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$73+ Cheap flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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HOU — SMF
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from Houston to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in August or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to South Lake Tahoe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to South Lake Tahoe (SL9). 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 January 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$172
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One-way from

$73
(CheapOair)

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$373
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Cheapest flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1511:03 amIAH - RNO
1 stop25h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/2211:03 amRNO - IAH
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$172
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:00 amIAH - RNO
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amRNO - IAH
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 2/286:00 amHOU - RNO
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/711:59 pmRNO - HOU
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 8/241:15 pmIAH - RNO
1 stop10h 28mDelta
Fri 8/2910:50 pmRNO - IAH
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/30$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 3/66:35 amHOU - RNO
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Mon 3/104:40 pmRNO - HOU
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 8/245:05 amIAH - RNO
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/291:04 pmRNO - IAH
2 stops8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$374
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1811:28 amIAH - RNO
1 stop26h 08mFrontier
Fri 5/238:16 pmRNO - IAH
1 stop13h 02mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$381
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2410:00 amIAH - RNO
Nonstop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/291:00 pmRNO - IAH
Nonstop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sun 5/181:00 pmHOU - RNO
1 stop10h 53mDelta
Sat 5/2410:50 pmRNO - HOU
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 1/30$514
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/206:55 pmIAH - RNO
2 stops26h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/247:57 pmRNO - IAH
2 stops26h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$519

Find flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/15

11:03 am-10:08 am

1 stop25h 05m

Reno

Sat 2/22

11:03 am-4:38 am

1 stop15h 35m

$172

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 36m

Reno

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$190

HoustonReno

HOU - RNO

HOURNO

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/22

2:45 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Reno

Sat 4/26

10:20 pm-9:23 am

1 stop9h 03m

$369

HoustonReno

HOU - RNO

HOURNO

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/6

6:35 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

Reno

Mon 3/10

4:40 pm-1:40 am

2 stops7h 00m

$374

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/28

5:00 am-12:14 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Reno

Fri 3/7

2:53 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$374

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/18

11:28 am-11:36 am

1 stop26h 08m

Reno

Fri 5/23

8:16 pm-11:18 am

1 stop13h 02m

$381

HoustonReno

HOU - RNO

HOURNO

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/13

8:17 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 47m

Reno

Sun 3/16

11:59 pm-8:38 am

1 stop6h 39m

$418

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/14

4:00 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops9h 31m

Reno

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$438

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/27

10:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Reno

Sat 5/31

1:00 pm-6:27 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

$461

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/12

7:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Reno

Wed 2/19

2:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$467

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Lake Tahoe from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe, you should look to book at least 84 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 Houston to South Lake Tahoe?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 HOU to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 January 30, 2025.

When flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on November 3, 2024.

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

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 January 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Houston to South Lake Tahoe by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Melissa,Aug 2024

HNL - LAS

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $73 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $279 and Southwest from $284 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Houston to South Lake Tahoe is $255. On average you can expect to pay $515. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Reno), can usually be booked for $125.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to South Lake Tahoe?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$330Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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