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$64+ Cheap flights from California to Knoxville (TYS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TYS
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Cheap flight deals from California to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Knoxville (TYS). 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 December 18, 2024.

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$135
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)
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Cheapest flights from California to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/206:25 amLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/57:43 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:39 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/77:00 amTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2610:18 pmONT - TYS
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/85:23 amTYS - ONT
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/202:53 pmLAS - TYS
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/55:24 amTYS - LAS
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$443
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:00 amSFO - TYS
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Sun 1/57:43 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:10 pmSFO - TYS
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Wed 1/812:08 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/16$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1912:25 amSMF - TYS
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/115:23 amTYS - SMF
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3110:30 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop15h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/84:55 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/181:35 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Sat 12/216:57 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/17$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:35 pmSFO - TYS
2 stops13h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/67:24 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:55 pmONT - TYS
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Mon 1/65:00 pmTYS - ONT
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/18$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/318:05 amSNA - TYS
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:45 amTYS - SNA
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$504

Find flights from California to Knoxville within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Knoxville 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 December 18, 2024.

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San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

6:05 am-3:19 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/30

4:19 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 50m

$128

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/9

6:25 am-3:16 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/13

1:58 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

$135

OntarioKnoxville

ONT - TYS

ONTTYS

Ontario

Wed 1/8

7:45 am-3:16 pm

1 stop28h 31m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/16

4:19 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$138

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/31

6:15 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/3

1:58 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

$164

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/9

6:25 am-3:16 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 1/12

4:19 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$198

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/21

6:45 am-11:08 pm

1 stop13h 23m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/25

1:36 pm-2:07 pm

3 stops27h 31m

$287

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/15

12:38 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/22

5:28 am-11:48 am

1 stop9h 20m

$288

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/7

1:54 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 1/28

5:45 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 38m

$288

FresnoKnoxville

FAT - TYS

FATTYS

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 1/11

8:15 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/17

4:15 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$288

OntarioKnoxville

ONT - TYS

ONTTYS

Ontario

Wed 1/8

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 1/11

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$288

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Best time to book a flight from California to Knoxville

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Travel insights for flights from California to Knoxville

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Knoxville (average of $304). Flying from California to Knoxville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 CA to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Knoxville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

When flying from California to Knoxville, 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 Knoxville by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Knoxville ranges from 2.7 - 4.8 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Knoxville when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Knoxville by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Knoxville, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Knoxville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Knoxville. 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 Knoxville. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Knoxville, such as Delta, Frontier and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
829 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Knoxville. 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 into for flights to Knoxville from California?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Knoxville.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $64 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $98 and American Airlines from $196 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Knoxville are Sacramento Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson, Los Angeles - Knoxville McGhee Tyson and San Diego - Knoxville McGhee Tyson.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Knoxville (average of $304). Flying from California to Knoxville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 California to Knoxville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Knoxville. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$538Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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