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$85+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TYS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$170
(Frontier)

One-way from

$85
(Frontier)

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August

Average price

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/276:00 amSFO - TYS
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Thu 4/104:31 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:52 pmOAK - TYS
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1012:50 pmTYS - OAK
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:54 pmSJC - TYS
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1611:00 amTYS - SJC
1 stop10h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 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 4/95:24 amTYS - SJC
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:15 amSJC - TYS
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Wed 4/165:30 amTYS - SJC
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/262:19 pmSFO - TYS
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Tue 4/86:45 amTYS - SFO
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/20$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1112:21 amSFO - TYS
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/196:21 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$339
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/512:15 pmSJC - TYS
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/165:24 amTYS - SJC
1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/1712:08 amSFO - TYS
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/2310:40 amTYS - SFO
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 2/276:20 amSJC - TYS
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/274:00 pmTYS - SJC
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$390
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/258:25 amSFO - TYS
1 stop10h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/274:23 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$391
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/48:20 amSFO - TYS
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/76:50 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop30h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$569

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Knoxville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-3:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/10

4:31 pm-12:44 am

1 stop11h 13m

$170

OaklandKnoxville

OAK - TYS

OAKTYS

Oakland

Thu 3/6

5:52 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/10

12:50 pm-9:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

$227

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Wed 4/2

7:54 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops24h 22m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/16

11:00 am-6:57 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$248

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

5:24 am-11:24 am

1 stop9h 00m

$249

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Tue 4/1

1:01 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/15

5:30 am-11:39 am

1 stop9h 09m

$277

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

2:19 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/9

12:55 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$309

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

12:21 am-10:38 am

1 stop7h 17m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/19

6:21 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$339

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Sat 4/5

12:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/16

5:24 am-11:24 am

1 stop9h 00m

$349

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

12:08 am-10:15 am

1 stop7h 07m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/23

10:40 am-5:12 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$382

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

8:25 am-9:57 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/27

4:23 pm-12:43 am

1 stop11h 20m

$391

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville (average of $296). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville as you normally would.

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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $125 and $139 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville?

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville consider San Francisco - Knoxville McGhee Tyson, San Jose - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Oakland - Knoxville McGhee Tyson as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville (average of $296). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$608Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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