How long is the flight from Shanghai to Knoxville?

Airlines like United Airlines and Japan Airlines fly from Shanghai to Knoxville in about 32h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7513 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to TYS?

When flying from Shanghai to Knoxville, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Knoxville from Shanghai?

Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Knoxville from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to McGhee Tyson (TYS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 0 different airlines.

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

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

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Knoxville from Shanghai?
Located just 11.3 mi from the city center, Knoxville McGhee Tyson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Knoxville from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to McGhee Tyson (TYS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Knoxville?
Airlines like United Airlines and Japan Airlines fly from Shanghai to Knoxville in about 32h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7513 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Knoxville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Knoxville?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Knoxville.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Knoxville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai 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.

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