How to get from Knoxville to Phoenix: connecting flights, about 8h 21m total

Flights from Knoxville to Phoenix

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Best fares from Knoxville to Phoenix

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $186 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $241 15 November 2026, G4 Cheapest in the next 7 days $186 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $186

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 8h 21m
two tickets, via Las Vegas: $121
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,603 mi (2,580 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

8h 21m

with the connection

Knoxville to Dallas flight 2h 36m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Phoenix: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Phoenix flight 2h 45m

Via Atlanta

8h 26m

with the connection

Knoxville to Atlanta flight 1h 7m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Phoenix flight 4h 19m

Via Denver

8h 29m

with the connection

Knoxville to Denver flight 3h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Phoenix flight 2h 4m

two ticketsfrom $197

Via Las Vegas

8h 44m

with the connection

Knoxville to Las Vegas flight 4h 29m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Phoenix flight 1h 15m

two ticketsfrom $121

Via Charlotte

9h 7m

with the connection

Knoxville to Charlotte flight 1h 26m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Phoenix flight 4h 41m

two ticketsfrom $576

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Knoxville to cities closest to Phoenix

Knoxville to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 256 mi (412 km) from Phoenix, flight 4h 29m from $97 Knoxville to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 357 mi (574 km) from Phoenix, flight 6h 18m from $233 Knoxville to Denver Denver: 586 mi (943 km) from Phoenix, flight 3h 25m from $100 Knoxville to Dallas Dallas: 885 mi (1,424 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 36m Knoxville to Atlanta Atlanta: 1,589 mi (2,557 km) from Phoenix, flight 1h 7m Knoxville to Detroit Detroit: 1,688 mi (2,716 km) from Phoenix, flight 6h 17m

To Phoenix from cities closest to Knoxville

Atlanta to Phoenix Atlanta: 155 mi (250 km) from Knoxville, flight 4h 19m from $71 Charlotte to Phoenix Charlotte: 180 mi (290 km) from Knoxville, flight 4h 41m from $125 Columbus to Phoenix Columbus: 281 mi (452 km) from Knoxville, flight 4h 25m Indianapolis to Phoenix Indianapolis: 290 mi (467 km) from Knoxville, flight 4h from $162 Raleigh to Phoenix Raleigh: 296 mi (476 km) from Knoxville, flight 4h 55m from $196 Richmond to Phoenix Richmond: 375 mi (604 km) from Knoxville, flight 5h 32m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Knoxville to Phoenix?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Knoxville to Phoenix?

Via Dallas: 2h 36m to the connection, 2h 45m after it, about 8h 21m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Knoxville to Phoenix with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $121. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Knoxville and Phoenix?

Dallas (8h 21m total), Atlanta (8h 26m total), Denver (8h 29m total), Las Vegas (8h 44m total) and Charlotte (9h 7m total).

How far is Phoenix from Knoxville?

1,603 mi (2,580 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.