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$644+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — TYS
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,568
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$644
(United Airlines)
From Shanghai to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 2/231:10 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops42h 15mJapan Airlines
Sat 8/235:22 amTYS - SHA
2 stops42h 03mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,568
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 2/231:30 pmSHA - TYS
3 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/237:00 amTYS - SHA
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$2,416

Find flights from Shanghai to Knoxville within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 30, 2025.

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ShanghaiKnoxville

SHA - TYS

SHATYS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/23

1:10 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/23

5:22 am-11:25 am

2 stops42h 03m

$1,568

ShanghaiKnoxville

SHA - TYS

SHATYS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/23

1:30 pm-9:59 am

3 stops33h 29m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$2,416

ShanghaiKnoxville

SHA - TYS

SHATYS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/23

1:30 pm-9:59 am

3 stops33h 29m

$644

ShanghaiKnoxville

SHA - TYS

SHATYS

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/23

1:10 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$959

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Deals found on 1/29

Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Knoxville

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Knoxville

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to Knoxville at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 30, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,445 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,445 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,445 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,445 reviews

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

    Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Knoxville from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to McGhee Tyson (TYS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 0 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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