with the connection

Raleigh to Charlotte flight 1h 12m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Knoxville flight 1h 17m

Via Atlanta

5h 38m

with the connection

Raleigh to Atlanta flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Knoxville flight 1h 3m

two ticketsfrom $175

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Raleigh to cities closest to Knoxville

Raleigh to Atlanta Atlanta: 155 mi (250 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 35m from $135 Raleigh to Nashville Nashville: 160 mi (258 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 40m from $141 Raleigh to Charlotte Charlotte: 180 mi (290 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 12m Raleigh to Columbus Columbus: 281 mi (452 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 28m from $126 Raleigh to Memphis Memphis: 349 mi (562 km) from Knoxville, flight 2h 13m Raleigh to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: 376 mi (605 km) from Knoxville, flight 1h 28m from $327

To Knoxville from cities closest to Raleigh

Charlotte to Knoxville Charlotte: 130 mi (209 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 17m from $92 Washington to Knoxville Washington: 232 mi (374 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 49m from $83 Atlanta to Knoxville Atlanta: 355 mi (572 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 3m from $107 New York to Knoxville New York: 423 mi (681 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 19m from $208 Punta Gorda to Knoxville Punta Gorda: 643 mi (1,035 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 49m Fort Lauderdale to Knoxville Fort Lauderdale: 673 mi (1,083 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 5m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Knoxville?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Charlotte.

What is the fastest way to fly from Raleigh to Knoxville?

Via Charlotte: 1h 12m to the connection, 1h 17m after it, about 5h 29m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Raleigh to Knoxville with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $175. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Raleigh and Knoxville?

Charlotte (5h 29m total) and Atlanta (5h 38m total).

How far is Knoxville from Raleigh?

296 mi (476 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.