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$1,073+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to China

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SHA
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to China

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 July 12, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/245:33 pm
TYS
-
CAN
2 stops27h 22m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 8/315:00 am
CAN
-
TYS
2 stops30h 18m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/10$1,073
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:05 pm
TYS
-
PEK
2 stops33h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 8/307:40 pm
PEK
-
TYS
2 stops39h 38m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/9$1,123
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/711:35 am
TYS
-
CAN
2 stops32h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 12/1810:15 am
CAN
-
TYS
2 stops21h 28m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/9$1,211
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/128:47 am
TYS
-
PEK
2 stops35h 38m
Korean Air
Mon 11/166:55 pm
PEK
-
TYS
2 stops29h 11m
Korean Air
Deal found 7/7$1,222
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:40 am
TYS
-
PVG
2 stops35h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/157:20 am
PVG
-
TYS
2 stops24h 23m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/9$1,245
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/92:43 pm
TYS
-
PVG
2 stops39h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/3012:20 pm
PVG
-
TYS
2 stops23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$1,251
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/310:50 am
TYS
-
PVG
2 stops45h 35m
ANA
Tue 1/122:35 am
PVG
-
TYS
2 stops23h 45m
ANA
Deal found 7/10$1,258
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/37:00 am
TYS
-
PVG
2 stops29h 15m
ANA
Mon 1/112:35 am
PVG
-
TYS
2 stops23h 43m
ANA
Deal found 7/9$1,259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:33 am
TYS
-
PVG
1 stop19h 52m
Delta
Wed 9/169:55 am
PVG
-
TYS
1 stop23h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/9$1,273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:33 am
TYS
-
PVG
1 stop19h 52m
Delta
Tue 9/155:30 pm
PVG
-
TYS
2 stops29h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/9$1,278
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2210:42 am
TYS
-
SHA
2 stops37h 33m
ANA
Mon 11/21:40 pm
SHA
-
TYS
2 stops40h 22m
ANA
Deal found 7/9$1,289
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 10/147:15 am
TYS
-
PVG
2 stops25h 25m
ANA
Sun 11/18:30 am
PVG
-
TYS
2 stops45h 32m
ANA
Deal found 7/7$1,289

Find flight deals from Knoxville to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Knoxville to China flight deals. Data was last updated July 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,073
(Gurufare)
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to China
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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 July 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to China that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

KnoxvilleBeijing

TYS - PEK

TYSPEK

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/23

8:05 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/30

7:40 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$1,123

KnoxvilleBeijing

TYS - PEK

TYSPEK

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/12

8:47 am-9:25 am

2 stops35h 38m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/16

6:55 pm-11:06 am

2 stops29h 11m

$1,222

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/9

7:33 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

9:55 am-9:44 pm

1 stop23h 49m

$1,273
Quickest round-trip

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 9/8

7:33 am-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

9:55 am-5:38 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$1,273

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/24

7:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/17

9:55 am-5:38 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$1,273

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/24

7:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

9:55 am-5:38 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$1,273

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/3

7:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/12

1:40 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops36h 38m

$1,294

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/20

9:55 am-9:44 pm

1 stop23h 49m

$1,328

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/21

6:50 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/28

4:50 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops42h 28m

$1,351

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 10/9

11:35 am-1:15 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/16

8:35 am-11:22 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$1,351

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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 July 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Knoxville to China, such as Cathay Pacific and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,406 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,406 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,406 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,806 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,406 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

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 19h 52m. 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 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 - Shanghai Pu Dong and Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Guangzhou Baiyun.

  • 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 July 12, 2026.
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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