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$115+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TYS
8月 5 — 8月 121
火 8/5
火 8/12
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Cheap flight deals from California to Knoxville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Knoxville flight deals. Data was last updated 7月 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$218
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$115
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$448
From California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
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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 7月 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
金 9/266:45 amSNA - TYS
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
月 9/298:30 amTYS - SNA
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
木 8/145:42 pmBUR - TYS
1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines
月 8/182:29 pmTYS - BUR
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
火 9/1610:02 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
土 10/187:05 amTYS - SMF
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
水 10/221:15 pmSJC - TYS
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
火 10/286:00 amTYS - SJC
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
金 9/126:15 amSAN - TYS
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
月 9/158:30 amTYS - SAN
1 stop16h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$255
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
水 8/135:21 pmONT - TYS
1 stop20h 08mFrontier
日 8/175:25 pmTYS - ONT
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$255
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
土 10/252:20 pmSNA - TYS
1 stop26h 17mFrontier
木 10/305:14 pmTYS - SNA
1 stop21h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$265
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
土 10/410:49 amSFO - TYS
1 stop26h 29mFrontier
木 10/98:22 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop14h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
水 10/83:14 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
土 10/116:47 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
水 8/2712:30 pmSJC - TYS
1 stop8h 18mDelta
日 8/316:14 pmTYS - SJC
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/29$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
木 8/216:25 amSAN - TYS
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
月 8/257:10 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
木 9/412:42 pmBUR - TYS
1 stop8h 06mDelta
月 9/85:45 amTYS - BUR
1 stop9h 02mDelta
Deal found 7/31$289

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Knoxville that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Knoxville

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

金 9/26

6:45 am-10:30 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

月 9/29

8:30 am-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$218

BurbankKnoxville

BUR - TYS

BURTYS

Burbank Bob Hope

木 8/14

5:42 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop16h 57m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

月 8/18

2:29 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$236

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

火 9/16

10:02 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

土 10/18

7:05 am-1:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$251

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

水 10/22

1:15 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 08m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

火 10/28

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$251

OntarioKnoxville

ONT - TYS

ONTTYS

Ontario

水 8/13

5:21 pm-4:29 pm

1 stop20h 08m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

日 8/17

5:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$255

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

金 9/12

6:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

月 9/15

8:30 am-10:26 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$255

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

土 10/4

10:49 am-4:18 pm

1 stop26h 29m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

木 10/9

8:22 pm-7:46 am

1 stop14h 24m

$265

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

水 8/27

12:30 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

日 8/31

6:14 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$277

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

水 10/8

3:14 pm-12:23 am

1 stop6h 09m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

土 10/11

6:47 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$277

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

木 8/21

6:25 am-7:41 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

月 8/25

7:10 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$278

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Knoxville (average of $294). Flying from California to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 CA to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Knoxville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7月 31, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Knoxville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Knoxville. 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 Knoxville. Reviews last updated 7月 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from California to Knoxville have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
702 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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 $125 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $126 and Frontier from $127 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, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Knoxville McGhee Tyson and San Francisco - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Knoxville (average of $294). Flying from California to Knoxville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 7月 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$378Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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