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How to get from San Diego to Knoxville

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dallas: about 8h 11m including the connection. Other options: via Las Vegas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Washington. Two tickets from $247.

Flights from San Diego to Knoxville

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Best fares from San Diego to Knoxville

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Cheapest one-way $337 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $337 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $337

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas
8h 11m
two tickets, via Atlanta
$247
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,900 mi (3,058 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
8h 11m
with the connection
San Diego to Dallas flight 3h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Knoxville: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Knoxville flight 2h 6m
two ticketsfrom $260
Via Las Vegas
8h 14m
with the connection
San Diego to Las Vegas flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Knoxville flight 3h 49m
two ticketsfrom $260
Via Atlanta
8h 19m
with the connection
San Diego to Atlanta flight 4h 16m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Knoxville flight 1h 3m
two ticketsfrom $247
Via Los Angeles
9h 46m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Knoxville: Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Knoxville flight 5h 40m
two ticketsfrom $448
Via Washington
9h 49m
with the connection
San Diego to Washington flight 5h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Knoxville: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Knoxville flight 1h 49m
two ticketsfrom $252

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Knoxville?
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 San Diego to Knoxville?
Via Dallas: 3h 5m to the connection, 2h 6m after it, about 8h 11m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Knoxville with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $247. 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 San Diego and Knoxville?
Dallas (8h 11m total), Las Vegas (8h 14m total), Atlanta (8h 19m total), Los Angeles (9h 46m total) and Washington (9h 49m total).
How far is Knoxville from San Diego?
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.