How to get from Knoxville to Sacramento: connecting flights, about 9h 4m total

Flights from Knoxville to Sacramento

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Best fares from Knoxville to Sacramento

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Cheapest one-way $426 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $426 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $426 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $426

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas: 9h 4m
two tickets, via Las Vegas: $160
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,059 mi (3,314 km)

fastest

Via Las Vegas

9h 4m

with the connection

Knoxville to Las Vegas flight 4h 29m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Sacramento flight 1h 35m

two ticketsfrom $160

Via Atlanta

9h 21m

with the connection

Knoxville to Atlanta flight 1h 7m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Sacramento flight 5h 14m

Via Dallas

9h 26m

with the connection

Knoxville to Dallas flight 2h 36m

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

Dallas to Sacramento flight 3h 50m

Via Charlotte

10h

with the connection

Knoxville to Charlotte flight 1h 26m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Sacramento flight 5h 34m

Via Los Angeles

10h 48m

with the connection

Knoxville to Los Angeles flight 6h 18m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International. Departure to Sacramento: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.

Los Angeles to Sacramento flight 1h 30m

two ticketsfrom $288

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 Sacramento

Knoxville to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 361 mi (581 km) from Sacramento, flight 6h 18m from $233 Knoxville to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 386 mi (621 km) from Sacramento, flight 4h 29m from $97 Knoxville to Denver Denver: 887 mi (1,427 km) from Sacramento, flight 3h 25m from $100 Knoxville to Dallas Dallas: 1,437 mi (2,313 km) from Sacramento, flight 2h 36m Knoxville to Detroit Detroit: 2,020 mi (3,251 km) from Sacramento, flight 6h 17m Knoxville to Atlanta Atlanta: 2,082 mi (3,350 km) from Sacramento, flight 1h 7m

To Sacramento from cities closest to Knoxville

Atlanta to Sacramento Atlanta: 155 mi (250 km) from Knoxville, flight 5h 14m from $220 Charlotte to Sacramento Charlotte: 180 mi (290 km) from Knoxville, flight 5h 34m Pittsburgh to Sacramento Pittsburgh: 376 mi (605 km) from Knoxville, flight 9h 25m from $304 Washington to Sacramento Washington: 429 mi (690 km) from Knoxville, flight 7h 45m from $235 Chicago to Sacramento Chicago: 455 mi (732 km) from Knoxville, flight 4h 40m from $171 Philadelphia to Sacramento Philadelphia: 551 mi (886 km) from Knoxville, flight 8h 42m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Knoxville to Sacramento?

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

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

Via Las Vegas: 4h 29m to the connection, 1h 35m after it, about 9h 4m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $160. 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 Sacramento?

Las Vegas (9h 4m total), Atlanta (9h 21m total), Dallas (9h 26m total), Charlotte (10h total) and Los Angeles (10h 48m total).

How far is Sacramento from Knoxville?

2,059 mi (3,314 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.