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$55+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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MSP — SMF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in July or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe

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Round-trip from

$263
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One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

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July

Average price

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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 February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 4/96:00 amMSP - RNO
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Fri 4/1112:27 pmRNO - MSP
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$260
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/152:54 pmMSP - RNO
Nonstop3h 37mSun Country Air
Thu 6/265:30 pmRNO - MSP
Nonstop3h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/19$263
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/146:00 amMSP - RNO
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/172:12 pmRNO - MSP
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:00 amMSP - RNO
2 stops17h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/2510:17 amRNO - MSP
1 stop11h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/186:15 pmMSP - RNO
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Tue 3/251:30 pmRNO - MSP
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 2/20$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/196:00 amMSP - RNO
2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:00 amRNO - MSP
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/254:57 pmMSP - RNO
3 stops28h 30mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/288:22 pmRNO - MSP
3 stops41h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 3/296:32 pmMSP - RNO
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/34:04 pmRNO - MSP
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/47:00 pmMSP - RNO
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Thu 5/82:15 pmRNO - MSP
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$417
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:45 pmMSP - RNO
1 stop7h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/76:45 amRNO - MSP
1 stop7h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$448

Find flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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Minneapolis

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South Lake Tahoe

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Return

Price

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/24

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 37m

Reno

Mon 3/31

12:27 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$266

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 3/1

8:40 pm-10:08 am

1 stop15h 28m

Reno

Tue 3/4

6:29 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$281

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/18

7:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Reno

Tue 3/25

7:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 59m

$283

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/18

6:15 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Reno

Tue 3/25

1:30 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$299

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Reno

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$304

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/25

4:57 pm-7:27 pm

3 stops28h 30m

Reno

Mon 4/28

8:22 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops41h 13m

$322

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 3/29

5:16 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Reno

Wed 4/2

6:35 pm-10:31 am

2 stops13h 56m

$412

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/4

7:00 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Reno

Thu 5/8

2:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$417

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/7

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 37m

$55

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/6

4:57 pm-10:07 pm

3 stops31h 10m

$119

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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe

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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 February 14, 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 $449). 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 February 20, 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 Tuesday evenings 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 February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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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?

    $55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $119 and $141, 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 LATAM Airlines (88%), Virgin Atlantic (84%) or KLM (84%) 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 $268. On average you can expect to pay $525. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Reno), can usually be booked for $193.

  • 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.

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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 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 $449). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$93Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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