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

RDU Airport Page →
292 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 13m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 17m AABAIB → AAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 38m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BNA Nashville 3h 40m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
IAD Dulles 3h 56m ACAVAZ → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DCA Washington 4h 5m AAASDL → AAASJTL Washington (DCA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DTW Detroit 4h 20m AFAMDL → AFDLKL Detroit (DTW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MCO Orlando 4h 25m AFDLF9 → G4WN Orlando (MCO) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 35m AAASBA → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
EWR Newark 4h 43m AFDLLY → G4 Newark (EWR) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Knoxville/Maryville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
292 mi 1h 13m nonstop

RDU–TYS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~3h 13m CLT ~3h 17m BWI ~3h 38m BNA ~3h 40m IAD ~3h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,658
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → TYS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
TYS → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → TYS delays →
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 – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 1h 13m 0h 42m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 13m gate to gate.
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 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 292 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 is about 1 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 292 miles (469 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).