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Cheapest round-trip
$153
Typical prices: $469-$160
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Typical prices: $97-$213
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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Knoxville (PHX-TYS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Knoxville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Phoenix to Knoxville

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
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5:01 pm - 11:37 pm
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$153Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6
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4:16 pm - 10:52 pm
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2:34 pm - 3:32 pm
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$159Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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4:16 pm - 10:52 pm
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$163Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 6
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$168Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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$179Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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$182Allegiant Air
Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 6
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$183Allegiant Air
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
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$186Allegiant Air
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$195Allegiant Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Phoenix to Knoxville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Phoenix to Knoxville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Phoenix to Knoxville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Knoxville on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Phoenix to Knoxville. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville is February, where tickets cost $245 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $406 and $398 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $270 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Phoenix to Knoxville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Phoenix to Knoxville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Phoenix to Knoxville flights

  • Which cities can I connect to after deplaning from my Phoenix to Knoxville flight at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS)?

    Besides Knoxville, TYS is also the destination airport for travelers connecting to the neighboring cities. Among these cities are Maryville, Alcoa, and Farragut. With these cities being a comfortable driving distance away from TYS, you can conveniently connect to these cities via a car rental, a taxi, or a ride-share service.

  • Which family-friendly airline should I consider for my flight from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    Allegiant Air and American Airlines offer great options when considering family-friendly airlines for your Phoenix to Knoxville flight. Allegiant Air provides a dedicated kids' zone with coloring books and games, while American Airlines offers in-flight entertainment with kid-friendly movies and TV shows. They also offer priority boarding for families with kids.

  • Which eco-friendly airline should I consider for my Phoenix to Knoxville flight?

    One of the eco-friendly airlines to consider for your Phoenix to Knoxville flight is Allegiant Air. The airline has significantly reduced its environmental impact by implementing fuel-efficient aircraft, optimizing flight routes, and implementing recycling programs. Choosing Allegiant Air would contribute to a greener travel experience.

  • How can I connect from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) to the city center after landing from my Phoenix to Knoxville flight?

    Among the transport options you could consider for your movement from TYS to the city after your flight from Phoenix to Knoxville are a car rental, a taxi, a ride-share service, or public means of transport – such as buses or trains. Some of the popular buses offering cheap transport options from TYS to the city center are the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) buses.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville was $93 for a one-way ticket and $153 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Phoenix and Knoxville?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    Phoenix and Knoxville are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Phoenix from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl and will be arriving at Knoxville McGhee Tyson.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Phoenix to Knoxville flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Phoenix to Knoxville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Phoenix and Knoxville, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Phoenix to Knoxville on Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Phoenix to Knoxville, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Phoenix to Knoxville are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $453 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $481 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Phoenix to Knoxville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Knoxville from Phoenix is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Knoxville with an airline and back to Phoenix with another airline. Booking your flights between Phoenix and TYS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Phoenix to Knoxville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Knoxville from Phoenix up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Knoxville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $221 or less one-way and $202 or less round-trip.
  • With Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) acting as the hub and an operating base for American Airlines, the airline has arguably the highest number of flights to various destinations, including Knoxville. To access a flight that will fit your schedule to Knoxville, consider booking your flight with American Airlines.
  • Since most airlines offering flights from Phoenix to Knoxville offer indirect flights, you have to consider including your layovers during your budgeting process. Some of the common layovers to include in your budgeting and planning process are Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), Charlotte Douglas (CLT), and Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
  • When traveling from Phoenix to Knoxville on a limited-time schedule, you have to consider booking your flight with Allegiant Air. Allegiant Air is highly ranked among the airlines with the highest direct flights for the route.
  • Although most airlines operating from Phoenix to Knoxville highly consider Persons with Reduced Mobility PRMs, Allegiant Air and American Airlines have the best accessibility services. To ensure travel convenience and inclusivity on their flight, these airlines offer priority boarding for PRMs. They also have a team of well-trained and experienced professionals whose primary role is to ensure accessibility services for PRMs.
  • To conveniently fly from Phoenix to Knoxville with your furry friend, consider booking your flight with American Airlines. Provided your pet is at least eight weeks old, its weight plus the carrier is not exceeding 20 lbs, and the carrier can fit under your chair, you will travel with your pet in the cabin. However, your larger pets will be transported as cargo in an appropriate pressure and temperature-controlled cargo hold.

Prefer to fly direct from Phoenix to Knoxville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Knoxville McGhee Tyson.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Phoenix to Knoxville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Phoenix to Knoxville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Phoenix to Knoxville? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

6.0 GoodCynthia, Jun 2026
DTW - TYS
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Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

The flight attendants were very friendly, efficient, and helpful. The plane was ahead of schedule, and it all went very smoothly. Thank you.

not sure why you ask about food, I n3ver get food on flights except maybe cookies or pretzels. wifi was slow and in and out most of the flight not good.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

there are no options s for snack besides cookies would ve nice to have a salty option n

Early morning flight and no food in First Class except a "salmon" box. No thank you. Was informed before take off by Captain that the plane was not serviced before we boarded in Phoenix. How does that happen? Need more frequent additions/turn over on the Entertainment. Thanks

It was the most un-special flight experience in my life.

We called Kayak for a change due to the TSA situation in Atlanta. What we got was a canceled return flight (in error) and we had to find the mistake. Not happy with Kayak who blamed it on AA.

I would have liked vegetarian and gluten free options for evening dinner time flight. I would have like a pillow on the international overnight flight . The veg wrap and oaten desert on the international flight was good

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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