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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Knoxville from R17 834

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — TYS
Dec 2 — Dec 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Knoxville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Knoxville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 November 2025.

Tue 16/1219:20JNB - TYS
2 stops30h 38mKLM
Tue 23/1218:59TYS - JNB
2 stops34h 11mKLM
Deal found 1/11R24 984
Tue 16/1214:30JNB - TYS
3 stops31h 13mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/125:45TYS - JNB
2 stops24h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/11R35 944
Tue 16/1219:20JNB - TYS
2 stops31h 40mDelta
Tue 23/126:00TYS - JNB
1 stop30h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/11R37 364
Tue 16/1220:15JNB - TYS
3 stops45h 41mAir Canada
Tue 23/1214:00TYS - JNB
3 stops37h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 1/11R45 865

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Knoxville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Knoxville (TYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 November 2025.

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R17 834

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 574
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Knoxville
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R45 261 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R18 195 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-16:49

2 stops25h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

17:14-10:25

2 stops34h 11m

R17 834

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-16:49

2 stops25h 49m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

17:15-7:35

2 stops31h 20m

R19 167

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:20-18:58

2 stops30h 38m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 23/12

18:59-12:10

2 stops34h 11m

R24 984

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-21:24

2 stops30h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 9/2

18:41-19:00

1 stop17h 19m

R31 304

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

14:30-14:43

3 stops31h 13m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 23/12

5:45-13:05

2 stops24h 20m

R35 944

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

19:20-20:00

2 stops31h 40m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 23/12

6:00-19:00

1 stop30h 00m

R37 364

JohannesburgKnoxville

JNB - TYS

JNBTYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

20:15-10:56

3 stops45h 41m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 23/12

14:00-10:30

3 stops37h 30m

R45 865

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Deals found on 30/10

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Reviews of airlines servicing Knoxville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Knoxville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Knoxville. Reviews last updated 2 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and British Airways from Johannesburg to Knoxville. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 993 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 993 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 993 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 492 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 993 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Knoxville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Knoxville from Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Knoxville from Johannesburg, you will be flying to McGhee Tyson, which is the city’s only airport. Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) is located 18,2 km from the centre of Knoxville. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to McGhee Tyson per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Knoxville?

    Airlines like American Airlines, British Airways, and KLM fly from Johannesburg to Knoxville in about 25h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 49m. There are 13580 km between Johannesburg and Knoxville. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Knoxville round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines (R15 731), and British Airways (R17 303) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Knoxville. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Knoxville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Knoxville flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Knoxville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Knoxville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Knoxville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Knoxville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Knoxville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Knoxville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 2 November 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 731AverageR23 452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 303AverageR18 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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