What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Knoxville?

Delta operates the most flights from South Africa to Knoxville at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Knoxville. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Knoxville?

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Knoxville are from: • Johannesburg, from R18 091 return

How do I know if a flight to Knoxville is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Knoxville is around R17 001 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Knoxville?

Qatar Airways is the most popular airline flying to Knoxville among KAYAK users, followed by British Airways and United Airlines.

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Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:17 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

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Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:17 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

R18 091British Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:17 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

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Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 32m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:15 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

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Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:17 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

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21:55 - 17:28JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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21:55 - 17:28JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

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20:55 - 20:18JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

29h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

16:38 - 4:00TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

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Wed, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 27

20:20 - 23:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

34h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:44 - 8:40TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 56m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

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Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Dec 26

19:35 - 17:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

29h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

20:48 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

54h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

R30 239British Airways

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Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:17 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

R17 994British Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:17 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

R18 091British Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:17 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

R18 124British Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 32m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:15 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

R18 140British Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

19:35 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:17 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

R18 140British Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21

21:55 - 17:28JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

25h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:06 - 19:40TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R19 553Delta

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21

21:55 - 17:28JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

25h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:26 - 19:40TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 14m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R19 553Delta

Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21

20:55 - 20:18JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

29h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

16:38 - 4:00TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R23 077Qatar Airways

Wed, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 27

20:20 - 23:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

34h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:44 - 8:40TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 56m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

R29 313Qatar Airways

Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Dec 26

19:35 - 17:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

29h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

20:48 - 10:25TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

54h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

R30 239British Airways

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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Knoxville flights

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What is the cheapest flight to Knoxville?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Knoxville is the cheapest route at R18 091 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Knoxville?

A return flight to Knoxville costs R19 886 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R19 128, while Port Elizabeth runs a bit higher at R20 520.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Knoxville?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Knoxville at R16 419 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Wednesday is the most expensive at R22 151.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Knoxville?

•September is the cheapest month to fly to Knoxville with an average price of R15 672 return.
•July (R26 228) and November (R24 328) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Knoxville?

Evening flights to Knoxville are the cheapest at R19 131 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at R21 437.

What is a good deal for flights to Knoxville?

Flights under R17 001 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Knoxville at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Cape Town R16 595
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R17 001.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Knoxville based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Knoxville is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Knoxville is around R17 001 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Knoxville?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Knoxville are from:
• Johannesburg, from R18 091 return
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Knoxville?
Delta operates the most flights from South Africa to Knoxville at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Knoxville. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

For flights to Knoxville, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R17 001 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Knoxville in September. Return fares historically average R15 672 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
Before you book:

• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
• Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
• Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to R2 306 per return. Afternoon flights to Knoxville average R19 131 compared to R21 437 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

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