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Since there are no public transportation options that offer service from the airport to the downtown area, the best choice for most travelers is to take one of the readily available taxis outside of the terminal building that will make the trip in about 18min.

There are roughly 8 different rental car companies that operate at this airport, and every one of them has a customer service counter on the lower level of the airport terminal building adjacent to the baggage claim area. All vehicles for rent sit just outside of the exit doors from the baggage claim area in the adjacent parking lots.

All rideshare companies do their pick-ups on the lower level of the terminal building just outside of the baggage claim area. When you exit the baggage claim area of the terminal building, you will see signage for pick-up locations just to the right.

One of the most convenient choices is Hilton Knoxville Airport, which has a location right on the airport property. When you walk out of the terminal building, you will see this hotel just a few steps from the terminal building to your right just before the Economy Parking Lot B.

Flights from San Francisco to Knoxville usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Knoxville:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the San Francisco to Knoxville route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $412 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $632, a difference of $220. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $509. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Knoxville takes 0h 00m, covering 2,114 miles.

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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Knoxville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 27m, compared with 7h 29m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 48m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Payless

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Knoxville range from $405 to $618, with an average of $509 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.