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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $388-$483
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/24Fri 8/28
SFO - TYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$156
Typical prices: $219-$309
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/28
SFO - TYS • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Knoxville. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $389 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 08m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Knoxville (SFO-TYS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Knoxville

Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 9:46 pm
SFO
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TYS
7h 46m
1 stop
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8:30 am - 6:45 pm
TYS
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SFO
37h 15m
2 stops
$279Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23
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10:06 pm - 3:38 pm
SFO
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TYS
14h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:04 pm - 4:57 pm
TYS
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SFO
30h 53m
2 stops
$282Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 11:18 pm
SFO
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TYS
7h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:10 pm
TYS
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SFO
7h 20m
1 stop
$363American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
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10:59 pm - 10:09 am
SFO
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TYS
8h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 11:57 pm
TYS
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SFO
9h 12m
1 stop
$363Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:00 am - 5:38 pm
SFO
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TYS
8h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:25 pm - 11:57 pm
TYS
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SFO
7h 32m
1 stop
$363Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
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TYS
7h 44m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:02 pm - 10:55 pm
TYS
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SFO
7h 53m
1 stop
$363United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:58 pm
SFO
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TYS
7h 58m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:14 pm
TYS
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SFO
7h 59m
1 stop
$363United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
11:27 pm - 11:05 am
SFO
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TYS
8h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 7:25 pm
TYS
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SFO
7h 25m
1 stop
$370American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:00 am - 7:24 pm
SFO
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TYS
10h 24m
1 stop
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8:19 pm - 12:18 am
TYS
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SFO
6h 59m
1 stop
$394Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:00 am - 7:24 pm
SFO
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TYS
10h 24m
1 stop
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8:19 pm - 12:18 am
TYS
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SFO
6h 59m
1 stop
$394Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Knoxville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Knoxville departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Knoxville from San Francisco usually cost between $388 and $483 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 24-Aug 28).

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Knoxville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Knoxville is February, where tickets cost $409 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $594 and $588 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Knoxville, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$156
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Knoxville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Knoxville

  • What are the transportation options to get from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to downtown Knoxville?

    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.

  • Where should I be looking for my rental car company when I arrive at the airport in Knoxville?

    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.

  • Where should I plan on meeting my rideshare ride after my flight to Knoxville?

    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.

  • Are there any hotels that have a convenient location close to the terminal buildings at the airport in Knoxville?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Knoxville?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Knoxville was $151 for a one-way ticket and $279 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Knoxville is Knoxville McGhee Tyson.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Knoxville?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Knoxville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Knoxville?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Knoxville are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $480 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $537 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Knoxville from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Knoxville

  • A fantastic way to get to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from the downtown area without having to drive your own car is to take the BART Yellow Line light rail train that can make the trip from the downtown area to the airport in 29 minutes.
  • If you plan on getting dropped off at the San Francisco International Airport before your flight, a good choice for a drop-off point is the Kiss and Fly location adjacent to the rental car center at the airport. This allows passengers to take their time getting dropped off, and then they can ride aboard the AirTrain Blue Line to the terminal building from the rental car center.
  • Parents who plan on taking their kids through the San Francisco International Airport before a flight to Knoxville should know that the airport offers an interactive play area in terminal two that lets kids have some fun and expend some energy before a long flight.
  • Travelers making their way to Knoxville with a pet or a service animal should know that the San Francisco International Airport offers seven different pet relief areas both outside and inside the terminal buildings at the airport. All of the relief areas have things like drinking bowls and waste gloves with disposal areas.
  • If you plan on flying to Knoxville from the San Francisco International Airport and want a comfortable place to wait for your flight, the San Francisco International Airport offers airline lounges from United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, and American Airlines that all offer plenty of comfortable seating options as well as a wide selection of food and beverage choices.

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