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$909+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Africa

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — JNB
Dec 30 — Jan 61
Tue 12/30
Tue 1/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Knoxville to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated November 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$985
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$909
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,088
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Africa
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 12/53:14 pmTYS - JNB
2 stops33h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/1910:00 pmJNB - TYS
2 stops29h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/28$1,560
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:38 amTYS - NBO
2 stops39h 37mQatar Airways
Fri 12/55:00 pmNBO - TYS
2 stops31h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/29$1,583
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:45 amTYS - JNB
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/92:30 pmJNB - TYS
3 stops31h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/29$1,735
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amTYS - NBO
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/202:40 amNBO - TYS
2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,851
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:30 pmTYS - NBO
3 stops27h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/55:30 pmNBO - TYS
3 stops29h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/29$1,865
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Thu 12/117:05 amTYS - NBO
2 stops54h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2111:55 pmNBO - TYS
2 stops31h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,994
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Fri 12/51:14 pmTYS - JNB
3 stops34h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/198:20 amJNB - TYS
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/28$1,995
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:18 pmTYS - JNB
2 stops37h 47mQatar Airways
Tue 12/91:45 pmJNB - TYS
2 stops38h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/29$2,004
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/162:30 pmTYS - NBO
3 stops24h 15mLufthansa
Fri 12/2611:55 pmNBO - TYS
2 stops32h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 11/28$2,084
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:00 amTYS - NBO
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/251:45 amNBO - TYS
3 stops38h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$2,402
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:25 pmTYS - NBO
2 stops42h 35mLufthansa
Fri 12/2611:55 pmNBO - TYS
2 stops32h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 11/29$2,415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/105:40 amTYS - ACC
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Tue 1/1311:35 amACC - TYS
1 stop17h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/30$2,415

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to Africa 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 November 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Africa that are best for you.

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KnoxvilleCasablanca

TYS - CMN

TYSCMN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/18

12:17 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops25h 03m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 2/22

6:55 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops31h 28m

$985

KnoxvilleCasablanca

TYS - CMN

TYSCMN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/18

2:21 pm-1:20 am

2 stops29h 59m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 2/21

2:30 am-7:29 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$1,007

KnoxvilleCasablanca

TYS - CMN

TYSCMN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/18

5:00 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 2/22

11:25 am-5:54 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$1,013

KnoxvilleNairobi

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 2/22

10:55 am-9:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/25

11:55 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops47h 20m

$1,155

KnoxvilleNairobi

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 3/1

6:40 am-12:05 am

2 stops33h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/20

5:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$1,182

KnoxvilleNairobi

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/14

2:21 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops24h 24m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 4/24

10:55 pm-7:31 pm

2 stops27h 36m

$1,194

KnoxvilleNairobi

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/14

6:40 am-12:05 am

2 stops33h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/23

1:20 am-5:35 pm

2 stops47h 15m

$1,223

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

5:36 pm-10:25 am

2 stops33h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/26

10:00 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$1,233

KnoxvilleJohannesburg

TYS - JNB

TYSJNB

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/29

2:57 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,234

KnoxvilleNairobi

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 2/22

1:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/25

11:20 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,243

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Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Knoxville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Knoxville to Africa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Africa (average of $957). Flying from Knoxville to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 AF?

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Knoxville to Africa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Knoxville to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. 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 Africa. Reviews last updated November 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Knoxville to Africa, such as Delta, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,598 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,545 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to Africa. 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 from for flights from Knoxville to Africa?

    If you book a flight to Africa from Knoxville, you will be flying from McGhee Tyson, which is the city’s only airport. Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is located 11.3 mi from the center of Knoxville.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to Africa?

    Departing from Knoxville to Africa will take you 17h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4229 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 Knoxville to Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $909. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Knoxville to Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Knoxville to Africa?

    While some choose either Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Cape Town Intl, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Knoxville to Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Africa (average of $957). Flying from Knoxville to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 Knoxville to Africa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to Africa. 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 November 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$567Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$675Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$851Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,216Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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