South Lake Tahoe

$96+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to South Lake Tahoe, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SMF
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in January or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to South Lake Tahoe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$201
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$96
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$463
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Reno flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to South Lake Tahoe
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to South Lake Tahoe
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/67:00 pmEWR - RNO
1 stop16h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/139:19 amRNO - EWR
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$201
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 7/167:52 amEWR - RNO
1 stop19h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/229:12 amRNO - EWR
1 stop17h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 9/65:08 pmEWR - RNO
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/174:39 pmRNO - EWR
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 6/103:31 pmEWR - RNO
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Mon 6/1610:50 pmRNO - EWR
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/15$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 5/126:59 amJFK - RNO
1 stop15h 14mFrontier
Mon 5/198:13 pmRNO - JFK
1 stop30h 17mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 8/1812:45 pmJFK - RNO
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/257:34 pmRNO - JFK
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 9/1911:00 amLGA - RNO
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:26 amRNO - LGA
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$282
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:59 pmJFK - RNO
Nonstop6h 16mJetBlue
Mon 7/2111:15 pmRNO - JFK
Nonstop5h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 4/14$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 8/235:00 pmLGA - RNO
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/307:10 amRNO - LGA
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$288
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:20 amJFK - RNO
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/139:19 amRNO - JFK
1 stop17h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 4/284:29 pmEWR - RNO
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/317:37 pmRNO - EWR
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$291
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/65:29 pmJFK - RNO
1 stop19h 16mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/107:10 amRNO - JFK
1 stop29h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$296

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

South Lake Tahoe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Tue 5/6

7:00 pm-8:24 am

1 stop16h 24m

Reno

Tue 5/13

9:19 am-11:29 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$201

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Wed 7/16

7:52 am-11:53 pm

1 stop19h 01m

Reno

Tue 7/22

9:12 am-5:59 am

1 stop17h 47m

$256

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Sat 9/6

5:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Reno

Wed 9/17

4:39 pm-5:28 am

1 stop9h 49m

$267

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Tue 6/10

3:31 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Reno

Mon 6/16

10:50 pm-10:46 am

1 stop8h 56m

$277

New YorkReno

JFK - RNO

JFKRNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/12

6:59 am-7:13 pm

1 stop15h 14m

Reno

Mon 5/19

8:13 pm-5:30 am

1 stop30h 17m

$280

New YorkReno

JFK - RNO

JFKRNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/18

12:45 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Reno

Mon 8/25

7:34 pm-6:29 am

1 stop7h 55m

$282

New YorkReno

LGA - RNO

LGARNO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/19

11:00 am-6:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Reno

Tue 9/23

11:59 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$282

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Mon 5/5

7:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 53m

Reno

Thu 5/8

9:19 am-11:29 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$287

New YorkReno

JFK - RNO

JFKRNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/18

6:59 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

Reno

Thu 7/24

11:15 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$288

New YorkReno

LGA - RNO

LGARNO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/23

5:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Reno

Sat 8/30

7:10 am-7:13 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$288

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Best time to book a flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to South Lake Tahoe is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from New York 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 NYC to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 April 15, 2025.

When flying from New York 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 New York to South Lake Tahoe?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to South Lake Tahoe flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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 April 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to South Lake Tahoe to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $96. United Airlines flights start at $119 while deals on American Airlines start at $124 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to South Lake Tahoe?

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe? While on average our users pay $257, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Reno), is priced around $237.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from New York 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 New York to South Lake Tahoe

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$203Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$226Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$471Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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