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$134+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Knoxville (MCI - 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — TYS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Knoxville (TYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$243
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$134
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$321
From Kansas City to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 9/16:00 amMCI - TYS
1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/81:22 pmTYS - MCI
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$243
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/242:18 pmMCI - TYS
1 stop27h 07mFrontier
Sun 8/318:33 pmTYS - MCI
1 stop18h 00mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:50 amMCI - TYS
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Tue 8/2611:54 amTYS - MCI
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/2$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/293:28 pmMCI - TYS
2 stops7h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/55:46 pmTYS - MCI
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:35 pmMCI - TYS
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/287:05 amTYS - MCI
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$274

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-11:12 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/8

1:22 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$243

Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Sun 8/24

2:18 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop27h 07m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/31

8:33 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$246

Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Fri 8/22

5:50 am-11:03 am

1 stop4h 13m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 8/26

11:54 am-4:37 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$249

Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Tue 7/29

3:28 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 31m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 8/5

5:46 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$254

Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Thu 10/23

6:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 10/28

7:05 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 38m

$274

Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Wed 9/17

12:11 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$134

Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Sun 9/14

2:55 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop27h 46m

$145

Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Sun 9/14

5:30 am-11:08 pm

2 stops16h 38m

$155

Kansas CityKnoxville

MCI - TYS

MCITYS

Kansas City

Tue 8/5

3:05 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$216

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Knoxville

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Kansas City to Knoxville may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 34 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Knoxville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Knoxville (average of $296). Flying from Kansas City 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 MCI to TYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kansas City to Knoxville in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Knoxville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Knoxville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Knoxville. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Kansas City to Knoxville to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Knoxville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Knoxville round-trip?

    Frontier, at $246, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to Knoxville.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Kansas City to Knoxville for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Knoxville one-way?

    $134 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $145 and $216, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Knoxville?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Knoxville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Knoxville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Knoxville (average of $296). Flying from Kansas City 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 3 airlines flying from Kansas City to Knoxville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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