Raleigh/Durham to Knoxville/Maryville (RDU–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 292 mi 1h 6m nonstop 96 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and TYS, connecting options are available through 96 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to TYS.
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One-Stop Connections
96
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
1,631
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Knoxville/Maryville from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Metric RDU→TYS GSO→TYS USA→TYS
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 1h 6m 0h 42m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Concord (USA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights · Wilmington (ILM) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Knoxville/Maryville is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
292 mi / 469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance292 mi / 469 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections96 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take approximately 1h 6m. The route covers 292 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to TYS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, CHO, PDK, AVL, AGS, LEX, FTY, LUK, SAV, RIC, HHH, ILM, BHM, CHS, CMH, SSI, ECP, MNZ, LIT, CAK, TEB, NAS, DAY, MEM, CLE, MGY, SFB, DSI, FRG, MKE, VRB, PWK, TTN, APF, HPN, BCT, OPF, YYZ, TPA, PBI, RSW, ORL, PGD, PNS, MRK, BED, MHT, MLB, JFK, CLL, EYW, GIF, EDC, APA, SAT, BJC, MSN, BZN, SLC, VNY, SNA, OAK, HOU, SJC, BWI, LAX, PDX, MCO, SMF, ATL, JWN, SFO, MIA, JAX, BUY, IAD, CLT, DCA, DTW, BNA, MSP, IAH, ORD, AUS, FLL, DFW, DEN, LGA, BOS, MDW, SRQ, PHL, EWR, PHX, DAL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TYS to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, USA and ILM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to TYS

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to TYS ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 292 miles (469 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).