South Lake Tahoe

$69+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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SFO — SMF
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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The best prices from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in September or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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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Round-trip from

$203
(Delta)

One-way from

$69
(United Airlines)
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
From San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

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.
Sat 12/146:20 amSFO - RNO
1 stop16h 44mDelta
Tue 12/177:15 amRNO - SFO
1 stop16h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/20$203
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1712:20 pmSFO - RNO
1 stop9h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/243:58 pmRNO - SFO
1 stop5h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$206
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.
Sat 12/1410:53 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/196:15 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$207
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/209:00 amSFO - RNO
2 stops10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/275:00 amRNO - SFO
1 stop17h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$251
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.
Sat 12/145:25 amSFO - RNO
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Sun 12/154:20 pmRNO - SFO
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$394

Find flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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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Sat 12/14

6:20 am-11:04 pm

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Wed 12/18

7:15 am-11:49 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$203

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SFO - RNO

SFORNO

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Mon 1/20

9:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop26h 40m

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Sat 1/25

2:40 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$204

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

10:53 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Reno

Thu 12/19

6:15 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$207

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Fri 12/20

9:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Reno

Fri 12/27

5:00 am-10:17 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$251

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

5:25 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Reno

Sun 12/15

4:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 50m

$394

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Wed 12/18

7:50 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$69

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Tue 12/17

2:23 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$111

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

6:35 am-2:10 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$163

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Mon 12/9

5:50 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$188

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Fri 12/27

1:05 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$367

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Lake Tahoe from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe (average of $287). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to SL9 are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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5,005 reviews

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7.2

Crew

8.7

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8.1

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8.2

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7.7

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1 / 10

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

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5,005 reviews
8.1
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5,005 reviews

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8.1

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7.2

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8.7

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8.1

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8.2

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7.7

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1 / 10

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

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9,464 reviews
8.1
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5,005 reviews

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8.1

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7.2

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8.7

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8.1

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8.2

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7.7

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1 / 10

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

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8,755 reviews
8.1
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5,005 reviews

Comfort

8.1

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7.2

Crew

8.7

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8.1

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8.2

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7.7

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1 / 10

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

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3,829 reviews
8.1
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5,005 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe?

    If you book a flight to South Lake Tahoe from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 18 flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe per day from 1 airline.

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $69. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to South Lake Tahoe from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (85%), Avianca (84%), SkyWest Airlines( 81%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe? While on average our users pay $285, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $198. The most popular route (San Francisco - Reno), is priced around $147.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe (average of $287). Flying from San Francisco 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 airline flying from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

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