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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville (TYS)

SFO — TYS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$575
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Knoxville McGhee Tyson flight deals.
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville (average of $89). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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.

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 May 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Knoxville from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), located 11.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville?

    A quick flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville can take about 7h 18m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $389. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and Knoxville is about 2114 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $111. Users have also found prices from $138 and $162 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Knoxville.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville (average of $89). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Knoxville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 Bay Area to Knoxville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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