How long is the flight from South Africa to Knoxville?

For as low as $2,517, British Airways can have you in Knoxville from South Africa in 31h 19m. The distance between South Africa and Knoxville is about 8438 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 ZA to TYS?

When flying from South Africa 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 South Africa?

If you book a flight to Knoxville from South Africa, you will be flying to McGhee Tyson, which is the city’s only airport. Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is located 11.3 mi from the center of Knoxville.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Knoxville?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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Thu 1/227:35 pmJNB - TYS

2 stops33h 34mBritish Airways

Mon 1/262:19 pmTYS - JNB

2 stops34h 16mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$1,053

Thu 1/222:30 pmJNB - TYS

3 stops31h 19mEthiopian Air

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3 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/16

$2,517

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Thu 1/227:35 pmJNB - TYS

2 stops33h 34mBritish Airways

Mon 1/262:19 pmTYS - JNB

2 stops34h 16mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$1,053

Thu 1/222:30 pmJNB - TYS

3 stops31h 19mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/262:25 pmTYS - JNB

3 stops30h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/16

$2,517

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Round-trip from	$1,055 (British Airways)
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Knoxville from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Knoxville from South Africa, you will be flying to McGhee Tyson, which is the city’s only airport. Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is located 11.3 mi from the center of Knoxville.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Knoxville?
For as low as $2,517, British Airways can have you in Knoxville from South Africa in 31h 19m. The distance between South Africa and Knoxville is about 8438 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 South Africa to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Knoxville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Knoxville?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Knoxville.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Knoxville?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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