Flying from Knoxville Airport (TYS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Knoxville.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your TYS to RDU flight.
During popular months such as October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Knoxville Airport (TYS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
73 € is currently the best price for a one-way Knoxville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. A return flight starts from 168 €. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from TYS to RDU, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Knoxville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from TYS to RDU.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Knoxville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Knoxville Airport (TYS)
TYS is located at 2055 Alcoa Highway.
Of the departures from Knoxville Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Knoxville Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Knoxville. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near TYS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Knoxville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel near RDU if you have a late Knoxville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Durham and beyond.
Booking your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Knoxville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Durham in March.
Book your flight from Knoxville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you want to visit Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TYS to RDU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without experiencing National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
