$69 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe

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Cheapest round-trip
$126
Overall average: $199
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/8Mon 4/13
LAX - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$127
Typical prices: $138-$283
United Airlines
Sat 4/11Tue 4/14
LAX - RNO • Non-stop
Arrival airport
You can't fly directly to South Lake Tahoe. It is served by Reno (RNO), located 41.1 miles from South Lake Tahoe.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe (LAX-RNO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe

Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 7:37 pm
LAX
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RNO
3h 30m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:38 pm - 3:06 pm
RNO
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LAX
18h 28m
1 stop
$126Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Sun, Mar 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 7:37 pm
LAX
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RNO
3h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:38 pm - 8:20 am
RNO
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LAX
11h 42m
1 stop
$127Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 20
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 1:55 pm
LAX
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RNO
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
RNO
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LAX
6h 00m
2 stops
$128Southwest
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:03 am - 7:37 pm
LAX
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RNO
9h 34m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 5:14 pm
RNO
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LAX
20h 39m
1 stop
$129Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 7:37 pm
LAX
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RNO
3h 30m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:38 pm - 9:06 am
RNO
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LAX
12h 28m
1 stop
$131Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:11 am - 7:37 pm
LAX
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RNO
18h 26m
2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:38 pm - 9:06 am
RNO
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LAX
12h 28m
1 stop
$132Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Sun, Mar 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 7:37 pm
LAX
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RNO
3h 30m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:38 pm - 9:06 am
RNO
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LAX
12h 28m
1 stop
$133Spirit Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:03 am - 7:37 pm
LAX
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RNO
9h 34m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:38 pm - 9:06 am
RNO
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LAX
12h 28m
1 stop
$135Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 7:37 pm
LAX
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RNO
3h 30m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 3:06 pm
RNO
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LAX
3h 31m
1 stop
$136Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 10:35 pm
LAX
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RNO
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 8:05 pm
RNO
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LAX
1h 35mnonstop
$137Southwest
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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Reno

When to book flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe?

    When flying out of Los Angeles you’ll be using Los Angeles Los Angeles. South Lake Tahoe does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Reno airport, which is 41.1 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe take?

    Direct flights cover the 391 miles separating Los Angeles and South Lake Tahoe in about 1h 25m.

  • How many flights are there between Los Angeles and South Lake Tahoe?

    34 direct flights run between Los Angeles and South Lake Tahoe on a daily basis. On average, there are about 242 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Los Angeles and South Lake Tahoe?

    Consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to South Lake Tahoe from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to South Lake Tahoe with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to South Lake Tahoe from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Los Angeles and South Lake Tahoe found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $41. Spirit Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $46 and Hawaiian Airlines from $53.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe

  • There is no airport in South Lake Tahoe. Instead, you’ll be flying into Reno Airport when flying between Los Angeles and South Lake Tahoe.
  • The cheapest flight from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe was found 48 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, February and March. The cheapest month to fly is May.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4318 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Our flight when we finally got rerouted to a different destination than we were going was fine. But 2 days was taken out of our vacation because our flit was cancelled. We understand mechanical problems and of course don’t want to be on a plane that has mechanical problems.Wish there had been another solution.

The bathroom trash container under the sink fell out and was like that long before my flight. The plane smelled of canned fish and floor was Deteriorating

My TSA pre check was left Off my boarding pass which was a large inconvenience.

Alaska is a great airline. Unfortunately, our flight was canceled in a really late hour and it caused a lot of hardship in my travel process.

More comfortable than the flight to Los Angeles. But food was mediocre again. Attendants kind and courteous.

I behave had better flights this one was old and poor

I haven’t flown in over 20 years and had my grandkids, so I had lots of questions. They were very polite and helpful . Thank you.

Was notified the departure would be late. Later on it was suddenly on time. Traffic by LAX was horrendous, and I missed the flight.

The flights were all late and they would not refund my money

They were so kind to us! The entire staff were so good to us when we had our service dog join our trip and we couldn't be more grateful!

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

Good and friendly staff. Nicely enjoyed the complimentary drink and snack.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

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