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$181+ Cheap flights from Knoxville to Sacramento (TYS - SMF)

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SMF
mag 28 — giu 41
gio 5/28
gio 6/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on aprile 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
mar 8/181:46 pm
TYS
-
SMF
1 stop9h 45m
American Airlines
mar 8/2511:59 pm
SMF
-
TYS
1 stop8h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
mar 8/185:57 pm
TYS
-
SMF
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
mer 8/261:40 pm
SMF
-
TYS
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
mar 8/181:46 pm
TYS
-
SMF
1 stop9h 45m
American Airlines
mer 8/2611:13 am
SMF
-
TYS
2 stops9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
mar 8/185:45 am
TYS
-
SMF
2 stops12h 21m
United Airlines
mar 8/257:45 am
SMF
-
TYS
2 stops10h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$413
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven 8/74:50 pm
TYS
-
SMF
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
mar 8/117:20 am
SMF
-
TYS
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/24$416
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 6/77:00 am
TYS
-
SMF
1 stop30h 43m
Multiple Airlines
mer 6/105:10 pm
SMF
-
TYS
2 stops39h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
mar 8/184:56 pm
TYS
-
SMF
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
mer 8/195:00 am
SMF
-
TYS
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
sab 6/205:57 pm
TYS
-
SMF
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
mer 6/2411:39 pm
SMF
-
TYS
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$447

Find flight deals from Knoxville to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 aprile 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$644
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to Sacramento 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 aprile 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

gio 7/9

7:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Sacramento Intl

mar 7/14

5:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$457

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

ven 7/10

8:48 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Sacramento Intl

lun 7/20

11:39 pm-9:33 am

1 stop6h 54m

$457

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

gio 7/2

3:54 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Sacramento Intl

mar 7/7

6:30 am-5:16 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$528

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

lun 7/13

4:56 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Sacramento Intl

ven 7/17

2:24 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 11m

$538

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mer 5/13

4:20 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Sacramento Intl

mer 5/20

8:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$562

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

mar 6/16

6:30 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 21m

Sacramento Intl

lun 6/29

6:47 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$572
Quickest round-trip

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

gio 5/7

3:30 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Sacramento Intl

sab 5/9

1:37 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$577

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

gio 5/7

2:06 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Sacramento Intl

sab 5/9

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$582

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

ven 6/5

5:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Sacramento Intl

gio 6/11

1:22 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$587

KnoxvilleSacramento

TYS - SMF

TYSSMF

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

sab 7/4

5:57 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Sacramento Intl

gio 7/9

2:24 pm-12:35 am

1 stop7h 11m

$598

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Compare providers for flights from Knoxville to Sacramento

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 Knoxville to Sacramento in April.
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 Knoxville-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Knoxville-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Knoxville-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-Sacramento 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 Knoxville-Sacramento 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 Knoxville to Sacramento

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Knoxville to Sacramento

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Sacramento (average of $309). Flying from Knoxville to Sacramento in November is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Sacramento?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated aprile 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Knoxville to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,677 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,467 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to Sacramento. 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 Knoxville to Sacramento?

    Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Knoxville to Sacramento in about 9h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 08m. There are 2062 mi between Knoxville and Sacramento. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Knoxville to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $279. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $293 and $302, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Knoxville to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. United Airlines flights start at $134 while deals on Delta start at $148 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville to Sacramento 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 Knoxville to Sacramento?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Sacramento (average of $309). Flying from Knoxville to Sacramento in November is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 Knoxville to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to Sacramento. 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 aprile 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$302Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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