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$147+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Knoxville (SJC - 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — TYS
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Knoxville

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

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/212:12 pm
SJC
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TYS
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Tue 6/93:54 pm
TYS
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SJC
1 stop10h 03m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$293
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.
Wed 4/222:02 pm
SJC
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TYS
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Sun 4/266:00 am
TYS
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SJC
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$416
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.
Tue 5/192:02 pm
SJC
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TYS
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Tue 6/95:33 pm
TYS
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SJC
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$422
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/198:45 am
SJC
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TYS
2 stops11h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 6/94:56 pm
TYS
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SJC
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$453
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.
Thu 4/162:02 pm
SJC
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TYS
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 4/226:00 am
TYS
-
SJC
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$460
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.
Wed 8/126:30 am
SJC
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TYS
2 stops10h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 8/167:15 am
TYS
-
SJC
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/19$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/16:19 pm
SJC
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TYS
2 stops13h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 5/67:05 am
TYS
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SJC
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$469
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.
Fri 11/272:07 pm
SJC
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TYS
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 12/512:06 pm
TYS
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SJC
2 stops13h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$480

Find flight deals from San Jose to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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

$293
(Delta)

One-way from

$147
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$554
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Knoxville McGhee Tyson flight deals.
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From San Jose to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
One-way flight from San Jose to Knoxville McGhee Tyson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Sat 7/4

12:45 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 7/8

4:00 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$487

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Sat 4/25

9:40 am-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/29

5:53 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$491

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Thu 4/16

11:00 pm-11:17 am

1 stop9h 17m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/22

3:01 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$523
Quickest round-trip

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Fri 5/8

12:12 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 5/11

5:59 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$538

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Fri 5/1

6:19 pm-10:49 am

2 stops13h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-5:23 pm

2 stops13h 23m

$548

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Fri 5/1

2:02 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$557

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Wed 6/24

11:48 am-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 6/28

5:36 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 20m

$557

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Sat 7/4

7:11 am-7:30 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 7/8

7:01 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$562
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Wed 4/15

2:02 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$147

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Thu 5/28

1:10 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$178

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Deals found on 3/23

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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 Jose to Knoxville in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Jose, California-Knoxville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Knoxville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Knoxville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Knoxville

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Knoxville?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Knoxville (average of $138). Flying from San Jose, California to Knoxville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San Jose 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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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  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Knoxville?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from San Jose, California to Knoxville in just under 8h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 53m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2092 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Knoxville round-trip?

    Currently priced at $256, American Airlines will fly you from San Jose, California to Knoxville and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $298 and $327, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Knoxville?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Knoxville (average of $138). Flying from San Jose, California to Knoxville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 San Jose to Knoxville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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