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$1,046+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to China

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TYS — SHA
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 6, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/65:10 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/136:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,046
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/282:49 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops36h 01mDelta
Tue 12/26:00 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops39h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/6$1,050
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sun 11/95:10 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,064
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sun 11/95:45 amTYS - PVG
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:55 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,068
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/65:10 amTYS - SHA
2 stops41h 35mJapan Airlines
Thu 11/131:10 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops39h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:25 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops58h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/141:30 pmPVG - TYS
3 stops58h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,426
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/98:30 amTYS - PEK
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/111:20 pmPEK - TYS
2 stops45h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,445
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:00 amTYS - PVG
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/132:20 amPVG - TYS
3 stops33h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,456
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/5$1,469
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Mon 11/243:53 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops34h 27mDelta
Sat 11/296:00 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops18h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/5$1,473
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Sun 12/77:00 amTYS - PVG
2 stops29h 15mANA
Sat 12/132:35 amPVG - TYS
2 stops23h 42mANA
Deal found 11/6$1,561
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/75:24 amTYS - SHA
2 stops41h 21mJapan Airlines
Sun 12/141:10 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops39h 22mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,861

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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 6, 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-9:38 am

2 stops28h 38m

$1,050

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 12/7

5:24 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/14

6:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,064

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/6

6:25 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$1,082

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

7:20 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/6

1:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$1,086

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/11

12:18 pm-8:55 am

2 stops32h 37m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 4/16

10:10 am-11:47 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$1,280

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

1:59 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/6

1:40 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$1,488

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-5:25 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,664

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/11

12:18 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops37h 47m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/15

1:35 am-3:23 pm

2 stops49h 48m

$1,679

KnoxvilleGuangzhou

TYS - CAN

TYSCAN

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 2/26

6:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops54h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/1

12:55 am-11:53 pm

2 stops35h 58m

$1,708

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/4

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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 6, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Knoxville to China in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% 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 6, 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
8,001 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

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
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

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 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 - 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 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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