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$82+ 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — LAX
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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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 March 11, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/201:43 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 31m
Allegiant Air
Fri 4/244:04 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/6$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/258:30 am
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop17h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/2711:44 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop18h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 5/104:28 pm
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:44 am
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop26h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 8/172:47 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 19m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/242:43 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/10$205
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/164:28 pm
TYS
-
LAX
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:15 am
LAX
-
TYS
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$210
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:28 pm
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop21h 37m
Frontier
Sat 5/912:59 am
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 8/172:47 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 19m
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/212:43 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/9$214
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/271:43 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 31m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/14:04 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/9$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/258:30 am
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop17h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/311:36 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop20h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/234:28 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Sun 4/266:00 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$221
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares 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
Mon 5/184:04 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/6$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 6/18:08 pm
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Mon 6/86:25 am
SAN
-
TYS
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$231

Find flight deals from Knoxville to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Knoxville to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$82
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$503
Provider with most accurate pricing for Knoxville McGhee Tyson-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Knoxville McGhee Tyson-Los Angeles Los Angeles flights.
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to California
One-way flight from Knoxville McGhee Tyson to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 6/3

5:59 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/6

10:10 pm-9:11 am

1 stop8h 01m

$271

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/21

9:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Diego

Tue 4/28

12:10 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$297

KnoxvilleLos Angeles

TYS - LAX

TYSLAX

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/22

5:26 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

11:20 pm-10:21 am

1 stop8h 01m

$307

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/2

3:05 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$319

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/2

7:25 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/6

11:40 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$332

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/1

7:05 am-11:04 am

1 stop6h 59m

San Diego

Tue 4/7

11:01 am-11:41 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$346

KnoxvilleSan Diego

TYS - SAN

TYSSAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/23

6:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Mon 4/27

10:40 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$346
Quickest round-trip

KnoxvilleLas Vegas

TYS - LAS

TYSLAS

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 6/1

7:33 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$347

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 4/3

5:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

11:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop8h 30m

$349

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/30

3:30 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

1:45 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$349

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to California (average of $88). 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 March 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

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 Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Knoxville to California in about 7h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 29m. 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $91. Users have also found prices from $114 and $114 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to California (average of $88). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$366Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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