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$543+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to Shanghai, China

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SHA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to Shanghai

Best flights from Knoxville to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Knoxville to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 1/287:20 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/11:30 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops34h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,086
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 1/294:25 pmTYS - PVG
2 stops61h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/21:30 pmPVG - TYS
2 stops38h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,106
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/266:45 amTYS - PVG
2 stops29h 30mANA
Fri 2/278:30 amPVG - TYS
2 stops41h 50mANA
Deal found 12/10$5,731
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 1/266:00 amTYS - PVG
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/276:25 pmPVG - TYS
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$9,734
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/261:59 pmTYS - SHA
2 stops33h 26mANA
Fri 2/271:40 pmSHA - TYS
2 stops44h 30mANA
Deal found 12/10$5,771

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,086
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$543
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,471
From Knoxville McGhee Tyson to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($283 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 12, 2025.
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KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 1/28

7:20 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/1

1:30 pm-10:32 am

2 stops34h 02m

$1,086

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/29

4:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops61h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

1:30 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops38h 19m

$1,106

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/26

6:45 am-1:15 am

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

8:30 am-1:20 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$5,731

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/26

1:59 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/27

1:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$5,771

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 1/26

6:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

6:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$9,734

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

5:36 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops33h 49m

$543

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/15

7:54 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 51m

$558

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - SHA

TYSSHA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 45m

$572

KnoxvilleShanghai

TYS - PVG

TYSPVG

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 1/23

7:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,278

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

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 December 12, 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.

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 0 airlines. Knoxville McGhee Tyson is conveniently located just 11.3 mi from Knoxville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to Shanghai?

    United Airlines and ANA can get you from Knoxville to Shanghai in just under 29h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 05m. 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.

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