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$530+ Cheap flights to South Lake Tahoe

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12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to South Lake Tahoe in 2026

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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 10 February 2026.

Tue 3/310:40
SYD
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RNO
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/320:31
RNO
-
SYD
1 stop39h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,303
Thu 19/211:20
SYD
-
RNO
2 stops30h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 23/223:52
RNO
-
SYD
2 stops38h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,319
Wed 25/317:45
SYD
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RNO
2 stops22h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/412:01
RNO
-
SYD
2 stops25h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,352
Wed 25/313:05
SYD
-
RNO
1 stop27h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 1/411:23
RNO
-
SYD
2 stops27h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,441
Thu 19/212:10
SYD
-
RNO
1 stop24h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 23/213:58
RNO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,505

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Find the latest flights to South Lake Tahoe in 2026, 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 10 February 2026.

Return from

$1,303

One-way from

$530

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,853
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 3/3-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 24m total
  • Sydney to Reno
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4/3
  • 4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 24h 46m total
  • Sydney to South Lake Tahoe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($207 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

10:40-12:06

2 stops20h 26m

Reno

Fri 6/3

20:31-08:30

1 stop40h 59m

$1,327

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

17:45-21:59

2 stops22h 14m

Reno

Wed 1/4

12:01-07:30

2 stops25h 29m

$1,352

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

13:05-22:52

1 stop27h 47m

Reno

Wed 1/4

11:23-08:40

2 stops27h 17m

$1,441

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

11:20-17:35

2 stops25h 15m

Reno

Fri 6/3

13:46-09:05

2 stops24h 19m

$1,553

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

09:40-23:35

2 stops31h 55m

Reno

Fri 3/4

06:00-07:50

2 stops31h 50m

$1,713

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

10:20-23:58

3 stops31h 38m

Reno

Fri 3/4

13:42-08:20

2 stops24h 38m

$2,684

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

10:20-23:58

3 stops31h 38m

Reno

Wed 1/4

14:28-08:20

2 stops23h 52m

$3,276

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

16:10-14:24

3 stops41h 14m

Reno

Fri 6/3

06:30-17:55

3 stops40h 25m

$4,986

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

14:00-19:46

3 stops24h 46m

$530

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

14:00-19:46

3 stops24h 46m

$774

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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 22 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 most popular airlines that fly to South Lake Tahoe?

The most popular airline flying from Sydney to South Lake Tahoe is United Airlines.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,319

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

The cheapest airline flying from Sydney to South Lake Tahoe is 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 10 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,269 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,269 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,269 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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.

  • How much is a return flight to South Lake Tahoe?

    A return flight to South Lake Tahoe will typically cost around $480, however they can be found for as little as $432.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Lake Tahoe, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 30 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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