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$113+ 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TYS
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$152
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$481
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 September 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/263:35 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 55mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/284:50 pmTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$152
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/193:35 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 55mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/284:50 pmTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$173
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/193:35 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 55mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/2111:00 amTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/510:19 amLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:30 amTYS - LAS
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$190
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:53 amONT - TYS
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Thu 10/238:17 pmTYS - ONT
1 stop6h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$191
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 9/193:35 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/298:30 amTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/206:34 amSFO - TYS
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Thu 10/238:17 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/26:29 amSFO - TYS
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Thu 10/98:17 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/126:41 amSAN - TYS
1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/137:17 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:41 amSAN - TYS
1 stop9h 51mFrontier
Thu 11/67:17 pmTYS - SAN
2 stops24h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$215
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/181:03 pmLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 55mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/2111:00 amTYS - LAS
Nonstop4h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:41 amSAN - TYS
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/27:00 amTYS - SAN
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$220

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/5

10:19 am-5:02 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 12/7

6:30 am-11:07 am

1 stop7h 37m

$190

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Mon 10/27

6:41 am-7:32 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/6

7:17 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$215

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/15

2:20 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop25h 02m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/20

6:30 am-11:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

$227

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/8

12:27 pm-12:08 am

1 stop8h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 11/11

5:10 am-9:53 am

1 stop7h 43m

$243

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/2

9:08 am-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 10/5

5:08 pm-9:13 am

2 stops19h 05m

$257

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/7

10:02 am-4:50 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/10

8:00 am-9:17 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$273

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Thu 11/13

6:41 am-6:22 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/17

12:50 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$274

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Tue 2/24

10:30 pm-10:17 am

1 stop8h 47m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/28

2:30 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$277

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Fri 10/31

1:47 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 11/4

5:45 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 53m

$277

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Tue 10/28

10:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 11/5

12:47 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$277

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Knoxville (average of $295). 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 September 15, 2025.

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

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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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Knoxville?

    Airlines like Frontier, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from California to Knoxville in about 3h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 03m. 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 $114 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $139 and Delta from $144 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 Diego - 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 $295). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$378Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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