$100 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

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Cheapest round-trip
$201
Typical prices: $443-$253
Frontier
Tue 6/9Tue 6/16
SFO - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$239
Typical prices: $443-$253
United Airlines
Fri 6/5Fri 6/12
SFO - RNO • Non-stop
Arrival airport
Reno (RNO)
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 San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe (SFO-RNO)

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

Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
Frontier Logo
10:58 pm - 2:13 pm
SFO
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RNO
15h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:08 pm - 10:28 am
RNO
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SFO
19h 20m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Mon, Jun 22 - Wed, Jun 24
Frontier Logo
10:58 pm - 2:13 pm
SFO
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RNO
15h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:08 pm - 8:51 am
RNO
-
SFO
17h 43m
1 stop
$216Frontier
Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 11
Frontier Logo
10:58 pm - 2:13 pm
SFO
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RNO
15h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:47 pm - 2:16 pm
RNO
-
SFO
23h 29m
1 stop
$217Frontier
Mon, Jun 22 - Wed, Jun 24
Frontier Logo
10:58 pm - 2:13 pm
SFO
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RNO
15h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:08 pm - 2:16 pm
RNO
-
SFO
23h 08m
1 stop
$219Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 9
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6:16 am - 11:00 am
SFO
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RNO
4h 44m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 10:28 am
RNO
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SFO
19h 20m
1 stop
$230Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
Frontier Logo
10:50 pm - 2:13 pm
SFO
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RNO
15h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:47 pm - 10:28 am
RNO
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SFO
19h 41m
1 stop
$232Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
Frontier Logo
10:50 pm - 2:13 pm
SFO
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RNO
15h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:47 pm - 10:28 am
RNO
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SFO
19h 41m
1 stop
$236Frontier
Mon, Jun 22 - Thu, Jun 25
Frontier Logo
10:58 pm - 2:13 pm
SFO
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RNO
15h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:47 pm - 2:16 pm
RNO
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SFO
23h 29m
1 stop
$238Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 6
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10:45 pm - 11:58 pm
SFO
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RNO
1h 13mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 1:03 pm
RNO
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SFO
1h 25mnonstop
$239United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Sun, Jul 12
Frontier Logo
10:56 pm - 2:30 pm
SFO
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RNO
15h 34m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:29 pm - 4:32 pm
RNO
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SFO
25h 03m
1 stop
$242Frontier
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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$100
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Reno

When to book flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

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

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

    Direct flights cover the 192 miles separating San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe in about 1h 11m.

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

    25 direct flights run between San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe on a daily basis. On average, there are about 176 departures each week.

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

    Consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

  • There is no airport in South Lake Tahoe. Instead, you’ll be flying into Reno Airport when flying between San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe.
  • The cheapest flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe was found 23 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly is September.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9701 reviews
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

4.0 OkayMaya, May 2026
SFO - IAH
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No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

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.

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