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R17 508 Find Cheap Flights to Knoxville

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JNB - TYS • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Knoxville

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals to Knoxville

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 22:09
JNB
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TYS
31h 09m2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:19 - 7:35
TYS
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JNB
34h 16m2 stops
R17 508British Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 22:09
JNB
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TYS
31h 09m2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:44 - 7:35
TYS
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JNB
40h 51m2 stops
R17 541British Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
British Airways Logo
22:00 - 22:09
JNB
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TYS
31h 09m2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:19 - 7:35
TYS
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JNB
34h 16m2 stops
R17 558British Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 - 14:49
JNB
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TYS
40h 19m3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:25 - 3:55
TYS
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JNB
30h 30m3 stops
R43 494Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 14:49
JNB
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TYS
31h 19m3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:25 - 3:55
TYS
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JNB
30h 30m3 stops
R46 882Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 14:49
JNB
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TYS
31h 19m3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:25 - 3:55
TYS
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JNB
30h 30m3 stops
R47 099Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Knoxville

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What are the most popular airlines flying to McGhee Tyson?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to McGhee Tyson is United Airlines, followed by Delta and British Airways.

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FAQs - booking Knoxville flights

  • How far is Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport from central Knoxville?

    There are 18 km between Knoxville city centre and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport.

  • What is the name of Knoxville’s airport?

    Knoxville is served by Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, also commonly referred to as Mc Ghee Tyson or McGhee Tyson. The airport code is TYS.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Knoxville?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Knoxville is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as R16 742. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are R21 897 on average.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Knoxville is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Knoxville is generally at night, when flights cost R18 075 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Knoxville is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R18 075.

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Prefer to fly direct to Knoxville McGhee Tyson?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Knoxville McGhee Tyson.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +29 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +29 more

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Direct returns

Knoxville McGhee Tyson to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +26 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +29 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +27 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +29 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying to Knoxville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Knoxville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Knoxville. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Knoxville? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9111 reviews
7,7Boarding
8,1Crew
7,1Entertainment
7,3Comfort
6,6Food
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everything was pretty good. Houston airport is awful. Unnecessarily inefficient; people working there are rude. Badly run

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
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everything was pretty good. Houston airport is awful. Unnecessarily inefficient; people working there are rude. Badly run

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

Great seat in premium economy, great food and drinks throughout lots of in flight entertainment. 1 hour 40 min delayed flying out , 2 1/2 hour wait at passport control in tampa

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

My seat cushion was poor. The cushion was compressed and was uncomfortable for such a long flight.

Besides having a LONG layover in Philadelphia to begin with, our flight was delayed and left late. We spent 7 hours in the Philadelphia airport after being in the air 7 hours from Portugal to Philly. It turned into a 24 hour day of travel which was exhausting. I know you can't help weather but our layover was difficult as my husband is handicapped. The staff was EXTREMELY helpful with his wheelchair tho!!

I was in a bulkhead seat and my tray table wasn't level. Eating was difficult.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

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