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$46+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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The best prices from Portland to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in January or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 21, 2025.

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$169
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One-way from

$46
(FlightHub)

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Average price

$231
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Cheapest flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/218:28 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop12h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/246:29 pmRNO - PDX
1 stop14h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 5/15:16 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop18h 20mFrontier
Sun 5/48:13 pmRNO - PDX
1 stop25h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$170
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/195:53 pmPDX - RNO
Nonstop1h 24mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/2210:09 amRNO - PDX
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$177
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/195:20 pmPDX - RNO
Nonstop1h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2112:27 pmRNO - PDX
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 4/181:45 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/202:10 pmRNO - PDX
1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$212
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/205:20 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Sat 2/226:00 amRNO - PDX
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/21$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/135:55 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Sun 3/165:05 amRNO - PDX
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$276

Find flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 21, 2025.

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PDXRNO

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Sat 2/15

5:53 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Reno

Tue 2/18

10:09 am-7:31 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$174

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Sat 2/22

8:28 pm-9:14 am

1 stop12h 46m

Reno

Mon 2/24

11:03 am-7:31 pm

3 stops32h 28m

$176

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Tue 2/18

5:53 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Reno

Sat 2/22

7:57 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$197

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Tue 2/18

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

Reno

Tue 2/18

5:35 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$202

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Tue 5/6

10:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Reno

Sat 5/10

6:44 pm-1:10 am

1 stop6h 26m

$217

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Sun 2/16

10:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Reno

Thu 2/20

3:25 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$262

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Mon 2/24

8:28 pm-9:14 am

1 stop12h 46m

$46

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 3/6

9:18 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$59

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 3/6

8:15 am-9:39 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$79

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Tue 6/10

7:14 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$124

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

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland 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 Portland to South Lake Tahoe?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 21, 2025.

When flying from Portland 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 Portland to South Lake Tahoe?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland to South Lake Tahoe. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SL9 are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Portland to South Lake Tahoe to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe?

    For a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Portland is the only Portland airport and it handles 4 outbound flights to South Lake Tahoe per day. 5 airlines have flights to South Lake Tahoe from Portland on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Portland to South Lake Tahoe flight route?

    Flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe have been viewed 25 times in the past calendar month.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $46 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $59 and Alaska Airlines from $79 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Portland to South Lake Tahoe on time: Icelandair (100%), British Airways (100%), Horizon Air (86%).

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

    While on average a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe is generally $224, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $74. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - Reno), you can expect to pay $94 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Portland 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 5 airlines flying from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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