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Cheap flights from California to Knoxville from $86

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American Airlines Logo
12:53 pm - 11:59 pm
SAN
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TYS
8h 06m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:53 am
TYS
-
SAN
8h 23m
1 stop
$221American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 7:40 pm
SAN
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TYS
9h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:50 pm - 9:20 pm
TYS
-
SAN
6h 30m
1 stop
$226Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 10:29 pm
SNA
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TYS
8h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 10:35 pm
TYS
-
SNA
7h 42m
1 stop
$229United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 3:33 pm
LAX
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TYS
6h 18m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:28 pm - 12:11 am
TYS
-
LAX
10h 43m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30
Frontier Logo
12:59 am - 3:33 pm
ONT
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TYS
11h 34m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:28 pm - 7:31 am
TYS
-
ONT
18h 03m
1 stop
$241Frontier
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 30
United Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 10:29 pm
SNA
-
TYS
8h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 9:45 pm
TYS
-
SNA
7h 30m
1 stop
$251United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 11:54 pm
LAX
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TYS
8h 24m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:36 am - 10:55 am
TYS
-
LAX
7h 19m
1 stop
$277Delta
Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, May 12
Delta Logo
10:15 pm - 9:22 am
ONT
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TYS
8h 07m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:38 pm - 9:00 pm
TYS
-
ONT
7h 22m
1 stop
$279Delta
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 11:59 am
SAN
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TYS
23h 22m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 11:53 pm
TYS
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SAN
30h 21m
1 stop
$293Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 7:37 pm
SAN
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TYS
10h 12m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:42 pm - 3:32 pm
TYS
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SAN
27h 50m
1 stop
$301Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 18

United Airlines flights from California to Knoxville

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Knoxville flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 14
SNA11:10 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 19m
1 stop
TYS10:29 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
Apr 21
TYS5:53 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 42m
1 stop
SNA10:35 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$229
United Airlines
Apr 14
SNA11:10 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8h 19m
1 stop
TYS10:29 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
Apr 18
TYS5:15 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 30m
1 stop
SNA9:45 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$251
United Airlines
Apr 22
LAX12:46 pmLos Angeles
7h 22m
1 stop
TYS11:08 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
Apr 29
TYS4:30 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 20m
1 stop
LAX9:50 pmLos Angeles
$253

Delta flights from California to Knoxville

Our best Delta deals on California to Knoxville flight tickets
Delta
Apr 25
LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles
8h 24m
1 stop
TYS11:54 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
May 12
TYS6:36 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 19m
1 stop
LAX10:55 amLos Angeles
$277
Delta
May 2
ONT10:15 pmOntario
8h 07m
1 stop
TYS9:22 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
May 6
TYS4:38 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 22m
1 stop
ONT9:00 pmOntario
$279
Delta
Apr 27
LAX11:20 pmLos Angeles
8h 01m
1 stop
TYS10:21 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
May 12
TYS6:36 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 19m
1 stop
LAX10:55 amLos Angeles
$290

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San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Tue 4/21

12:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/28

6:30 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 23m

$221

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Tue 4/21

7:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/28

5:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$226

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/14

11:10 am-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 4/21

5:53 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$229

Los AngelesKnoxville

LAX - TYS

LAXTYS

Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

6:15 am-3:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/30

4:28 pm-12:11 am

1 stop10h 43m

$230

OntarioKnoxville

ONT - TYS

ONTTYS

Ontario

Wed 4/15

12:59 am-3:33 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/30

4:28 pm-7:31 am

1 stop18h 03m

$241

Santa AnaKnoxville

SNA - TYS

SNATYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/14

11:10 am-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/18

5:15 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$251

Los AngelesKnoxville

LAX - TYS

LAXTYS

Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

12:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/12

6:36 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 19m

$277
Quickest round-trip

OntarioKnoxville

ONT - TYS

ONTTYS

Ontario

Sat 5/2

10:15 pm-9:22 am

1 stop8h 07m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/6

4:38 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$279

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Thu 6/11

9:37 am-11:59 am

2 stops23h 22m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 6/22

8:32 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop30h 21m

$293

San DiegoKnoxville

SAN - TYS

SANTYS

San Diego

Wed 6/10

6:25 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 6/18

2:42 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$301

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Knoxville?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Knoxville from California, with most prices found around $367. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Knoxville from California during August instead. Flights to Knoxville in August, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $368.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Knoxville?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Knoxville from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Knoxville for around $451 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Knoxville from California for as low as $344 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Knoxville flights?

You could potentially save up to 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Knoxville flight.

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Fastest flight time

3h 47m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Knoxville takes 3h 47m
There are no direct flights from California to Knoxville. There are no popular flight routes from California to Knoxville.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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FrontierPriceFrom $65Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,017 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $174Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,326 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,477 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $250Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,494 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $557Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,108 reviews
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