$1,294+ Cheap flights to South Lake Tahoe

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SMF
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to South Lake Tahoe in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Lake Tahoe in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Return from

$1,099

One-way from

$3,581

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March
27/10-3/11
  • 27/10-3/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Sydney to Reno
10/11
  • 10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 22m total
  • Sydney to South Lake Tahoe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Mon 15/1212:10SYD - RNO
1 stop30h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/107:15RNO - SYD
1 stop30h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,210
Mon 15/1211:20SYD - RNO
2 stops23h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/112:53RNO - SYD
2 stops23h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,365

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

11:15-00:05

2 stops30h 50m

Reno

Sun 15/3

23:59-06:55

1 stop36h 56m

$1,294

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

09:40-16:45

2 stops25h 05m

Reno

Sun 15/3

13:30-07:30

2 stops48h 00m

$1,305

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

12:10-20:49

2 stops51h 39m

Reno

Tue 6/1

07:15-09:05

1 stop30h 50m

$2,210

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

11:20-15:36

2 stops23h 16m

Reno

Tue 6/1

12:53-07:25

2 stops23h 32m

$2,365

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

10:30-23:52

2 stops32h 22m

$3,581

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

12:10-23:44

1 stop30h 34m

$5,515

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

16:10-17:47

3 stops44h 37m

$8,880

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Deals found on 13/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Lake Tahoe

How long is the flight to South Lake Tahoe?

On average, a flight from Sydney to South Lake Tahoe takes 18 hours 14 minutes. Flights to South Lake Tahoe from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Lake Tahoe?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to South Lake Tahoe are Air New Zealand and United Airlines.

Rainfall in South Lake Tahoe by month

Plan your trip to South Lake Tahoe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Lake Tahoe ranges from 5.0 - 25.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 25.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit South Lake Tahoe when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in South Lake Tahoe by month

Plan your trip to South Lake Tahoe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Lake Tahoe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Lake Tahoe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Lake Tahoe. 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 South Lake Tahoe. Reviews last updated 14 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and United Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to South Lake Tahoe

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Lake Tahoe if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Lake Tahoe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Lake Tahoe?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Canada is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Lake Tahoe.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Lake Tahoe depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Lake Tahoe, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 14 minutes).

  • Does Sacramento Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sacramento Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sacramento Intl?

    Yes. Sacramento Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host Airport Hotel is the closest property to Sacramento Intl (0.0 km away from Sacramento Intl).

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