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

TYS Airport Page →
292 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 6d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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
CLT Charlotte 3h 8m AABA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 21m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 3h 40m LXJWN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 45m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAD Dulles 3h 52m ACAVCM ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 4h 3m AAAS AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando 4h 17m G4WN AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 22m AAASBA AABAEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 25m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
EWR Newark 4h 40m G4UA AFDLLY Newark (EWR) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Knoxville/Maryville to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
292 mi 0h 59m nonstop

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,661
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TYS → RDU
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
79%
Return
RDU → TYS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric TYS→RDU AVL→RDU CHA→RDU
Distance from TYS 86 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 3
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 47m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
292 mi / 469 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

TYS–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance292 mi / 469 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 292 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RDU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from RDU to TYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AVL, CHA and GSP. 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 TYS to RDU

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

TYS to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to RDU is about 0 hours 59 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 Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).