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$545+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Shanghai, China

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TYS — SHA
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sat 11/157:00 amTYS - PVG
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/178:55 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,050
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Fri 11/286:00 amTYS - PVG
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Tue 12/26:00 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops18h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/11$1,061
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:59 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops33h 01mDelta
Thu 12/185:30 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops34h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/13$1,074
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:10 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/186:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,171
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/285:10 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$1,206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:52 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops46h 23mANA
Wed 12/172:35 amPVG - TYS
2 stops27h 25mANA
Deal found 11/13$1,335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:30 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops61h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/181:30 pmPVG - TYS
3 stops58h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/245:10 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/296:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,469
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:10 amTYS - SHA
2 stops41h 35mJapan Airlines
Thu 12/181:10 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops38h 23mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,903
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:52 pmTYS - SHA
2 stops33h 33mANA
Thu 12/181:40 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops40h 20mANA
Deal found 11/13$4,640
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/241:13 pmTYS - SHA
2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/291:10 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$10,304

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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,061
(Delta)

One-way from

$545
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,101
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Shanghai
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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/28

7:39 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

6:00 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops35h 53m

$1,061

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/24

12:49 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/29

6:00 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$1,061

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 12/2

7:59 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops33h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/18

5:30 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$1,074

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/28

5:10 am-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

6:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop18h 55m

$1,206

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 12/2

5:10 am-11:45 am

2 stops41h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/18

1:10 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$1,903

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 3/13

1:53 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/22

1:40 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops35h 38m

$2,091

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 12/2

1:52 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/18

1:40 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$4,640

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/24

1:13 pm-11:45 am

2 stops33h 32m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/29

1:10 pm-3:37 pm

2 stops39h 27m

$10,304

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/5

8:00 am-10:05 am

3 stops37h 05m

$545

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 2/15

6:45 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$548

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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 November 13, 2025.

When flying from Knoxville to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the morning.

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 November 13, 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
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to Shanghai?

    Delta, Japan Airlines, and ANA can get you from Knoxville to Shanghai in just under 18h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 54m. The distance from Knoxville to Shanghai is about 7513 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Knoxville to Shanghai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Knoxville to Shanghai round-trip from $1,101. Users have found that Delta is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Knoxville to Shanghai are United Airlines ($548), Japan Airlines ($548), and American Airlines ($548).

  • 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.

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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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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