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$515+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Knoxville (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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TYS
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Knoxville

Cheapest flights from San José to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/88:45 am
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Thu 7/237:30 am
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops14h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$571
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/88:45 am
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Wed 7/225:40 pm
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops21h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$594
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/248:45 am
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops11h 45m
Southwest
Sat 8/17:00 am
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/612:30 am
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops22h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 7/218:20 am
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops27h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$630
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Fri 7/246:00 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop15h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 8/17:48 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop19h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 7/2312:30 am
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops21h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 8/13:25 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop22h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$635
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/268:45 am
SJO
-
TYS
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Sat 8/17:00 am
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$641
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 7/272:12 pm
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop20h 39m
American Airlines
Sat 8/18:11 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop20h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$699

Find flight deals from San José to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 March 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$571
(Southwest)

One-way from

$515
(Avianca)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$201
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Knoxville that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/8

8:45 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 7/23

7:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops14h 10m

$571

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/8

8:45 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 7/22

5:40 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$594

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/24

8:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/1

7:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$604

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/6

12:30 am-12:35 am

2 stops22h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 7/21

8:20 am-10:11 am

2 stops27h 51m

$630

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/24

11:41 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop22h 11m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/1

8:11 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$631

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/23

12:30 am-11:12 pm

1 stop20h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/1

7:19 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops19h 02m

$635
Quickest round-trip

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/26

8:45 am-10:25 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/1

7:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$641

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/27

2:12 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop20h 39m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/1

8:11 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop20h 06m

$699

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/7

12:30 am-11:12 pm

1 stop20h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 7/23

10:00 am-10:39 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$703
Cheapest one-way

San JoséKnoxville

SJO - TYS

SJOTYS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/2

12:40 pm-10:50 am

3 stops44h 10m

$515

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Compare providers for flights from San José 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 José to Knoxville in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice 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 San José-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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 José-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 San José to Knoxville

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Knoxville (average of $167). Flying from San José to Knoxville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 March 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from San José to Knoxville by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 José to Knoxville?

    Departing from San José to Knoxville will take you 10h 30m. The distance from San José to Knoxville is about 1782 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Knoxville round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Knoxville round-trip from $527. Users have found that American Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Knoxville (average of $167). Flying from San José to Knoxville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $599). 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 airline flying from San José to Knoxville

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American AirlinesCheapest$527Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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