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$75+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to California

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — LAX
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$168
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$75
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$430
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Mon 2/27:35 am
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 35m
Allegiant Air
Fri 2/610:00 am
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 50m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/13$168
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 2/97:35 am
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/128:35 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 2/24:30 pm
TYS
-
ONT
1 stop10h 50m
Frontier
Mon 2/96:20 am
ONT
-
TYS
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 2/94:30 pm
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Thu 2/128:35 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop19h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 2/24:30 pm
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop10h 38m
Frontier
Fri 2/66:30 am
SAN
-
TYS
1 stop6h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$190
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/24:30 pm
TYS
-
LAX
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Mon 2/96:30 am
LAX
-
TYS
1 stop6h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Mon 2/27:35 am
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/55:12 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$191
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/24:30 pm
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Thu 2/512:22 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop24h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$192
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/41:43 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 31m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/84:04 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/14$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Mon 2/24:30 pm
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop10h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/610:00 am
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Fri 1/304:25 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop11h 03m
Frontier
Fri 2/66:15 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$210
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:40 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/268:35 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop18h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$212

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to California 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 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to California that are best for you.

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California

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Depart

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Price

KnoxvilleOntario

TYS - ONT

TYSONT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/2

4:30 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop25h 37m

Ontario

Mon 2/9

6:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$181

KnoxvilleLos Angeles

TYS - LAX

TYSLAX

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/2

4:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop11h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

6:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$201

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/2

4:30 pm-12:28 am

1 stop10h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

6:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$215

KnoxvilleLos Angeles

TYS - LAX

TYSLAX

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

4:25 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

7:55 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$220

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/27

6:51 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 17m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

3:05 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$250

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/13

7:22 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/20

4:18 pm-11:01 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$254

KnoxvilleLos Angeles

TYS - LAX

TYSLAX

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/30

4:25 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

7:55 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$262

KnoxvilleOntario

TYS - ONT

TYSONT

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/2

8:13 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop28h 21m

Ontario

Mon 3/9

9:49 pm-12:51 pm

2 stops36h 02m

$275

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/13

8:12 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 16m

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

8:48 am-7:27 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$275

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/11

11:40 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Diego

Wed 2/18

12:16 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$277

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to California (average of $114). Flying from Knoxville to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Knoxville to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,719 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,719 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,719 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,049 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,719 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,719 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,132 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,719 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,719 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Knoxville to California?

    Most people fly from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) if they book a flight from Knoxville to California. Knoxville McGhee Tyson is conveniently located just 11.3 mi from Knoxville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to California?

    Airlines like Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Knoxville to California in about 7h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 41m. There are 1897 mi between Knoxville and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Knoxville to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $76. Users have also found prices from $91 and $114 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Knoxville McGhee Tyson - San Diego, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Knoxville to California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to California (average of $114). Flying from Knoxville to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $253). 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 California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to California. 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$366Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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