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$82+ 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TYS
abr. 2 — abr. 91
mié. 4/2
mié. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Knoxville

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Round-trip from

$137
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One-way from

$82
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January

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August

Average price

$519
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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 marzo 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mié. 4/91:19 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 50mAllegiant Air
mié. 4/1611:00 amTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/27$137
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
vie. 4/253:09 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/2810:53 amTYS - LAS
1 stop22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$176
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mié. 4/233:01 pmSNA - TYS
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
mié. 4/305:24 amTYS - SNA
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
mar. 4/2912:59 amLAS - TYS
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 5/35:15 amTYS - LAS
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
sáb. 4/192:41 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/226:18 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mié. 5/218:00 amRNO - TYS
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
mié. 5/285:20 amTYS - RNO
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
lun. 5/58:29 amSAN - TYS
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/910:53 amTYS - SAN
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mié. 4/306:00 amLAS - TYS
1 stop7h 14mDelta
sáb. 5/35:00 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/27$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jue. 5/13:21 pmSNA - TYS
1 stop27h 38mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/512:50 pmTYS - SNA
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
sáb. 4/2611:59 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 5/35:15 amTYS - SMF
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
mar. 5/62:15 pmSJC - TYS
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/135:20 amTYS - SJC
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
mié. 5/76:45 amSNA - TYS
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/101:57 pmTYS - SNA
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$265

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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 marzo 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 4/9

1:19 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 4/16

11:00 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop4h 29m

$137

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 4/25

3:09 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 4/28

10:53 am-6:32 am

1 stop22h 39m

$176

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 4/23

3:01 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 4/30

5:24 am-9:34 am

1 stop7h 10m

$229

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 4/29

12:59 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 35m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

sáb. 5/3

5:15 am-9:27 am

1 stop7h 12m

$229

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

sáb. 4/19

2:41 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mar. 4/22

6:18 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$229

RenoKnoxville

RNO - TYS

RNOTYS

Reno

mié. 5/21

8:00 am-7:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mié. 5/28

5:20 am-10:01 am

1 stop7h 41m

$229

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

lun. 5/5

8:29 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

vie. 5/9

10:53 am-11:53 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$233

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 4/30

6:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

sáb. 5/3

5:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$237

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 5/1

3:21 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop27h 38m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 5/5

12:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop23h 55m

$244

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 4/26

11:59 pm-11:34 am

1 stop8h 35m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

sáb. 5/3

5:15 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 50m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from California to Knoxville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Knoxville

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 $295). Flying from California to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 marzo 28, 2025.

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 marzo 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Knoxville, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,798 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,897 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,603 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
731 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
9,798 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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 $82 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $115 and Frontier from $119 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Knoxville are San Francisco - 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 $295). Flying from California to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$503Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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