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$77+ Cheap flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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HOU — SMF
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 Monday 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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/88:52 pmIAH - RNO
1 stop25h 50mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/119:37 pmRNO - IAH
1 stop15h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$166
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/124:00 pmIAH - RNO
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Sun 12/155:27 pmRNO - IAH
2 stops13h 06mDelta
Deal found 11/20$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/125:58 amHOU - RNO
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/156:00 amRNO - HOU
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/248:19 pmIAH - RNO
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/315:34 amRNO - IAH
Nonstop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/81:14 pmHOU - RNO
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Thu 12/1210:46 pmRNO - HOU
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/20$383
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2910:35 pmIAH - RNO
2 stops19h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/48:45 pmRNO - IAH
2 stops44h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/89:08 amIAH - RNO
2 stops8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/122:47 pmRNO - IAH
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$418
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/88:15 amHOU - RNO
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/1111:25 amRNO - HOU
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$463
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/297:00 amIAH - RNO
2 stops16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/57:00 amRNO - IAH
2 stops20h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$863

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/27

6:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Reno

Thu 1/30

10:00 am-12:55 am

1 stop12h 55m

$145

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/19

2:44 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Reno

Wed 2/26

6:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$286

HoustonReno

HOU - RNO

HOURNO

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/27

4:18 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Reno

Thu 1/30

2:42 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$298

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/12

4:00 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Reno

Sun 12/15

5:27 pm-8:33 am

2 stops13h 06m

$303

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/9

5:00 am-12:08 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Reno

Mon 1/13

12:53 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops8h 04m

$308

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/19

7:25 am-10:35 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Reno

Wed 2/26

6:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$324

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/24

8:19 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

Reno

Tue 12/31

5:34 am-11:13 am

Nonstop3h 39m

$369

HoustonReno

HOU - RNO

HOURNO

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/8

1:14 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Reno

Thu 12/12

10:46 pm-9:26 am

1 stop8h 40m

$383

HoustonReno

HOU - RNO

HOURNO

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/8

8:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Reno

Wed 12/11

11:25 am-8:05 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$463

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/14

7:29 am-7:09 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$77

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

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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 November 15, 2024.

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 $287). Flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, American 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
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
5,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to South Lake Tahoe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $77 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $133 and American Airlines from $154 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Houston to South Lake Tahoe is $252. On average you can expect to pay $444. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Reno), can usually be booked for $145.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston 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 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 $287). Flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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