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

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TYS — LAX
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$159
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$71
(Frontier)
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to California
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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 January 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/211:00 amTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/97:11 pmLAS - TYS
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 2/101:58 pmTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 46mAllegiant Air
Fri 2/144:28 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/15$166
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 2/24:19 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Thu 2/66:25 amLAS - TYS
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$170
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/174:31 pmTYS - LAX
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Sat 4/265:42 pmLAX - TYS
1 stop19h 26mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$180
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Wed 2/125:23 amTYS - ONT
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1810:50 pmONT - TYS
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Tue 3/184:16 pmTYS - SNA
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/257:45 amSNA - TYS
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/156:36 pmTYS - FAT
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2212:34 pmFAT - TYS
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Wed 3/512:19 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1812:59 amLAS - TYS
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/14:08 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/811:13 amSAN - TYS
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Tue 4/83:29 pmTYS - RNO
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/156:01 amRNO - TYS
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/294:55 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/56:00 amLAS - TYS
2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/127:00 amTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1910:59 amSAN - TYS
2 stops9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$234

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 January 17, 2025.

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KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/3

9:00 am-10:46 am

Nonstop4h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-3:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$162

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/10

1:58 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/14

4:28 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$166

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 2/2

4:19 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/6

6:25 am-3:19 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$170

KnoxvilleLos Angeles

TYS - LAX

TYSLAX

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/17

4:31 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 54m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

5:42 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop19h 26m

$180

KnoxvilleOntario

TYS - ONT

TYSONT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/12

5:23 am-9:56 am

1 stop7h 33m

Ontario

Tue 2/18

10:50 pm-9:17 am

1 stop7h 27m

$229

KnoxvilleSanta Ana

TYS - SNA

TYSSNA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/18

4:16 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 37m

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

Wed 3/5

12:19 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/19

10:55 pm-8:59 am

1 stop7h 04m

$229

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/1

4:08 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Diego

Sat 2/8

11:13 am-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$229

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 1/29

4:55 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/5

6:00 am-4:59 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$234

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/12

7:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 28m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

10:59 am-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$234

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Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Knoxville with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier 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
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,511 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,965 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,681 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $84 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 - Los Angeles or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Ontario, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Knoxville to California.

  • 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 4 airlines flying from Knoxville to California

Discover the top 4 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 January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$155Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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