$59 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to South Lake Tahoe

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Cheapest round-trip
$119
Overall average: $134
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/22Sun 1/25
LAX - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$132
Typical prices: $76-$220
Delta
Wed 1/14Sun 1/18
LAX - RNO • Non-stop
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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

Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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4:07 pm - 7:46 pm
LAX
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RNO
3h 39m1 stop
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9:11 pm - 5:05 pm
RNO
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LAX
19h 54m1 stop
$119Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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9:07 pm - 7:09 pm
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RNO
22h 02m1 stop
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8:38 pm - 8:15 am
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LAX
11h 37m1 stop
$120Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13
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11:31 am - 1:42 pm
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RNO
26h 11m1 stop
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11:35 am - 3:12 pm
RNO
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LAX
3h 37m1 stop
$125Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
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3:55 pm - 5:25 pm
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RNO
1h 30mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 8:55 pm
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LAX
4h 35m1 stop
$127Southwest
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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2:48 pm - 7:25 pm
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RNO
4h 37m1 stop
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12:21 pm - 5:20 pm
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LAX
4h 59m1 stop
$128Frontier
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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6:26 pm - 11:29 am
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RNO
17h 03m1 stop
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12:21 pm - 5:20 pm
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LAX
4h 59m1 stop
$129Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
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3:32 pm - 8:42 pm
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RNO
5h 10m1 stop
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8:41 pm - 8:22 am
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LAX
11h 41m1 stop
$130Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
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9:40 am - 11:16 am
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RNO
1h 36mnonstop
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6:45 am - 8:30 am
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1h 45mnonstop
$132Delta
Tue, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 13
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10:08 pm - 11:52 pm
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RNO
1h 44mnonstop
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11:35 am - 3:12 pm
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LAX
3h 37m1 stop
$133Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
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4:07 pm - 7:46 pm
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RNO
3h 39m1 stop
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9:28 pm - 8:19 am
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10h 51m1 stop
$135Multiple Airlines
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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 26% 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. 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 392 miles separating Los Angeles and South Lake Tahoe in about 1h 25m.

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

    36 direct flights run between Los Angeles and South Lake Tahoe on a daily basis. On average, there are about 257 departures each week.

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

    Consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays 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 $22. Spirit Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $34 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 55 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be October, November and December. The cheapest month to fly is January.

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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11421 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
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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!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAX - EWR
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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!

You need a n/a category. Too short a flight for food. I love flying on Alaska from Santa Rosa Airport!

I didn’t order food so can’t really say how it was. Overall, it was a great experience.

Kayak I had marked one carry on, one checked bag. Yet when it completed the purchase marked it as no carry on. Fail on kayaks side! Then extended flight delayed due to computer issues. Crew of the plane did awesome but fail on both kayak and alaskan

Glad they offer free meal, & I got a complimentary drink I’d like coffee,tea, or water offered 3/4 into trip

Terrible. My flight was pushed out three times finally the fourth time it was canceled completely. They sent me to a hotel that would not accept the voucher. And I had to pay for my cab and Uber . I arrived at the airport at five and didn’t get into my hotel until 1145.

I liked that internet connection while in flight was available.👍

Great if it’s not a long flight in coach.

2 FLIGHT DELAYS? what an inconvenience to stay @the airport HALF THE DAY😳from 1pm till boarding @ 4pm pass 😠exhausting !

Flight was delayed - we left at 11:30 pm instead of 10:30 and it was extremely inconvenient. It affected both the day of the flight and the next day

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.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

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.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

No free snacks or drinks. Freezing. Uncomfortable. No plugs or entertainment. If you fly to LA the make you change terminals with a slow bus. Awful trip that took forever. Terrible airline- maybe the worst I’ve ever flown.

Crew are always very angry and dismissive like they seem they are being forced to work. In addition, there was a long line for the bathrooms, and only one was allowed to be used. No reason was given for only one bathroom being available; apparently, the stewardess was more interested in using the jumpseat instead of allowing the customers to use the bathroom.

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Flight was cancelled without warning close to flight date. Stuck witha credit has to buy a new ticket from another airline in either to get to location. Email cancelling was lost in mail.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

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