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Cheap Flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe (PDX-RNO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland 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 Portland to South Lake Tahoe

Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
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5:31 pm - 7:00 pmPDX-RNO
1h 29mnonstop
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6:25 am - 7:36 pmRNO-PDX
13h 11m1 stop
Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
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7:04 am - 8:36 amPDX-RNO
1h 32mnonstop
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4:35 pm - 6:13 pmRNO-PDX
1h 38mnonstop
$195Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:46 pm - 11:44 pmPDX-RNO
6h 58m1 stop
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5:48 pm - 7:21 pmRNO-PDX
1h 33mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 25
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12:07 pm - 11:44 pmPDX-RNO
11h 37m1 stop
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7:18 pm - 11:11 amRNO-PDX
15h 53m1 stop
Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 11:04 amPDX-RNO
28h 59m1 stop
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11:59 am - 12:12 amRNO-PDX
12h 13m1 stop
$205Frontier
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Thu, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmPDX-RNO
1h 30mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 7:21 pmRNO-PDX
1h 33mnonstop
$207Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 4
United Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 10:44 pmPDX-RNO
6h 54m2 stops
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8:34 pm - 12:28 amRNO-PDX
3h 54m1 stop
$217United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 11:44 pmPDX-RNO
4h 09m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 8:37 pmRNO-PDX
4h 27m1 stop
$232United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
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3:55 pm - 11:55 pmPDX-RNO
8h 00m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 11:35 pmRNO-PDX
10h 35m2 stops
$258Southwest
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Sun, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 11:45 amPDX-RNO
4h 35m1 stop
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7:25 am - 5:05 pmRNO-PDX
9h 40m1 stop
$262Southwest
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Portland to Reno

When to book flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

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

    When flying out of Portland you’ll be using Portland. 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 Portland to South Lake Tahoe take?

    Direct flights cover the 444 miles separating Portland and South Lake Tahoe in about 1h 29m.

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

    9 direct flights run between Portland and South Lake Tahoe on a daily basis. On average, there are about 64 departures each week.

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

    Consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Portland, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland 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 Portland to South Lake Tahoe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland with another airline.

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

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Portland and South Lake Tahoe found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $72. Hawaiian Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $195 and Alaska Airlines from $197.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

  • There is no airport in South Lake Tahoe. Instead, you’ll be flying into Reno Airport when flying between Portland and South Lake Tahoe.
  • The cheapest flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe was found 41 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 February, March and April. The cheapest month to fly is January.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving Portland to South Lake Tahoe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Portland 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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It was fine—the seats are not very comfortable and the aisles are very narrow. Nothing different from other airlines

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025PDX - SMF
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It was fine—the seats are not very comfortable and the aisles are very narrow. Nothing different from other airlines

Well the flight being delayed multiple time really was frustrating. But the crew and flight was good.

generally good. No snacks or drinks on the flight 3379 from Portland to San Jose, CA. Sad.

Everything except for the lack of a choice of the snack provided was great.

I like the friendliness of the staff. The food choices were OK. I wish there was more options. The entertainment through the movie portal was alright.

There was a very drunk man behind me who kept talking loudly to no one in particular. He was slurring his words and at times he didn’t know where we were going or whether or not we landed. He was also loudly using a lot of profanity. The attendants didn’t seem to notice or care and in fact continued to serve him alcohol. He was allowed to purchase 4 little bottles.

At the Portland airport, Alaska Airlines has put in a system where you have to create your own bag tag, then put your own suitcase onto a scale to weigh it. The day we were there, the system was not working properly, and we kept on being told to go onto different lines so it took us approximately 45 minutes to check our bag in. I do not work for the airlines why am I subjected to doing this? How all these companies are shifting their work onto people who have paid good money for their products is crazy. And then the system that the customers are supposed to use don't work properly..

I liked Alaska better than other carriers that I have EVER used. Unfortunately, the plane from LAX to Guanacaste leg of my journey had some mechanical problems and had to return to LAX - causing my journey to be very long and added a day to my total trip. The Airline was very prompt in offering their apology and have given me credit to use for my next flight. I thought the terminal in LAX was too cold for comfort, especially if there is a long wait between flights.

I'm a platinum member with American Airlines, however, my ticket did not display status and thus I did not board with an early group. I traveled with my two daughters and we were given a row of seats that did not recline. Not the treatment I would have expected for a platinum customer. The flight was also a bit late leaving Portland. Also on my flight to Portland we were not given premium seats. In fact, we were in the last row of the aircraft.

Very good. Gate personnel were excellent flight attendants were also able to change my seat at the last minute everyone, courteous, polite, and.

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

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

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

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Attendants seemed un-engaged and indifferent when asked for assistance.

Overall it was a good flight. The thing I most appreciated was that you eliminated plastic cups and water bottles and stir sticks and had paper cups, wood stir sticks and cans. Plus, I saw that the airline staff were actually keeping the used paper cups separate and unfolding the used cardboard meal boxes and keeping those items separate from the trash. Good for them! This makes me want to support Alaska Airlines and fly Alaska again. Thank for taking this step in working to reduce single use plastics! Kudos!

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Departure was two hours late! Better than four hours late on our first flight

My experience was pleasant. It was perfect. That is enough🥰💃💖

The flight was supposed to leave at 7:30pm, but departed 10:50pm. They kept moving departure time out every half hour. It was a 45 minute flight from n Sunday night with great weather.

I could not check in ahead of time. Kayak did not give me a proper confirmation number to check in.

I loved flying Hawaiian Air! We didn’t pay to sit together, but we were able to anyway. They had usb charging ports and even outlets in some seats. They served a hot sandwich that was not very good, but we were still pleasantly surprised. The staff was very nice. The seats really made my booty hurt but maybe I’m just not used to sitting so long. Also, the AC was really cold even though I was wearing pants, a hoodie, and a light blanket.

You did not have any vegetarians options for the free meal! I do not eat any meat of any kind! I asked the flight attendant and was met with kind of a rude statement like vegetarian? No we don’t have that kind of thing! Did not make me happy but made me feel like why would I want a vegetarian meal! Otherwise a good experience!

Plenty of overhead compartment room. The seat choice option is horrendous as best.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

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.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

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.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

hahaha we are delayed for one hour plus.. but thx we arrived San Diego safe

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

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