South Lake Tahoe

$100+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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CHI — SMF
Nis 9 — Nis 161
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated Nisan 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$100
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$412
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Reno flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to South Lake Tahoe
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to South Lake Tahoe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe

Cheapest flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Nisan 4, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Cum 5/210:26 pmORD - RNO
2 stops23h 08mSpirit Airlines
Cum 5/99:19 amRNO - ORD
2 stops19h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$262
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Cum 5/23:08 pmORD - RNO
1 stop6h 26mMultiple Airlines
Paz 5/48:13 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$266
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Çar 4/96:40 amORD - RNO
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Pzt 4/1412:27 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$280
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Per 9/45:54 pmORD - RNO
1 stop7h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Pzt 9/82:39 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop7h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/3$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Cum 5/212:48 pmMDW - RNO
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Sal 5/610:45 pmRNO - MDW
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/4$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Per 6/193:40 pmORD - RNO
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Paz 6/2210:55 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/4$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Cum 5/22:07 pmORD - RNO
1 stop6h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sal 5/64:38 pmRNO - ORD
2 stops11h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/4$292
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Pzt 4/76:45 amMDW - RNO
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Pzt 4/147:37 pmRNO - MDW
1 stop7h 46mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Per 4/175:00 amORD - RNO
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Pzt 4/2111:59 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sal 4/297:50 pmORD - RNO
Nonstop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Per 5/17:20 amRNO - ORD
Nonstop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Pzt 5/125:05 amMDW - RNO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Çar 5/147:35 pmRNO - MDW
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Pzt 8/117:30 amORD - RNO
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Per 8/145:00 amRNO - ORD
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$393

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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South Lake Tahoe

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Cum 5/2

10:26 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops23h 08m

Reno

Cum 5/9

9:19 am-6:42 am

2 stops19h 23m

$262

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Cum 5/2

3:08 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Reno

Paz 5/4

8:13 pm-5:10 am

1 stop6h 57m

$266

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Per 5/1

8:14 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop24h 59m

Reno

Paz 5/4

8:13 pm-5:10 am

1 stop6h 57m

$280

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Per 9/4

5:54 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Reno

Pzt 9/8

2:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$288

ChicagoReno

MDW - RNO

MDWRNO

Chicago Midway

Cum 5/2

12:48 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Reno

Sal 5/6

10:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 55m

$289

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Per 6/19

3:40 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Reno

Paz 6/22

10:55 pm-10:08 am

1 stop9h 13m

$289

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Cum 5/2

2:07 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Reno

Sal 5/6

4:38 pm-6:05 am

2 stops11h 27m

$292

ChicagoReno

MDW - RNO

MDWRNO

Chicago Midway

Pzt 6/2

6:25 am-6:28 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Reno

Per 6/5

7:13 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop17h 43m

$310

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Per 4/17

5:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

Reno

Pzt 4/21

11:59 pm-9:27 am

1 stop7h 28m

$339

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sal 4/29

7:50 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Reno

Per 5/1

7:20 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$342

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Lake Tahoe from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe, you should look to book at least 17 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated Nisan 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to South Lake Tahoe flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated Nisan 4, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SL9 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 0.2 - 1.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit South Lake Tahoe when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 Nisan 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe by reading reviews from past customers. 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe are Spirit Airlines ($100), Frontier ($113), and Hawaiian Airlines ($144).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?

    Before booking your flight to South Lake Tahoe from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (77%), Lufthansa (77%), United Airlines( 71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $153. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Reno) can be booked for $212 on average our data indicates $359 when flying from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to South Lake Tahoe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated Nisan 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$287Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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