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$71+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to California

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TYS — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$130
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One-way from

$71
(Frontier)

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September

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/39:00 amTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 46mAllegiant Air
Wed 3/511:42 amLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:00 amTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/267:08 pmLAS - TYS
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$161
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/34:31 pmTYS - ONT
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Wed 4/93:17 pmONT - TYS
1 stop21h 24mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$167
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Thu 4/34:31 pmTYS - LAX
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Wed 4/92:35 pmLAX - TYS
1 stop22h 06mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/34:31 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Thu 4/106:00 amSFO - TYS
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:30 pmTYS - LAX
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/251:24 pmLAX - TYS
1 stop27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$211
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/64:23 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Sat 3/812:59 amLAS - TYS
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:00 amTYS - SNA
1 stop25h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/266:45 amSNA - TYS
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$221
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Tue 3/185:51 amTYS - SNA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/257:45 amSNA - TYS
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:34 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/177:00 amLAS - TYS
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/55:24 amTYS - RNO
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/122:43 pmRNO - TYS
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$229
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Wed 3/1911:00 amTYS - SMF
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/267:30 pmSMF - TYS
2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$233

Find flights from Knoxville to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Knoxville

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Depart

Return

Price

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/3

9:00 am-10:46 am

Nonstop4h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/5

11:42 am-6:22 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$130

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/12

11:00 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

7:08 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$161

KnoxvilleOntario

TYS - ONT

TYSONT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/3

4:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Ontario

Wed 4/9

3:17 pm-3:41 pm

1 stop21h 24m

$167

KnoxvilleLos Angeles

TYS - LAX

TYSLAX

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/3

4:31 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 54m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

2:35 pm-3:41 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$167

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/3

4:31 pm-12:44 am

1 stop11h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

6:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$170

KnoxvilleLos Angeles

TYS - LAX

TYSLAX

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/18

6:30 pm-11:37 am

2 stops20h 07m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

1:24 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop27h 38m

$211

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/6

4:23 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/8

12:59 am-3:43 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$220

KnoxvilleSanta Ana

TYS - SNA

TYSSNA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/12

11:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop25h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/26

6:45 am-8:02 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$221

KnoxvilleSanta Ana

TYS - SNA

TYSSNA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/18

5:51 am-9:33 am

1 stop6h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/25

7:45 am-7:32 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$229

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/10

12:34 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-7:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$229

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Travel insights for flights from Knoxville to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Knoxville to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to California (average of $246). Flying from Knoxville to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TYS to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Knoxville to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Knoxville to California have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Knoxville to California?

    Most people fly from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) if they book a flight from Knoxville to California. Knoxville McGhee Tyson is conveniently located just 11.3 mi from Knoxville’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Knoxville to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $71. Users have also found prices from $75 and $115 on Allegiant Air and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Knoxville to California?

    While some choose either Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - San Diego, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Knoxville to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Knoxville to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Knoxville to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Knoxville to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to California (average of $246). Flying from Knoxville to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Knoxville to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$366Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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