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$1,152+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SHA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

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$1,152
(American Airlines)
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 September 17, 2025.

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.
Wed 10/157:05 amTYS - PVG
1 stop19h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/205:00 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,152
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 12/16:18 pmTYS - PVG
1 stop33h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/146:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,159
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 11/285:10 amTYS - PVG
1 stop22h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,312
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:09 amTYS - SHA
2 stops39h 16mJapan Airlines
Mon 10/2012:50 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops36h 34mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,494
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:05 pmTYS - SHA
2 stops56h 05mKorean Air
Sun 12/146:25 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops32h 18mKorean Air
Deal found 9/17$1,499
This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:20 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops28h 40mLufthansa
Sat 12/1312:10 amPVG - TYS
2 stops56h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 9/17$1,585
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/153:03 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops37h 17mQatar Airways
Sun 10/1912:35 amPVG - TYS
2 stops32h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,602
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:09 amTYS - SHA
2 stops39h 36mJapan Airlines
Thu 11/61:10 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops39h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,772
This ANA 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/281:52 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops22h 23mANA
Mon 12/12:30 amPVG - TYS
2 stops23h 47mANA
Deal found 9/15$1,854
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:10 pmTYS - PVG
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/148:55 amPVG - TYS
3 stops36h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,931
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:09 amTYS - PVG
2 stops41h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1912:20 amPVG - TYS
3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$2,412
This Arangrant 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:00 amTYS - SHA
2 stops41h 15mANA
Sat 10/181:35 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops45h 15mANA
Deal found 9/15$10,004

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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 September 17, 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

Wed 10/15

7:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/20

5:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$1,152

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 12/1

6:18 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop33h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/14

6:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,159

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-12:19 am

1 stop18h 54m

$1,312

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 10/15

8:09 am-11:25 am

2 stops39h 16m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/20

12:50 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops36h 34m

$1,494

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 12/1

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops56h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/14

6:25 pm-1:43 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$1,499

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 10/30

8:09 am-11:45 am

2 stops39h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

1:10 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops39h 25m

$1,772

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/18

1:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops45h 15m

$10,004

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Deals found on 9/15

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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 September 17, 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 September 17, 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
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to Shanghai?

    American Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Korean Air can get you from Knoxville to Shanghai in just under 19h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 36h 20m. The distance from Knoxville to Shanghai is about 7513 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to Shanghai (average of $1,076). Flying from Knoxville to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 September 17, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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