Knoxville

$128+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Knoxville (SFO - 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TYS
Jul 20 — Jul 271
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Knoxville

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 20, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 8/56:00 am
SFO
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TYS
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Wed 8/128:19 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop6h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 7/156:00 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Wed 7/228:19 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 7/86:00 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Wed 7/158:19 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1412:38 pm
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop27h 46m
Frontier
Wed 7/228:19 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Tue 7/1412:38 pm
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop27h 46m
Frontier
Mon 7/208:19 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop18h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 7/86:00 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Fri 7/108:19 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17$308
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 7/156:00 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop10h 24m
Frontier
Mon 7/208:19 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/116:30 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop8h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/137:00 am
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 10/296:25 am
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop11h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/56:30 am
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$328
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/169:39 pm
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop18h 45m
Frontier
Mon 7/208:19 pm
TYS
-
SFO
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sun 8/238:56 pm
SFO
-
TYS
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/307:00 am
TYS
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SFO
2 stops55h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$338

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$244
(Frontier)

One-way from

$128
(Priceline)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$583
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Knoxville McGhee Tyson flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Knoxville McGhee Tyson flights.
From San Francisco to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
One-way flight from San Francisco to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 June 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Price

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San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

5:40 am-3:19 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 7/14

6:40 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 52m

$355

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

11:59 pm-11:17 am

1 stop8h 18m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 26m

$367

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Wed 6/24

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 7/3

8:32 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop27h 26m

$383

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

10:38 pm-9:43 am

1 stop8h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 8/11

7:15 am-12:14 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$406

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/26

9:45 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$465

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

11:40 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 9/17

7:10 am-2:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$498

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

5:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/30

7:35 am-3:05 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$500

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

5:40 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/8

6:50 am-2:45 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$527

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

7:50 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/30

7:35 am-3:05 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$533

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO - TYS

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

5:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 7/21

7:10 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$565

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Knoxville

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Knoxville in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 San Francisco-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Knoxville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Francisco-Knoxville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Knoxville

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

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Knoxville?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Knoxville (average of $408). Flying from San Francisco to Knoxville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 San Francisco to Knoxville?

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 June 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San Francisco 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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 San Francisco to Knoxville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Knoxville?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Knoxville can take about 6h 39m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $355. Airlines will cover a distance of 2114 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Knoxville round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Knoxville, with prices starting at $89. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $308 and $308, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 81% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $111 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $174 and United Airlines from $182 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Knoxville?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Knoxville?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Knoxville (average of $408). Flying from San Francisco to Knoxville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Knoxville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 June 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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