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$94+ Cheap flights from California to Knoxville (TYS)

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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TYS
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Knoxville

Cheapest flights from California to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/269:04 pm
LAX
-
TYS
1 stop17h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:28 pm
TYS
-
LAX
1 stop10h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$207
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:04 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 47m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/271:43 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 31m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/27$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:15 am
LAX
-
TYS
1 stop6h 18m
Frontier
Thu 4/234:28 pm
TYS
-
LAX
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$211
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2512:59 am
ONT
-
TYS
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Thu 4/304:28 pm
TYS
-
ONT
1 stop10h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Sat 4/256:15 am
LAX
-
TYS
1 stop30h 18m
Frontier
Thu 4/304:28 pm
TYS
-
LAX
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$212
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/244:04 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 47m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/271:43 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 31m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/2$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:00 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop6h 28m
Frontier
Thu 4/164:28 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Wed 4/223:49 pm
LAX
-
TYS
1 stop21h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:28 pm
TYS
-
LAX
1 stop10h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sat 4/1812:24 pm
LAX
-
TYS
1 stop24h 09m
Frontier
Thu 4/234:28 pm
TYS
-
LAX
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/1$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 4/17:00 am
LAX
-
TYS
2 stops26h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/64:20 pm
TYS
-
LAX
1 stop10h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$241
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:00 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Thu 4/304:28 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/28$245
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/303:54 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 45m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/61:33 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 31m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/2$249

Find flight deals from California to Knoxville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Knoxville flight deals. Data was last updated March 3, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$202
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One-way from

$94
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Average price

$553
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Knoxville 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 March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/10

12:35 am-9:11 am

1 stop5h 36m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/15

4:00 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$251

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Sat 5/2

7:15 am-7:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/5

5:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$282

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Mon 4/6

10:43 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 14m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/8

4:09 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$294

Los AngelesKnoxville

LAX - TYS

LAXTYS

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/29

11:02 am-6:14 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$299

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/2

12:55 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 21m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/7

5:24 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$315

Los AngelesKnoxville

LAX - TYS

LAXTYS

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

11:50 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/18

12:20 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$317

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Wed 5/13

11:33 am-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/27

5:45 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 38m

$318

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Sat 5/9

10:30 pm-9:34 am

1 stop8h 04m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 5/11

3:05 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$318

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/11

7:52 pm-10:08 am

2 stops11h 16m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/15

6:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$346

Los AngelesKnoxville

LAX - TYS

LAXTYS

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/25

11:02 am-6:14 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from California to Knoxville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Knoxville

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Knoxville (average of $65). Flying from California to Knoxville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Knoxville. 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 into for flights to Knoxville from California?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Knoxville.

  • How long is the flight from California to Knoxville?

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines fly from California to Knoxville in about 5h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 44m. California and Knoxville are separated by a distance of 1734 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $69 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $83 and American Airlines from $124 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Knoxville are Los Angeles - Knoxville McGhee Tyson, San Francisco - Knoxville McGhee Tyson and Ontario - Knoxville McGhee Tyson.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Knoxville 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 California to Knoxville?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Knoxville (average of $65). Flying from California to Knoxville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $264). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Knoxville

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Knoxville. 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$65Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$503Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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