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$1,057+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SHA
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 August 16, 2025.

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$1,057
(Delta)
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Knoxville to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:49 amTYS - PVG
1 stop17h 56mDelta
Fri 10/33:45 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop17h 34mDelta
Deal found 8/15$1,057
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/286:00 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/86:10 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop19h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/197:26 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops58h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/28:55 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops62h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Sun 10/196:00 amTYS - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/26:10 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,236
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:05 amTYS - PVG
2 stops24h 40mJapan Airlines
Mon 11/38:50 amPVG - TYS
2 stops40h 53mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,256
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:14 amTYS - SHA
2 stops40h 11mJapan Airlines
Thu 10/212:50 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops44h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,278
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:14 amTYS - PVG
2 stops42h 46mJapan Airlines
Thu 10/210:00 amPVG - TYS
2 stops47h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,278
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:14 amTYS - PVG
2 stops42h 46mJapan Airlines
Fri 10/310:00 amPVG - TYS
2 stops23h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:45 amTYS - PVG
1 stop18h 00mDelta
Mon 11/35:30 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop16h 43mDelta
Deal found 8/15$1,294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:40 amTYS - PVG
2 stops20h 45mDelta
Tue 11/46:00 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/15$1,299
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:14 amTYS - SHA
2 stops40h 11mJapan Airlines
Sun 10/512:50 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops44h 13mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,332
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:14 amTYS - SHA
2 stops40h 11mJapan Airlines
Thu 10/212:50 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops44h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,363

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

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KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 9/14

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 9/19

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/2

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/17

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/2

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 9/16

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/1

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/17

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/28

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/15

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/2

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 9/19

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/15

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 9/14

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/1

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/15

7:49 am-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/3

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,057

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Knoxville to Shanghai as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated August 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Knoxville to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) if they book a flight from Knoxville to Shanghai. On average, McGhee Tyson has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 1 airline. Knoxville McGhee Tyson is conveniently located just 11.3 mi from Knoxville’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Shanghai (average of $1,119). Flying from Knoxville to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 airline flying from Knoxville to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Knoxville to Shanghai. 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 August 16, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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