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Flights from Rapid City to Knoxville

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Knoxville. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 5h 40m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 30m
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Rapid City to Knoxville at a glance

Fastest journey5h 30mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Knoxville

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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RAP Chicago (ORD) TYS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Tue13:45 RAP16:51 ORD2h 09m connection19:00 ORD21:25 TYSUnited Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 40m
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RAP Denver (DEN) TYS
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat07:15 RAP08:26 DEN2h 34m connection11:00 DEN15:31 TYSUnited Airlines + Southwest Airlines
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 16m
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RAP Atlanta (ATL) TYS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines
Sat12:30 RAP17:15 ATL4h 15m connection21:30 ATL22:13 TYSDelta Air Lines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 43m
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RAP Dallas (DFW) TYS
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun06:15 RAP09:25 DFW4h 05m connection13:30 DFW16:21 TYSEnvoy Air + American Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 06m
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RAP Charlotte (CLT) TYS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989), SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~5h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,869 km1,161 miles
Journey time
5h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hKnoxville vs Rapid City
Currency in Knoxville
USD
Airports
RAP → TYS

Flights from Rapid City to Knoxville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Knoxville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rapid City to Knoxville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,869 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Knoxville?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Knoxville?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.

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