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$125+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Knoxville (SMF - 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — TYS
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Knoxville McGhee Tyson are usually found in January or February, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 April 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$438
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/2911:59 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/316:28 pmTYS - SMF
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 5/2911:59 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/35:15 pmTYS - SMF
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$255
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 5/292:40 pmSMF - TYS
2 stops23h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/35:02 pmTYS - SMF
2 stops19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sat 8/211:05 pmSMF - TYS
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Tue 8/55:15 pmTYS - SMF
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/24$297
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:00 pmSMF - TYS
2 stops14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/62:56 pmTYS - SMF
2 stops11h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/24$795

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Knoxville that are best for you.

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SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/29

11:59 pm-11:41 am

1 stop8h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/31

6:28 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 02m

$249

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/29

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop7h 10m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/3

5:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$255

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/29

2:40 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/3

5:02 pm-9:46 am

2 stops19h 44m

$280

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

11:05 pm-10:03 am

1 stop7h 58m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 7/22

6:45 am-12:47 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$297

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/24

1:04 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$125

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/24

11:12 pm-10:23 am

1 stop8h 11m

$149

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/2

9:38 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$238

SacramentoKnoxville

SMF - TYS

SMFTYS

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

10:09 pm-8:24 am

1 stop7h 15m

$270

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Deals found on 4/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Knoxville in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Knoxville flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Knoxville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Knoxville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Knoxville

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Knoxville. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Knoxville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 April 25, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Knoxville at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Knoxville by month

Plan your trip to Knoxville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Knoxville by month

Plan your trip to Knoxville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Sacramento to Knoxville. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Knoxville round-trip?

    Currently priced at $249, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Knoxville and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $255 and $297, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Delta flights start at $149 while deals on American Airlines start at $270 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Knoxville?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Knoxville?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$302Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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