How many flights depart from California to Knoxville on average per week?

3 flights are operational weekly from California to Knoxville as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 67% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson?

Allegiant Air, Frontier, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson

What airlines fly to Knoxville?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Knoxville from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Knoxville. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Knoxville on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Knoxville?

Average flight duration from California to Knoxville depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from San Diego to Knoxville is 6h 32m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Knoxville is 6h 39m on average. Knoxville is the most popular airport in Knoxville.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 7 as of May 2026.

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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LAS

TYS

3h 54mnonstop

6:30 am - 7:44 am

TYS

LAS

4h 14mnonstop

$161Allegiant Air

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

4:09 pm - 11:01 pm

LAS

TYS

3h 52mnonstop

9:59 pm - 11:17 pm

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4h 18mnonstop

$203Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

6:30 am - 7:36 pm

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TYS

10h 06m

1 stop

8:32 pm - 8:30 am

TYS

LAX

14h 58m

1 stop

$210Frontier

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12

6:00 am - 7:36 pm

ONT

TYS

10h 36m

1 stop

8:32 pm - 10:03 am

TYS

ONT

16h 31m

1 stop

$219Frontier

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12

5:58 pm - 1:44 pm

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TYS

16h 46m

1 stop

7:00 am - 1:44 pm

TYS

LAX

9h 44m

1 stop

$226Multiple Airlines

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11:19 am - 6:13 pm

LAS

TYS

3h 54mnonstop

8:00 am - 1:38 pm

TYS

LAS

8h 38m

1 stop

$228Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

2:00 pm - 11:56 pm

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TYS

6h 56m

1 stop

5:59 pm - 10:29 pm

TYS

SNA

7h 30m

1 stop

$349Delta

Sun, May 24 - Thu, May 28

10:20 am - 10:19 pm

SNA

TYS

8h 59m

1 stop

6:02 pm - 10:32 pm

TYS

SNA

7h 30m

1 stop

$361United Airlines

Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30

12:12 pm - 12:01 am

SJC

TYS

8h 49m

1 stop

6:45 am - 12:05 pm

TYS

SJC

8h 20m

1 stop

$375Delta

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

12:48 pm - 10:38 pm

BUR

TYS

6h 50m

1 stop

4:56 pm - 8:37 pm

TYS

BUR

6h 41m

1 stop

$469United Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19

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Jul 6

LAS12:33 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7h 32m

1 stop

TYS11:05 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Jul 14

TYS6:45 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 46m

1 stop

LAS10:31 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$291

Delta

May 24

SNA2:00 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

6h 56m

1 stop

TYS11:56 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

May 28

TYS5:59 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

7h 30m

1 stop

SNA10:29 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$349

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Sep 15

ONT10:59 pmOntario

7h 12m

1 stop

TYS9:11 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Sep 22

TYS4:00 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 56m

1 stop

ONT9:56 pmOntario

$369

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Aug 5

LAX6:30 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

10h 06m

1 stop

TYS7:36 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Aug 12

TYS8:32 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

14h 58m

1 stop

LAX8:30 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$210

Frontier

Aug 5

ONT6:00 amOntario

10h 36m

1 stop

TYS7:36 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Aug 12

TYS8:32 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

16h 31m

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ONT10:03 amOntario

$219

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Jun 10

SAN6:25 amSan Diego

10h 12m

1 stop

TYS7:37 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Jun 17

TYS8:32 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

15h 37m

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Nonstop4h 14m

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LASTYS

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Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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9:59 pm-11:17 pm

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6:30 am-7:36 pm

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Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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1 stop9h 44m

$226

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Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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11:19 am-6:13 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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8:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$228

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SNA - TYS

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Sun 5/24

2:00 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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5:59 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$349

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Wed 5/27

10:20 am-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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6:02 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$361

San JoseKnoxville

SJC - TYS

SJCTYS

San Jose

Tue 6/2

12:12 pm-12:01 am

1 stop8h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 6/9

6:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$375

BurbankKnoxville

BUR - TYS

BURTYS

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 8/18

12:48 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/19

4:56 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$469

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Knoxville?

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Knoxville from California, with most prices found around $65. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of December, then book flights to Knoxville from California during September instead. Flights to Knoxville in September, while not as cheap as those in December, still average around $89.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $446 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 $356 on momondo.

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 7 as of May 2026.
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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