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$130+ Cheap flights from Knoxville to San Francisco (TYS - SFO)

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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SFO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Knoxville McGhee Tyson to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$254
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$408
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:40 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Sun 9/216:29 amSFO - TYS
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/142:02 pmTYS - SFO
2 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/166:34 amSFO - TYS
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 9/2612:45 pmTYS - SFO
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/56:29 amSFO - TYS
1 stop6h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/167:00 amTYS - SFO
1 stop20h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:34 amSFO - TYS
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/148:50 amTYS - SFO
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/215:05 amSFO - TYS
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/157:26 pmTYS - SFO
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2010:45 pmSFO - TYS
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/3112:34 pmTYS - SFO
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:27 amSFO - TYS
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/145:00 amTYS - SFO
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2012:50 amSFO - TYS
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 9/275:05 amTYS - SFO
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/57:05 amSFO - TYS
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$359

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to San Francisco 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to San Francisco that are best for you.

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KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/14

2:02 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops30h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

6:34 am-6:22 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$254

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-2:04 pm

2 stops10h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

6:34 am-1:24 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$320

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 11/5

5:45 am-11:29 am

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

5:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$329

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 10/15

5:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop9h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

12:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 55m

$329

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 11/8

8:26 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

7:16 am-6:04 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$329

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 11/15

7:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$329

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 10/31

12:34 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops9h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

12:27 am-10:14 am

1 stop7h 47m

$334

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 11/8

2:45 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

1:10 pm-12:08 am

2 stops7h 58m

$334

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 11/5

4:27 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

1:10 pm-12:08 am

2 stops7h 58m

$334

KnoxvilleSan Francisco

TYS - SFO

TYSSFO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 9/30

7:15 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

5:05 am-3:06 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$384

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Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Knoxville with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Knoxville to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Knoxville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Knoxville to San Francisco is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Knoxville to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Knoxville to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Knoxville to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Knoxville to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Knoxville to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Knoxville to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Knoxville to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?

    Departing from Knoxville to San Francisco will take you 8h 44m. The distance between Knoxville and San Francisco is about 2114 mi.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $158. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $243 and $308, respectively. Frontier is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Knoxville to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 4 airlines flying from Knoxville to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Knoxville to San Francisco. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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