How long is the flight from China to Knoxville?

There are many flights that can get you from China to Knoxville in 20h 22m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. China and Knoxville are separated by a distance of 7513 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Knoxville ranges from 2.7 - 4.8 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Knoxville when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Knoxville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

What are the most popular routes from China to Knoxville?

The most popular route from China to Knoxville is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson. You may also consider Zhengzhou - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Chengdu - Knoxville McGhee Tyson.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to TYS?

When flying from China 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.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Knoxville from China?

Most people fly into Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) if they book a flight to Knoxville from China. McGhee Tyson is conveniently located just 11.3 mi from Knoxville’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from China to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on China to Knoxville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from China to Knoxville?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Knoxville.

Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Knoxville?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China 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.

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Fri 1/231:30 pmPVG - TYS

2 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/276:59 amTYS - PVG

2 stops22h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,151

Thu 1/291:30 pmPVG - TYS

2 stops23h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/25:29 pmTYS - PVG

2 stops36h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,223

Wed 2/41:30 pmPVG - TYS

2 stops22h 01mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/71:59 pmTYS - PVG

2 stops39h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,224

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Fri 1/238:55 pmPVG - TYS

2 stops26h 37mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/276:59 amTYS - PVG

2 stops22h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,151

Thu 1/291:30 pmPVG - TYS

2 stops23h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/25:29 pmTYS - PVG

2 stops36h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,223

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Thu 5/288:10 pmPVG - TYS

2 stops38h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$697

Thu 5/281:20 pmSHA - TYS

2 stops45h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$872

Thu 5/2810:00 amPVG - TYS

1 stop36h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$904

Thu 5/2810:00 pmPVG - TYS

3 stops37h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$3,013

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Fri 1/23

1:30 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 1/27

6:59 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 56m

$1,151

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1:30 pm-11:44 pm

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5:29 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops36h 16m

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1:30 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops22h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/7

1:59 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops39h 46m

$1,224

ShanghaiKnoxville

PVG - TYS

PVGTYS

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Thu 5/28

8:10 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops38h 12m

$697

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SHA - TYS

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Thu 5/28

1:20 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops45h 56m

$872

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PVGTYS

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Thu 5/28

10:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop36h 10m

$904

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PVG - TYS

PVGTYS

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Thu 5/28

10:00 pm-11:16 pm

3 stops37h 16m

$3,013

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Knoxville from China?
Most people fly into Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) if they book a flight to Knoxville from China. McGhee Tyson is conveniently located just 11.3 mi from Knoxville’s city center.
How long is the flight from China to Knoxville?
There are many flights that can get you from China to Knoxville in 20h 22m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. China and Knoxville are separated by a distance of 7513 mi.
What are the most popular routes from China to Knoxville?
The most popular route from China to Knoxville is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson. You may also consider Zhengzhou - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Chengdu - Knoxville McGhee Tyson.
Can I find deals for flights from China to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on China to Knoxville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from China to Knoxville?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Knoxville.
Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Knoxville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China 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.

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