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5:57 pm - 6:42 pmSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
45h 45m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:30 am - 8:49 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
28h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$225Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 8
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6:30 pm - 8:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
22h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:57 pm - 9:16 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
23h 19m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$310Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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12:49 pm - 11:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:02 pm - 11:09 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
8h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$325American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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5:00 am - 3:21 pmSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 21m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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10:20 am - 4:59 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
9h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$325American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9
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9:59 pm - 10:01 amSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
9h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 am - 1:24 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
10h 44m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$373Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9
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11:59 pm - 10:01 amSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:32 pm - 6:56 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
9h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10
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12:45 am - 11:12 amSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:43 pm - 9:23 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$377United Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14
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12:45 am - 11:12 amSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:35 pm - 1:30 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
8h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$377United Airlines
Sun, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 21
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6:20 am - 4:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:10 am - 2:40 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
10h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl
$382Southwest
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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5:05 am - 7:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
11h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Nashville Intl
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7:55 am - 1:50 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SFO San Francisco
8h 55m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$382Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

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American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Knoxville

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American Airlines
Dec 1
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
7h 21m
1 stop
TYS3:21 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
Dec 9
TYS10:20 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
9h 39m
1 stop
SFO4:59 pmSan Francisco
$325
American Airlines
Dec 1
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
8h 36m
1 stop
TYS4:36 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
Dec 5
TYS5:30 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
7h 52m
1 stop
SFO10:22 amSan Francisco
$377
American Airlines
Nov 17
SFO5:00 amSan Francisco
7h 23m
1 stop
TYS3:23 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
Nov 18
TYS6:50 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
9h 17m
1 stop
SFO1:07 pmSan Francisco
$403

Delta flights from San Francisco to Knoxville

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Knoxville flight tickets
Delta
Dec 1
SFO9:59 pmSan Francisco
9h 02m
1 stop
TYS10:01 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
Dec 9
TYS5:40 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
10h 44m
2 stops
SFO1:24 pmSan Francisco
$373
Delta
Nov 23
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
8h 49m
1 stop
TYS5:49 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
Dec 2
TYS12:32 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
9h 29m
1 stop
SFO7:01 pmSan Francisco
$398
Delta
Apr 6
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
9h 36m
1 stop
TYS11:06 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson
Apr 10
TYS2:25 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson
10h 10m
1 stop
SFO9:35 pmSan Francisco
$403

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SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 1/19

5:57 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/8

7:30 am-8:49 am

1 stop28h 19m

$225

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

6:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/10

12:57 pm-9:16 am

2 stops23h 19m

$310

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

12:49 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/10

6:02 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$325

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

5:00 am-3:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 12/9

10:20 am-4:59 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$325

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

9:59 pm-10:01 am

1 stop9h 02m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 12/9

5:40 am-1:24 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$373

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

11:59 pm-10:01 am

1 stop7h 02m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 12/10

12:32 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$377
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San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

12:45 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 27m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 12/14

4:43 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$377

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Sun 12/13

12:45 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 27m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 12/21

7:35 pm-1:30 am

1 stop8h 55m

$377

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Sat 12/5

6:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 12/12

7:10 am-2:40 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$382

San FranciscoKnoxville

SFO San Francisco - TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

SFOTYS

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

5:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 12/9

7:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$382

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Knoxville?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $498 to $848.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $225.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Knoxville?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Knoxville from San Francisco, with most prices found around $386. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Knoxville from San Francisco during October instead. Flights to Knoxville in October, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $405.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Knoxville from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Knoxville for around $499 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Knoxville from San Francisco for as low as $334 on momondo.

How have San Francisco to Knoxville flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for San Francisco to Knoxville flights are approximately 107% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Knoxville

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Knoxville according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$163

Fastest flight time

6h 21m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Knoxville from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $163. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Knoxville found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $225.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Knoxville takes 6h 21m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Knoxville. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Knoxville.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Knoxville

  • How far is San Francisco to Knoxville McGhee Tyson by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Knoxville McGhee Tyson is 2114.2 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 6h 21m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Knoxville?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Knoxville

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FrontierPriceFrom $220Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,512 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $238Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,215 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $295Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,699 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $328Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,460 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $328Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,228 reviews
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