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Cheapest round-trip
$312
Typical prices: $362-$631
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Thu 11/1Wed 11/14
TYS - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$152
Typical prices: $195-$383
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Fri 11/9
TYS - SMF • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Knoxville and Sacramento. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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February
Cheapest • 31% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $497 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Knoxville to Sacramento (TYS-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Knoxville to Sacramento

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14
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9:29 pm - 6:49 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
24h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:05 pm - 1:19 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
22h 14m1 stop Denver Intl
$312Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:29 pm - 6:49 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
24h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:04 pm - 7:59 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
28h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando
$324Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
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9:29 pm - 6:49 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
24h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:19 pm - 12:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
15h 16m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando
$337Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
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4:59 pm - 11:55 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:59 pm - 12:12 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
9h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$404American Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Jan 4
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5:30 am - 10:10 amTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:59 pm - 11:08 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$414American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:40 pm - 10:40 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 10:32 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
11h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
$414United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
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9:00 am - 1:01 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 01m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 4:04 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 04m1 stop Denver Intl
$415United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Jan 4
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3:42 pm - 8:54 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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7:27 pm - 8:51 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
10h 24m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
$419American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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4:11 pm - 10:03 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:40 pm - 10:54 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
9h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$465Delta
Fri, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 27
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4:00 pm - 10:55 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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12:25 pm - 11:46 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$487Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Knoxville to Sacramento flights

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Sacramento, it is 22% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 27% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to Sacramento at $340 round-trip.
  • November ($726) and December ($638) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 113% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Knoxville to Sacramento flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$152
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Knoxville to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Knoxville to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Knoxville to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to Sacramento?

    Flights from Knoxville to Sacramento usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to Sacramento?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Knoxville to Sacramento:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to Sacramento pass through?

    One-stop flights from Knoxville to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 56% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 7% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Sacramento?

    On the Knoxville to Sacramento route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 39%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $391 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $631: a $240 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Knoxville to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Knoxville to Sacramento takes 0h 00m, covering 2,062 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to Sacramento?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Knoxville to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $312 to $2,600. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Knoxville to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Knoxville to Sacramento are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $268.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Knoxville to Sacramento?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 18m, compared with 7h 30m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 40m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Knoxville and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 3 hours behind Knoxville (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Knoxville to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Sacramento range from $362 to $631, with an average of $496 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Knoxville to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $391 - about $240 less than Friday (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Knoxville to Sacramento trip for February. Fares historically average $340 round-trip in that month - typically $386 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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