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$655+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to China

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TYS — PVG
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to China (CN0). 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 21, 2025.

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$1,030
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$655
(Kiwi.com)
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to China
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/75:45 amTYS - PVG
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/228:10 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops26h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,030
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/285:28 amTYS - PVG
1 stop21h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/26:10 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,101
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:35 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/211:35 amPVG - TYS
2 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,206
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/77:50 amTYS - PVG
1 stop17h 55mDelta
Thu 5/223:45 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop17h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/20$1,255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/135:35 pmTYS - PEK
2 stops34h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/247:20 pmPEK - TYS
2 stops31h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,452
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/112:00 pmTYS - PEK
2 stops27h 30mLufthansa
Wed 4/21:25 pmPEK - TYS
2 stops46h 34mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$1,488
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/211:59 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops22h 16mANA
Tue 1/288:30 amPVG - TYS
2 stops41h 48mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,495
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:40 pmTYS - CAN
2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 3/206:35 pmCAN - TYS
2 stops34h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,526
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/217:00 amTYS - SHA
2 stops40h 25mANA
Tue 1/281:40 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops36h 38mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,642
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2811:43 amTYS - PVG
2 stops37h 37mQatar Airways
Sun 3/211:45 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops35h 02mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,659
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:00 pmTYS - PEK
2 stops34h 00mANA
Tue 9/303:10 pmPEK - TYS
2 stops61h 39mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,689
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/273:00 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 6/2611:00 amPVG - TYS
2 stops66h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,694

Find flights from Knoxville to China within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to China 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 21, 2025.

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KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 4/7

5:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/22

8:10 pm-10:27 am

2 stops26h 17m

$1,030

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/28

5:28 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/2

6:10 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$1,101

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 4/7

7:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/21

1:35 am-8:42 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$1,206

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 4/7

7:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/22

3:45 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$1,255

KnoxvilleBeijing

TYS - PEK

TYSPEK

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/13

5:35 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/24

7:20 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,452

KnoxvilleBeijing

TYS - PEK

TYSPEK

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/11

2:00 pm-5:30 am

2 stops27h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/2

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops46h 34m

$1,488

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/4

7:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/20

6:35 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$1,526

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/28

11:43 am-2:20 pm

2 stops37h 37m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/2

11:45 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops35h 02m

$1,659

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/27

3:00 pm-7:55 am

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/26

11:00 am-5:31 pm

2 stops66h 31m

$1,694

KnoxvilleBeijing

TYS - PEK

TYSPEK

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/13

6:20 am-10:15 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/2

1:20 pm-11:58 am

1 stop34h 38m

$1,822

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Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Knoxville with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Knoxville to China

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to China (average of $1,199). Flying from Knoxville to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Knoxville to China, 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 China by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 82.4 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 China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, ANA and Qatar Airways from Knoxville to China. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to China. 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 China?

    Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to China from Knoxville.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Knoxville to China are Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Beijing Capital and Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville to China 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 China?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to China (average of $1,199). Flying from Knoxville to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 China

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to China. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,301Average$2,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,579Average$2,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,615Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Korean AirCheapest$1,690Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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