Knoxville

$85+ Cheap flights from California to Knoxville (TYS)

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LAX — TYS
Feb 13 — Feb 201
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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 January 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$154
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$85
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$506
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Knoxville McGhee Tyson flight deals.
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From California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
One-way flight from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

Find 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 January 14, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/610:00 am
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 50m
Allegiant Air
Mon 2/97:35 am
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 35m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/14$154
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/236:10 am
ONT
-
TYS
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Mon 3/28:13 pm
TYS
-
ONT
1 stop28h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/55:12 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop19h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/97:35 am
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$184
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Fri 2/66:00 am
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Mon 2/94:30 pm
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$190
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/55:12 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Mon 2/94:30 pm
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$191
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Thu 1/297:55 pm
LAX
-
TYS
1 stop16h 35m
Frontier
Mon 2/24:30 pm
TYS
-
LAX
1 stop23h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/66:00 am
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/97:35 am
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 2/134:18 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 43m
Allegiant Air
Mon 2/161:40 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 48m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/13$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/412:44 pm
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/97:35 am
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Fri 1/306:00 am
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Mon 2/24:30 pm
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop10h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 2/206:25 am
SAN
-
TYS
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:13 pm
TYS
-
SAN
1 stop6h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13$215
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Fri 2/276:15 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Mon 3/28:13 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop28h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/14$215

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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

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/9

4:30 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$190

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Fri 2/20

6:25 am-7:27 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/23

8:13 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 55m

$215

OntarioKnoxville

ONT - TYS

ONTTYS

Ontario

Mon 2/2

6:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 2/6

4:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 55m

$215

Los AngelesKnoxville

LAX - TYS

LAXTYS

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

4:40 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop21h 37m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/2

8:13 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 02m

$226

OntarioKnoxville

ONT - TYS

ONTTYS

Ontario

Mon 2/9

6:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/16

8:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$230

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/10

4:04 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 4/13

1:43 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

$238

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/13

11:03 pm-2:04 pm

1 stop12h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/16

1:40 pm-3:28 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

$238

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/18

11:59 pm-10:08 am

1 stop7h 09m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/22

4:30 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$251

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/4

8:41 am-7:29 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/25

4:18 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$251

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/30

10:00 am-4:50 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/2

4:30 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop29h 53m

$253

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 Frontier, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from California to Knoxville in about 3h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 22m. 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 $114 one-way.

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

  • 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Knoxville

Discover the top 4 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 January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$65Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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