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$148+ Cheap flights from Knoxville to San Diego (TYS - SAN)

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TYS — SAN
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from Knoxville McGhee Tyson to San Diego are usually found in May or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to San Diego (SAN). 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$148
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$398
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From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to San Diego
One-way flight from Knoxville McGhee Tyson to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to San Diego
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:20 amTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Mon 1/610:30 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/18$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/254:11 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/610:39 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/258:45 amTYS - SAN
2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/612:50 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$534
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:11 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/26:25 amSAN - TYS
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$739
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/185:16 amTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/1812:47 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,063

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KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/16

4:19 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop10h 33m

San Diego

Wed 1/22

2:32 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$157

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/27

1:58 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Diego

Fri 1/31

5:01 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops20h 24m

$287

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/19

12:12 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Diego

Wed 2/26

6:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$288

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/4

1:59 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops8h 54m

San Diego

Sat 2/8

10:15 am-10:42 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$298

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/20

5:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Mon 3/31

9:40 pm-9:12 am

1 stop8h 32m

$343

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/19

12:12 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 47m

San Diego

Wed 2/26

6:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$383

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 1/12

12:33 pm-12:36 pm

3 stops27h 03m

$148

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 1/12

4:19 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$161

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 6/7

5:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$269

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 6/7

2:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$319

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Knoxville-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Knoxville-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Knoxville-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Knoxville to San Diego

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Knoxville to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Knoxville to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Knoxville to San Diego is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to San Diego?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Knoxville to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 TYS to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Knoxville to San Diego in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Knoxville to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Knoxville to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Knoxville to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Knoxville to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

6.1
Okay
3,479 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Knoxville to San Diego round-trip?

    Frontier, at $157, was found to be the cheapest airline from Knoxville to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Frontier is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville to San Diego 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 Knoxville to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Knoxville to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 4 airlines flying from Knoxville to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$155Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$285Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$330Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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