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$75+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$152
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$75
(Mytrip)
From California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/121:22 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Wed 3/2611:00 amTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/20$152
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/121:22 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/269:00 amTYS - LAS
1 stop17h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$200
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.
Sat 2/157:00 amBUR - TYS
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/223:48 pmTYS - BUR
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$229
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.
Sat 2/157:45 amSNA - TYS
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/225:28 amTYS - SNA
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$229
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.
Wed 2/196:00 amFAT - TYS
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/2612:19 pmTYS - FAT
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/127:00 amLAS - TYS
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/2610:35 amTYS - LAS
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$229
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/66:05 amSFO - TYS
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Sun 2/94:19 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1910:59 amSAN - TYS
2 stops9h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/264:55 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/1112:40 amLAS - TYS
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Wed 3/262:35 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/21$237
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.
Tue 2/182:32 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/252:43 pmTYS - SMF
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$249
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.
Tue 3/182:46 pmSJC - TYS
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/93:29 pmTYS - SJC
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$249
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.
Tue 4/1512:59 amLAS - TYS
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/206:18 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$259

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 January 21, 2025.

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Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/12

1:22 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/26

11:00 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$152

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/12

1:22 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/26

9:00 am-11:52 pm

1 stop17h 52m

$200

BurbankKnoxville

BUR - TYS

BURTYS

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 2/15

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/22

3:48 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$229

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/12

7:00 am-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/26

10:35 am-4:26 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$229

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/15

7:45 am-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/22

5:28 am-9:38 am

1 stop7h 10m

$229

FresnoKnoxville

FAT - TYS

FATTYS

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/26

12:19 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$229

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Wed 2/19

10:59 am-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/26

4:55 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$234

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/11

12:40 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/26

2:35 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$237

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

2:32 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/25

2:43 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$249

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Tue 3/18

2:46 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/9

3:29 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$249

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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 $297). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Knoxville, such as Allegiant Air, United Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
8,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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 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 $75 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $81 and American Airlines from $115 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 Ontario - 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 $297). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$538Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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