How to get from Knoxville to San Diego: connecting flights, about 8h 44m total

Flights from Knoxville to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas: 8h 44m
two tickets, via Las Vegas: $121
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,900 mi (3,058 km)

fastest

Via Las Vegas

8h 44m

with the connection

Knoxville to Las Vegas flight 4h 29m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to San Diego flight 1h 15m

two ticketsfrom $121

Via Dallas

8h 51m

with the connection

Knoxville to Dallas flight 2h 36m

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

Dallas to San Diego flight 3h 15m

Via Denver

8h 55m

with the connection

Knoxville to Denver flight 3h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to San Diego flight 2h 30m

two ticketsfrom $160

Via Atlanta

8h 56m

with the connection

Knoxville to Atlanta flight 1h 7m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to San Diego flight 4h 49m

Via Orlando

10h 6m

with the connection

Knoxville to Orlando flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Orlando to San Diego flight 5h 21m

two ticketsfrom $220

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 San Diego

Knoxville to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 18m from $233 Knoxville to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 29m from $97 Knoxville to Denver Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 25m from $100 Knoxville to Dallas Dallas: 1,181 mi (1,901 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 36m Knoxville to Atlanta Atlanta: 1,887 mi (3,037 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 7m Knoxville to Detroit Detroit: 1,968 mi (3,167 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 17m

To San Diego from cities closest to Knoxville

Atlanta to San Diego Atlanta: 155 mi (250 km) from Knoxville, flight 4h 49m from $110 Raleigh to San Diego Raleigh: 296 mi (476 km) from Knoxville, flight 5h 49m Savannah to San Diego Savannah: 313 mi (503 km) from Knoxville, flight 13h 47m from $281 St Louis to San Diego St Louis: 391 mi (629 km) from Knoxville, flight 4h Washington to San Diego Washington: 429 mi (690 km) from Knoxville, flight 5h 45m from $126 Norfolk to San Diego Norfolk: 429 mi (690 km) from Knoxville, flight 5h 46m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Knoxville to San Diego?

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 San Diego?

Via Las Vegas: 4h 29m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 8h 44m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Knoxville to San Diego 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 San Diego?

Las Vegas (8h 44m total), Dallas (8h 51m total), Denver (8h 55m total), Atlanta (8h 56m total) and Orlando (10h 6m total).

How far is San Diego from Knoxville?

1,900 mi (3,058 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.