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$859+ Cheap flights to South Lake Tahoe

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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 20 February 2025.

Return from

$2,203

One-way from

$859

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,684
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/7-20/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 05m total
  • Sydney to Reno
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20/3
  • 20/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 32m total
  • Sydney to South Lake Tahoe
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($596 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($174 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 20 February 2025.

Wed 26/217:25SYD - RNO
2 stops24h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 21/816:39RNO - SYD
2 stops21h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,706
Wed 2/709:30SYD - RNO
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/706:00RNO - SYD
1 stop31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/2$2,203
Fri 18/409:25SYD - RNO
1 stop29h 43mDelta
Sat 26/412:55RNO - SYD
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Deal found 19/2$2,324
Wed 2/719:25SYD - RNO
3 stops42h 49mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 20/707:00RNO - SYD
3 stops39h 05mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 18/2$2,656
Wed 26/210:00SYD - RNO
2 stops42h 57mSingapore Airlines
Thu 21/806:00RNO - SYD
3 stops44h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,915
Fri 18/418:20SYD - RNO
2 stops45h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/420:22RNO - SYD
3 stops41h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$3,241
Mon 14/408:45SYD - RNO
2 stops31h 18mAir New Zealand
Thu 24/406:45RNO - SYD
2 stops33h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$5,889

Find flights to South Lake Tahoe within your budget

Locate flights to South Lake Tahoe that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2025.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/7

09:30-20:40

2 stops28h 10m

Reno

Sun 20/7

06:00-06:55

1 stop31h 55m

$2,203

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

09:10-15:28

2 stops23h 18m

Reno

Sat 26/4

16:26-07:05

2 stops21h 39m

$2,233

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

09:25-22:08

1 stop29h 43m

Reno

Sat 26/4

12:55-06:35

1 stop24h 40m

$2,324

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/7

19:25-21:14

3 stops42h 49m

Reno

Sun 20/7

07:00-15:05

3 stops39h 05m

$2,656

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

18:20-23:03

2 stops45h 43m

Reno

Sat 26/4

20:22-07:20

3 stops41h 58m

$3,241

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/4

08:45-23:03

2 stops31h 18m

Reno

Thu 24/4

06:45-08:45

2 stops33h 00m

$5,889

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/4

07:55-12:22

2 stops45h 27m

Reno

Thu 24/4

06:45-19:15

3 stops43h 30m

$16,428

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

13:00-22:32

3 stops51h 32m

$859

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

12:10-20:10

1 stop26h 00m

$1,420

SydneyReno

SYD - RNO

SYDRNO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

19:10-21:06

3 stops44h 56m

$1,986

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Travel insights for flights to South Lake Tahoe

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to South Lake Tahoe including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to South Lake Tahoe?

On average, a flight from Sydney to South Lake Tahoe takes 26 hours 53 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 airlines flying from Sydney to South Lake Tahoe are United Airlines and Air New Zealand.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $828

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $805

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 20 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Singapore Airlines and Delta to South Lake Tahoe. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,220 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

  • 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, American Airlines 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 $435, however they can be found for as little as $120.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Lake Tahoe, Coolangatta Gold Coast offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 22 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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