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$545+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to China

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SHA
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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(Delta)

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$545
(Kiwi.com)
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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 November 13, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sat 11/157:00 amTYS - PVG
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/178:55 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,050
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 11/286:00 amTYS - PVG
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Tue 12/26:00 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops18h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,061
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:59 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops33h 01mDelta
Thu 12/185:30 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops34h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/13$1,074
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Tue 12/25:10 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/186:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,171
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:10 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$1,206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Tue 12/21:52 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops46h 23mANA
Wed 12/172:35 amPVG - TYS
2 stops27h 25mANA
Deal found 11/13$1,335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:30 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops61h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/181:30 pmPVG - TYS
3 stops58h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 11/245:10 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/296:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,469
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:10 amTYS - SHA
2 stops41h 35mJapan Airlines
Thu 12/181:10 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops38h 23mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,903
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:52 pmTYS - SHA
2 stops33h 33mANA
Thu 12/181:40 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops40h 20mANA
Deal found 11/13$4,640
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:23 pmTYS - PEK
2 stops22h 12mLufthansa
Tue 2/242:50 amPEK - TYS
2 stops29h 39mLufthansa
Deal found 11/13$6,428
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 11/241:13 pmTYS - SHA
2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/291:10 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$10,304

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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 November 13, 2025.
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

Fri 11/28

7:39 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

6:00 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops35h 53m

$1,061

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/24

12:49 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/29

6:00 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$1,061

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 12/2

7:59 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops33h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/18

5:30 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$1,074

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/28

5:10 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

6:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop18h 55m

$1,206

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/11

11:34 am-8:55 am

2 stops33h 21m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 4/16

10:10 am-7:26 pm

2 stops21h 16m

$1,280

KnoxvilleShenzhen

TYS - SZX

TYSSZX

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/20

6:45 am-3:20 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Shenzhen

Mon 2/23

5:25 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops40h 45m

$1,747

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/26

7:40 am-1:30 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/2

6:45 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,774

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/11

6:28 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 37m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/15

1:35 am-3:23 pm

2 stops49h 48m

$1,843

KnoxvilleBeijing

TYS - PEK

TYSPEK

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-8:35 pm

2 stops48h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/9

3:15 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops34h 03m

$1,869

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 12/2

5:10 am-11:45 am

2 stops41h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/18

1:10 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$1,903

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TYS to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Knoxville to China in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 November 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Knoxville to China, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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 China. 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 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 18h 41m. The distance from Knoxville to China is about 7513 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $548. Users have also found prices from $548 and $548 on Japan Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Knoxville to China are Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Guangzhou Baiyun and Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Beijing Capital.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Knoxville to China

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Knoxville to China. 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 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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