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$97+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TYS
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Wed 8/19
Wed 8/26
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 July 20, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 10/221:45 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 54m
Allegiant Air
Sun 10/259:29 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 15m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/16$168
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/212:48 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 58m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/2412:54 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 04m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/16$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 10/84:09 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 52m
Allegiant Air
Mon 10/122:47 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 18m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/16$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/212:48 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/248:30 am
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 10/84:09 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 52m
Allegiant Air
Fri 10/1610:03 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 18m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/19$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/242:48 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/318:00 am
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$210
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/242:48 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 58m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/314:48 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 04m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/19$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/1310:04 am
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop10h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/202:39 pm
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop12h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/109:36 am
ONT
-
TYS
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/175:54 pm
TYS
-
ONT
1 stop28h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 8/1310:04 am
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop10h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/176:30 am
TYS
-
LAS
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$226
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:00 am
LAS
-
TYS
1 stop10h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:47 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$227
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/242:48 pm
LAS
-
TYS
Nonstop3h 58m
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/2812:54 pm
TYS
-
LAS
Nonstop4h 04m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/15$236

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 July 20, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$478
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 20, 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

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Wed 8/12

4:45 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop27h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/16

7:00 am-11:51 pm

1 stop19h 51m

$301

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/3

1:20 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 9/6

7:15 am-1:38 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$355
Quickest round-trip

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/24

2:48 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/28

7:41 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$355

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/8

7:15 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/17

4:37 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$357

FresnoKnoxville

FAT - TYS

FATTYS

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 8/25

7:15 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 9/15

6:15 am-3:51 pm

2 stops12h 36m

$360

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/18

8:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/19

3:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$360

OntarioKnoxville

ONT - TYS

ONTTYS

Ontario

Wed 8/19

7:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/26

1:55 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$360

Las VegasKnoxville

LAS - TYS

LASTYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 9/22

8:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 9/25

5:45 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$365

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Tue 8/18

7:25 am-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 8/25

3:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$366

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

11:05 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$366

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Knoxville (average of $409). Flying from California to Knoxville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Knoxville?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Knoxville?

The best time to book flights from California to Knoxville is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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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, American Airlines, and Southwest fly from California to Knoxville in about 7h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 33m. 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 $83 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $138 and United Airlines from $148 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 Sacramento Intl - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Knoxville (average of $409). Flying from California to Knoxville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $567). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Knoxville

Discover the top 6 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 July 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$65Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$245Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$496Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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