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$811+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to China

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TYS — PVG
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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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 April 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 9/207:51 amTYS - PVG
1 stop18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/305:00 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,101
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 9/202:00 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops46h 35mANA
Mon 9/291:35 amPVG - TYS
2 stops47h 50mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,310
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 9/202:00 pmTYS - PEK
2 stops58h 00mANA
Tue 9/308:20 amPEK - TYS
2 stops41h 05mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,498
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2810:55 amTYS - PVG
2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 6/411:00 amPVG - TYS
2 stops46h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,529
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 9/207:51 amTYS - SHA
2 stops39h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/301:35 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,734
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/27:50 pmTYS - SHA
2 stops27h 35mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/1712:50 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops36h 36mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,831
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/286:10 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops33h 15mDelta
Wed 6/43:45 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop17h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,893
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/207:25 pmTYS - PEK
3 stops56h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/305:25 pmPEK - TYS
2 stops28h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/138:05 amTYS - CAN
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/2011:15 amCAN - TYS
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,233
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/137:00 amTYS - CAN
2 stops41h 30mJapan Airlines
Fri 6/202:10 pmCAN - TYS
2 stops36h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,266
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/131:56 pmTYS - CAN
2 stops37h 34mQatar Airways
Thu 6/191:35 amCAN - TYS
2 stops34h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,327
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 9/205:35 pmTYS - PEK
2 stops54h 10mLufthansa
Mon 9/292:50 amPEK - TYS
2 stops26h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$2,430

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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 April 29, 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

Wed 5/28

10:55 am-7:55 am

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/4

11:00 am-9:33 pm

2 stops46h 33m

$1,529

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 9/20

7:51 am-11:25 am

2 stops39h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/30

1:35 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,734

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 6/2

7:50 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/17

12:50 pm-1:26 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$1,831

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/28

6:10 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/4

3:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,893

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/28

5:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/4

5:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$2,156

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 6/13

8:05 am-12:30 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 6/20

11:15 am-12:50 pm

3 stops37h 35m

$2,233

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 6/13

7:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 6/20

2:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$2,266

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 6/13

1:56 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops37h 34m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 6/19

1:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 24m

$2,327

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

1:35 am-1:21 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$2,424

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/28

5:45 am-3:45 pm

3 stops46h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

12:20 am-2:33 pm

3 stops50h 13m

$4,411

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

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Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Knoxville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Knoxville to China

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to China (average of $1,167). Flying from Knoxville to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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.

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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from Knoxville to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, ANA and Delta from Knoxville to China. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,094. Users have also found prices from $1,593 and $1,621 on American Airlines and Japan 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 - Beijing Capital and Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to China (average of $1,167). Flying from Knoxville to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 3 airlines flying from Knoxville to China

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,579Average$1,883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Korean AirCheapest$1,690Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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