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$580+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to China

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TYS — SHA
Feb 14 — Feb 211
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Knoxville to China flight deals. Data was last updated January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,177
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$580
(Japan Airlines)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Knoxville McGhee Tyson-Guangzhou Baiyun flight deals.
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From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to China
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:31 am
TYS
-
PVG
2 stops35h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/78:35 am
PVG
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TYS
2 stops27h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,177
This Japan Airlines 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/227:54 am
TYS
-
SHA
2 stops38h 51m
Japan Airlines
Mon 1/261:10 pm
SHA
-
TYS
2 stops36h 36m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,277
This Japan Airlines 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/227:54 am
TYS
-
PVG
2 stops46h 36m
Japan Airlines
Mon 1/2610:00 am
PVG
-
TYS
2 stops25h 47m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 3/16:30 am
TYS
-
PEK
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/82:15 pm
PEK
-
TYS
2 stops44h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,332
This Cathay Pacific 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1110:58 am
TYS
-
CAN
2 stops33h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/1610:10 am
CAN
-
TYS
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,332
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/235:44 am
TYS
-
PVG
1 stop21h 36m
American Airlines
Thu 5/75:20 pm
PVG
-
TYS
1 stop18h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,363
This IEagle 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/285:40 am
TYS
-
CAN
2 stops43h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/612:55 am
CAN
-
TYS
2 stops36h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/14$1,446
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:18 pm
TYS
-
PEK
2 stops28h 27m
Lufthansa
Sun 6/212:30 am
PEK
-
TYS
2 stops33h 29m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/15$1,521
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 5/207:18 pm
TYS
-
PEK
2 stops28h 27m
Lufthansa
Tue 6/232:30 am
PEK
-
TYS
2 stops33h 29m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/15$1,586
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:18 pm
TYS
-
PEK
2 stops28h 27m
Lufthansa
Sun 6/211:25 pm
PEK
-
TYS
2 stops46h 34m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/15$1,596
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:18 pm
TYS
-
PEK
2 stops28h 27m
Lufthansa
Fri 6/261:25 pm
PEK
-
TYS
2 stops66h 57m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/15$1,603
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/247:35 pm
TYS
-
PEK
2 stops51h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 6/231:25 pm
PEK
-
TYS
2 stops46h 34m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/15$1,614

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to China 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 China that are best for you.

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KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/23

11:31 am-11:05 am

2 stops35h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/7

8:35 am-11:56 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$1,177

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/9

1:10 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$1,277

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/5

7:54 am-7:30 pm

2 stops46h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/9

6:40 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops31h 06m

$1,277

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/19

4:02 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops36h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

6:40 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$1,277

KnoxvilleBeijing

TYS - PEK

TYSPEK

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-3:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/8

2:15 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops44h 24m

$1,332

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/11

10:58 am-8:55 am

2 stops33h 57m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 4/16

10:10 am-11:56 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$1,332

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/23

5:44 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/7

5:20 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$1,363

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/28

5:40 am-2:25 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 3/6

12:55 am-12:28 am

2 stops36h 33m

$1,446

KnoxvilleBeijing

TYS - PEK

TYSPEK

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/20

9:40 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/21

2:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$1,521

KnoxvilleBeijing

TYS - PEK

TYSPEK

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/19

7:18 pm-11:45 am

2 stops28h 27m

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/23

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops46h 34m

$1,521

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated January 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Knoxville to China, such as Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jan 2026

HKG - CTS

I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.

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

    Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to China from Knoxville.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to China?

    Departing from Knoxville to China will take you 21h 36m. The distance from Knoxville to China is about 7513 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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