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$166+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Pigeon Forge, TN

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TYS
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - TYS
2 stops30h 31mFrontier
Fri 1/234:25 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/259:00 amSFO - TYS
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/64:41 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - TYS
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/2210:00 amTYS - SFO
1 stop28h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amSFO - TYS
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/2510:00 amTYS - SFO
1 stop10h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$390
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/186:24 amSFO - TYS
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Fri 1/234:25 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amSFO - TYS
2 stops36h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/234:25 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$412
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:24 amSFO - TYS
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Thu 1/84:23 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop11h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$413
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:30 amSFO - TYS
1 stop30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/248:30 amTYS - SFO
2 stops18h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$424

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge

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Round-trip from

$166
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August

Average price

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San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

6:15 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

4:25 pm-10:08 am

2 stops20h 43m

$291

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:20 pm-10:57 am

1 stop8h 37m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 1/27

11:40 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$329

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

11:48 am-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 2/8

7:54 am-2:37 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$329

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

7:18 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/26

7:25 pm-1:28 am

1 stop9h 03m

$329

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

1:19 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/16

7:20 pm-1:30 am

1 stop9h 10m

$329

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

10:08 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/16

7:35 am-7:12 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$374

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-11:13 pm

2 stops14h 13m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/8

1:00 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$452

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Wed 12/17

6:30 am-3:31 pm

1 stop30h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 1/25

10:00 am-5:54 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$459

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

11:20 pm-10:48 am

1 stop8h 28m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 1/6

5:29 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$469

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Fri 12/19

6:00 am-5:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 1/24

8:30 am-11:41 pm

2 stops18h 11m

$478

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge (average of $174). Flying from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge in December is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 SFO to PG9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Pigeon Forge

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Pigeon Forge. 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 Pigeon Forge. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge. 5 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Pigeon Forge per day.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge in 7h 59m. Fly via Frontier, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Pigeon Forge are separated by a distance of 2114 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $162 and $174 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge 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 to Pigeon Forge?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge (average of $174). Flying from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge in December is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 to Pigeon Forge

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Pigeon Forge. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$313Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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