Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Africa from $747

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
TYS — JNB
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How far in advance should I book a flight from Knoxville to Africa?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 12% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Knoxville to Africa 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,027, or $1,027 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Africa from Knoxville. Prices for May average $1,128 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $692. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a May flight can save you 41% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from Knoxville to Africa (TYS - AF)?

When flying from Knoxville to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Knoxville McGhee TysonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/21

2 stops30h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/27

2 stops30h 32m

Knoxville McGhee TysonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/10

2 stops43h 04m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/12

2 stops28h 58m

Knoxville McGhee TysonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/2

2 stops32h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/8

2 stops26h 06m

Knoxville McGhee TysonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/21

2 stops22h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/27

3 stops27h 58m

Knoxville McGhee TysonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/2

2 stops32h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/8

2 stops26h 06m

Knoxville McGhee TysonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/21

2 stops27h 23m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/26

2 stops28h 51m

Knoxville McGhee TysonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/21

2 stops27h 23m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/26

2 stops28h 51m

Knoxville McGhee TysonCasablanca Mohamed V

TYS - CMN

TYSCMN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 10/6

2 stops33h 27m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 10/13

2 stops20h 42m

Knoxville McGhee TysonNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

TYS - NBO

TYSNBO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/10

3 stops47h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/12

3 stops27h 08m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Poor room between seats. Poor meal. No bread, no butter, no vinaigrette

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Poor room between seats. Poor meal. No bread, no butter, no vinaigrette

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Poor room between seats. Poor meal. No bread, no butter, no vinaigrette

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Poor room between seats. Poor meal. No bread, no butter, no vinaigrette

Qatar Airways
7.2
Good
1,816 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Poor room between seats. Poor meal. No bread, no butter, no vinaigrette

Brussels Airlines
6.7
Okay
65 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Poor room between seats. Poor meal. No bread, no butter, no vinaigrette

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Knoxville to Africa flights.

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.

Can I find flights from Knoxville to Africa for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Knoxville to Africa for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,082, but on average you can expect to pay $1,678.

What are the most popular routes from Knoxville to Africa?

What does TYS to JNB mean?

TYS and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. TYS to JNB refers to a flight route from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK).

Top 5 airlines flying from Knoxville to Africa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Knoxville to Africa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$721Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest$819Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,356Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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