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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $490-$596
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/14Wed 1/17
OAK - TYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$200
Typical prices: $314-$544
Southwest
Sat 12/15
OAK - TYS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Oakland and Knoxville. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $481 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 08m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Knoxville (OAK-TYS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Knoxville

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 17
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9:50 pm - 4:50 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
16h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:00 am - 8:55 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
13h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$339Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:25 am - 3:30 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:15 pm - 10:05 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
8h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$399Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:25 am - 3:30 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:05 am - 2:20 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
10h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Los Angeles
$404Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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5:30 am - 7:50 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
11h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Nashville Intl
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7:05 am - 2:20 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
10h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Los Angeles
$409Southwest
Tue, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 30
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5:55 am - 5:27 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
8h 32m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:05 pm - 11:56 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
9h 51m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
$433Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
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6:25 am - 3:30 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:15 pm - 10:05 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
8h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$439Southwest
Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:25 am - 3:30 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:05 am - 2:20 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
10h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Los Angeles
$440Southwest
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
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6:25 am - 7:50 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
10h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl
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4:15 pm - 10:05 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
8h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$444Southwest
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
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5:30 am - 7:50 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
11h 20m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Nashville Intl
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2:40 pm - 8:40 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
9h 00m2 stops Dallas Love Field Los Angeles
$449Southwest
Mon, Dec 14 - Fri, Dec 18
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6:25 am - 3:30 pmOAK  Oakland-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:35 pm - 11:15 pmTYS  Knoxville McGhee Tyson-OAK Oakland
8h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$454Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Oakland to Knoxville flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Oakland to Knoxville?

Southwest ($399) and Delta ($433) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Oakland to Knoxville according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Key details for Oakland to Knoxville flights

Cheapest flight

$200
The most popular month to fly with an average 22% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Oakland to Knoxville

When to book flights from Oakland to Knoxville

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Oakland to Knoxville.

  • How long is a flight from Oakland to Knoxville?

    A nonstop flight from Oakland to Knoxville takes 00m, covering 2,104 miles.

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

    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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Oakland to Knoxville range from $490 to $596, with an average of $538 over the past 12 months. Anything below $490 counts as a good deal.

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

    One-way fares from Oakland to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)?

    Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Thrifty
    • Avis

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

    Flights from Oakland to Knoxville usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).

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

    Connecting flights from Oakland to Knoxville most commonly pass through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 33% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Oakland to Knoxville. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $431 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $808, a difference of $377.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 08m, compared with 12h 03m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

  • What is the time difference between Oakland and Knoxville?

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

Your guide to booking Oakland to Knoxville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $431, about $377 less than Monday fares (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Oakland to Knoxville trip for March. Fares historically average $410 round-trip in that month - typically $580 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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