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$65+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TYS
dic. 6 — dic. 131
sáb. 12/6
sáb. 12/13
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 noviembre 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Priceline)

One-way from

$65
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$479
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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 noviembre 6, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
jue. 12/116:34 amSAN - TYS
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
dom. 12/144:52 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$138
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/76:40 amLAX - TYS
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
lun. 12/84:52 pmTYS - LAX
1 stop10h 37mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$138
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/272:54 pmSFO - TYS
1 stop21h 59mFrontier
jue. 12/44:52 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$138
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/101:35 pmSNA - TYS
1 stop23h 22mFrontier
lun. 12/154:52 pmTYS - SNA
1 stop22h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$142
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/510:19 amLAS - TYS
Nonstop3h 43mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/84:52 pmTYS - LAS
1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$151
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/217:31 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop20h 39mFrontier
mar. 11/254:48 pmTYS - SAN
1 stop18h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$153
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/36:40 amLAX - TYS
1 stop27h 31mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/76:30 amTYS - LAX
1 stop28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$186
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/412:20 pmLAX - TYS
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/84:52 pmTYS - LAX
1 stop10h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$188
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.
jue. 12/41:42 pmLAX - TYS
1 stop30h 29mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/116:30 amTYS - LAX
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
mié. 12/101:35 pmSNA - TYS
1 stop23h 22mFrontier
dom. 12/144:52 pmTYS - SNA
1 stop22h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$193
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.
jue. 12/412:20 pmLAX - TYS
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/76:30 amTYS - LAX
1 stop28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
jue. 12/114:33 pmSAN - TYS
1 stop23h 41mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/146:30 amTYS - SAN
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$199

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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 noviembre 6, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 12/5

10:19 am-5:02 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 12/8

4:52 pm-7:39 am

1 stop17h 47m

$151

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 12/10

1:35 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop23h 22m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

dom. 12/14

4:52 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$193

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 12/10

1:35 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop20h 36m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

dom. 12/14

4:52 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$213

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

jue. 1/15

6:25 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 1/19

4:23 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 46m

$227

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 11/21

6:00 am-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mar. 11/25

4:48 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$238

OntarioKnoxville

ONT - TYS

ONTTYS

Ontario

vie. 12/12

6:15 am-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 12/15

8:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$240

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

sáb. 11/22

6:36 am-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mar. 11/25

4:48 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$248

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 11/20

8:00 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops16h 53m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun. 11/24

12:33 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$249

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb. 2/14

6:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mar. 2/17

12:19 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$251

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sáb. 12/6

5:20 am-3:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

sáb. 12/13

7:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

$251

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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 $42). Flying from California to Knoxville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 noviembre 6, 2025.

When flying from California to Knoxville, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Knoxville?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Knoxville flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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, American Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Knoxville in about 6h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 47m. 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 $65 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $105 and American Airlines from $155 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, Ontario - 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 $42). Flying from California to Knoxville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 noviembre 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$378Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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