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$88+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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MSP — SMF
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe

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Round-trip from

$208
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

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July

Average price

$476
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/263:00 pmMSP - RNO
Nonstop3h 43mSun Country Air
Thu 5/295:33 pmRNO - MSP
Nonstop3h 14mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/29$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/216:00 amMSP - RNO
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Mon 4/2812:26 pmRNO - MSP
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 5/1812:00 pmMSP - RNO
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/226:15 pmRNO - MSP
Nonstop3h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$241
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/224:26 pmMSP - RNO
1 stop25h 32mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/299:23 amRNO - MSP
2 stops12h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$350
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/202:45 pmMSP - RNO
2 stops30h 42mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/238:22 pmRNO - MSP
3 stops15h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 8/116:15 pmMSP - RNO
Nonstop3h 42mDelta
Wed 8/136:30 amRNO - MSP
Nonstop3h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/30$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:47 pmMSP - RNO
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/1411:00 amRNO - MSP
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$416
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 8/710:55 amMSP - RNO
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Mon 8/116:00 amRNO - MSP
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/15:38 amMSP - RNO
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/57:20 pmRNO - MSP
2 stops11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$431

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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South Lake Tahoe

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MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/26

3:00 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Reno

Thu 5/29

5:33 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

$208

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/21

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 37m

Reno

Mon 4/28

12:26 pm-12:35 am

1 stop10h 09m

$238

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/18

12:00 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Reno

Thu 5/22

6:15 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

$241

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/22

4:26 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop25h 32m

Reno

Tue 4/29

9:23 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 36m

$350

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/20

2:45 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops30h 42m

Reno

Wed 4/23

8:22 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops15h 18m

$351

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/5

9:25 am-4:32 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Reno

Mon 6/9

6:30 am-11:46 am

Nonstop3h 16m

$411

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/5

3:08 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Reno

Thu 5/8

8:00 am-6:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$426

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/26

5:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 45m

Reno

Sun 6/29

5:40 pm-12:50 am

1 stop5h 10m

$454

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/12

4:50 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Reno

Sun 6/15

7:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$455

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/23

5:30 am-12:42 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Reno

Mon 4/28

6:35 pm-8:44 am

2 stops12h 09m

$490

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

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

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

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

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 MSP to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 March 31, 2025.

When flying from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings 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 March 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,344 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe?

    If you book a flight to South Lake Tahoe from Minneapolis, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul, which is the city’s only airport. Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is located 7.3 mi from the center of Minneapolis. There are 0 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to South Lake Tahoe per day from 8 different airlines.

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

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $92 and $153, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe consider choosing Korean Air (85%), KLM (85%) or Delta (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe is $218. On average you can expect to pay $469. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Reno), can usually be booked for $208.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 8 airlines flying from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$98Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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