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Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Knoxville from $195

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Knoxville (SMF-TYS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento 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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11:59 pm - 10:14 amSMF-TYS
7h 15m1 stop
4:25 pm - 10:22 pmTYS-SMF
8h 57m1 stop
$248United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 9
2:02 pm - 7:39 pmSMF-TYS
26h 37m3 stops
10:00 am - 10:28 amTYS-SMF
27h 28m3 stops
Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
9:18 pm - 3:40 pmSMF-TYS
15h 22m2 stops
10:28 pm - 9:43 amTYS-SMF
14h 15m1 stop
Thu, Jun 20 - Fri, Jul 5
10:49 pm - 10:19 amSMF-TYS
8h 30m1 stop
7:41 am - 1:50 pmTYS-SMF
9h 09m1 stop
$306American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 24
11:36 am - 12:19 amSMF-TYS
9h 43m2 stops
6:27 pm - 11:27 pmTYS-SMF
8h 00m1 stop
$313American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 19
9:28 am - 11:13 amSMF-TYS
22h 45m3 stops
10:28 pm - 9:43 amTYS-SMF
14h 15m1 stop
Thu, Jun 20 - Fri, Jul 5
5:35 pm - 9:22 amSMF-TYS
12h 47m2 stops
12:15 pm - 8:40 pmTYS-SMF
11h 25m2 stops
$343Delta
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Wed, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 29
5:35 pm - 9:22 amSMF-TYS
12h 47m2 stops
12:15 pm - 8:40 pmTYS-SMF
11h 25m2 stops
$353Delta
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Wed, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 29
6:00 am - 11:43 pmSMF-TYS
14h 43m2 stops
7:41 am - 7:54 pmTYS-SMF
15h 13m2 stops
$683Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 8
5:28 pm - 11:14 amSMF-TYS
14h 46m2 stops
8:22 am - 8:13 pmTYS-SMF
14h 51m2 stops
$1,348Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 29

Flights from Sacramento to Knoxville - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Knoxville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Sacramento to Knoxville, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Knoxville, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Knoxville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Knoxville is January, where tickets cost $456 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets is $618 and $567 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Knoxville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Knoxville, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Knoxville?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Sacramento to Knoxville were found on United Airlines ($248) and American Airlines ($306). American Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $299.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$195
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Knoxville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento 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 flights from Sacramento to Knoxville

  • Are there any airlines on this route that offer options for unaccompanied minors to travel?

    Several airlines operating flights from SMF to TYS offer services for unaccompanied minors. Consider Southwest Airlines, which allows children aged 5 to 11 to travel independently on this route. The airlines' dedicated ground staff will check in the child before handing them to the trained cabin crew members. Your children will also enjoy priority check-in, boarding, security screening, and disembarkation to guarantee a smooth travel experience.

  • Which airline flies sustainably from Sacramento to Knoxville?

    Several flight options are available for environmental conservatives traveling to Knoxville from Sacramento. United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines offer the most sustainable flights to Knoxville from Sacramento. American Airlines, for example, recycles an average of 21,000 lbs of aluminum cans through their flight services. The airline advocates for passenger water bottles that reduce the need for single-use plastics.

  • Are there layover options for flights from Sacramento to Knoxville?

    Most connecting flights from Sacramento to Knoxville have one stop. American Airlines offers connecting flights to Knoxville via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Denver International Airport (DEN) serves as a hub for United Airlines. On the other hand, Delta Air Lines have a layover in Atlanta at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • Which airline should your family use when flying to Knoxville from Sacramento?

    American Airlines offers multiple family-friendly amenities to guarantee a seamless flight for your family. The airline has efficient kid-friendly flights across this route. Passengers can leverage the children's seats beside their parents with no extra charges. Consider pre-selecting seats to ensure you sit together as a family during the flight. Kids can have fun with the stickers, pencils, and games available on the flights. The unique animated entertainment for kids also offers an alternative to engage your family. In-flight entertainment, kid-friendly meal choices, and complimentary snacks will ease your flight experience.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Knoxville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Knoxville was $195 for a one-way ticket and $248 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Knoxville.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Knoxville?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Knoxville from Sacramento?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to Knoxville.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Knoxville, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Knoxville are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $571 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $589 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Knoxville.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Knoxville from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SMF to Knoxville

  • The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the main airport serving Sacramento. The airport serves multiple airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Jet Blue, Horizon, and Hawaiian Airlines. Enjoy more flexibility in finding flights that suit your budget, schedule, and preference.
  • Avoid the long queues and wait times at check-in through online check-ins when flying to Knoxville (TYS) with American Airlines. Online check-in services are available from 24 hours to, at the latest, two hours before your scheduled departure time - complete the check-in from the comfort of your mobile phone.
  • United Airlines has a ticket upgrade solution, allowing you to upgrade your ticket from economy to Business or First Class after completing your booking. At an additional fee, you can enhance your comfort, access high-quality entertainment, enjoy diverse dining options, and have prioritized check-in and boarding.
  • Delta Airlines, the most popular airline for travelers plying this route, allows one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 50 lbs on their Basic Economy, Main Cabin, and Delta Premium Select cabins. Delta One, First, and Business class travelers can bring one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 70 lbs.
  • American Airlines is ideal for anyone traveling with a medical device, wheelchair, or other mobility device. The crew provides pre-boarding, deplaning, and airport support to ease movement for passengers with limited mobility. Extra care from the staff guarantees a smooth flight. They also offer easily-accessible restrooms to such passengers.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Sacramento to Knoxville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10810 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.4Food
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Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, May 2024ATL - TYS
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Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Flight was great. DELTA did a fantastic job! ATL was busy, as usual!

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Frontier is a crappy airline nothing about it is honest

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Knoxville found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/17Wed
2 stops
22h 57mSMF-TYS
$195
7/17Wed
3 stops
20h 04mSMF-TYS
$198
7/21Sun
3 stops
26h 07mSMF-TYS
$268
6/8Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 16mSMF-TYS
$299
7/20Sat
3 stops
24h 40mSMF-TYS
$355
7/21Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 19mSMF-TYS
$369
7/17Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
10h 45mSMF-TYS
$381
6/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 26mSMF-TYS
$394
7/20Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 19mSMF-TYS
$399
7/20Sat
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
13h 21mSMF-TYS
$404

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Knoxville

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Knoxville that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 35mSMF-TYS
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 16mTYS-SMF
$498
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
12h 58mSMF-TYS
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 16mTYS-SMF
$518
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
12h 58mSMF-TYS
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
13h 52mTYS-SMF
$563
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 31mSMF-TYS
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
13h 52mTYS-SMF
$568
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
12h 58mSMF-TYS
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
13h 52mTYS-SMF
$573
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 31mSMF-TYS
5/24Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 55mTYS-SMF
$598
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 31mSMF-TYS
5/22Wed
multi-stopDelta
10h 31mTYS-SMF
$603
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
12h 58mSMF-TYS
5/22Wed
multi-stopDelta
10h 31mTYS-SMF
$608
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 17mSMF-TYS
5/22Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 47mTYS-SMF
$718
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 19mSMF-TYS
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 55mTYS-SMF
$748

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