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R17 242 Find Cheap Flights to Knoxville

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Wed 22/4Sun 26/4
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

Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
American Airlines Logo
21:15 - 20:39JNB-TYS
29h 24m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:34 - 7:00TYS-JNB
37h 26m2 stops
R17 242American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
19:35 - 12:46JNB-TYS
48h 11m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
17:24 - 7:35TYS-JNB
31h 11m2 stops
R17 706American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
American Airlines Logo
19:25 - 17:33JNB-TYS
28h 08m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
20:23 - 7:00TYS-JNB
28h 37m2 stops
R18 016American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
Delta Logo
21:55 - 20:33JNB-TYS
28h 38m2 stops
Delta Logo
14:30 - 19:40TYS-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
R30 440Delta
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Delta Logo
21:30 - 23:45JNB-TYS
33h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:58 - 19:00TYS-JNB
24h 02m1 stop
R31 111Delta
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Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
Delta Logo
21:55 - 13:25JNB-TYS
21h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
19:20 - 19:40TYS-JNB
18h 20m1 stop
R31 231Delta
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Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
Delta Logo
21:55 - 15:06JNB-TYS
23h 11m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:55 - 19:40TYS-JNB
25h 45m2 stops
R31 300Delta
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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 R17 261. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are R22 575 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 635 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 635.

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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, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +27 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +28 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +26 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +27 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

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Direct returns

Knoxville McGhee Tyson to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +27 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +28 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +26 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +27 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +28 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 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.
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7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9029 reviews
7,3Comfort
6,6Food
7,1Entertainment
8,1Crew
7,7Boarding
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We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

8,0 ExcellentCleveland, Nov 2025ATH - EWR
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We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

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.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

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