$109 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to South Lake Tahoe

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Cheapest round-trip
$207
Typical prices: $395-$241
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/22Wed 8/26
SEA - RNO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$109
Typical prices: $148-$303
Southwest
Sat 8/22
SEA - RNO • 1 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 Seattle to South Lake Tahoe (SEA-RNO)

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

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:02 pm - 6:48 pm
SEA
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RNO
1h 46mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
RNO
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SEA
2h 00mnonstop
$207Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:02 pm - 6:48 pm
SEA
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RNO
1h 46mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 9:51 pm
RNO
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SEA
2h 13mnonstop
$217Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Frontier Logo
8:13 pm - 2:23 pm
SEA
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RNO
18h 10m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:29 pm - 10:35 am
RNO
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SEA
19h 06m
1 stop
$220Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 7:45 pm
SEA
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RNO
3h 55m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:38 pm - 9:51 pm
RNO
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SEA
2h 13mnonstop
$227Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 9:15 pm
SEA
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RNO
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:50 pm - 9:15 pm
RNO
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SEA
6h 25m
1 stop
$232Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 2:34 pm
SEA
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RNO
18h 21m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:58 am - 12:50 pm
RNO
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SEA
4h 52m
1 stop
$234Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 7:45 pm
SEA
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RNO
3h 55m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:52 pm
RNO
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SEA
8h 12m
1 stop
$237Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 8
Frontier Logo
8:13 pm - 12:18 pm
SEA
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RNO
16h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:47 pm - 11:08 am
RNO
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SEA
14h 21m
1 stop
$239Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
Frontier Logo
8:13 pm - 8:02 pm
SEA
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RNO
23h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:25 pm - 10:39 am
RNO
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SEA
21h 14m
1 stop
$240Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 3:15 pm
SEA
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RNO
7h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:50 pm - 12:35 am
RNO
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SEA
5h 45m
1 stop
$242Southwest
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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 39% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Seattle to Reno

When to book flights from Seattle to South Lake Tahoe

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle 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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Flights from Seattle to South Lake Tahoe: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Seattle to South Lake Tahoe 
PatriciaFlew with Alaska Airlines
SEA
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RNO
Jun 2026
Seattle is a huge complicated airport. Allow time to change gates if your passing through. And to get thru TSA and to your gate can take time
StephenFlew with Alaska Airlines
SEA
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RNO
Oct 2024
Buy food in the larger terminals. Gate S was an outpost
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SEA
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RNO
Jan 2024
have devices fully charged- no charging ports and no outlets gate check your bags because the compartments are SOOOO tiny and there is room for maybe 60% of the passengers to place items in these compartments

FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to South Lake Tahoe

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

    When flying out of Seattle you’ll be using Seattle/Tacoma Intl. 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 Seattle to South Lake Tahoe take?

    Direct flights cover the 563 miles separating Seattle and South Lake Tahoe in about 1h 47m.

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

    11 direct flights run between Seattle and South Lake Tahoe on a daily basis. On average, there are about 78 departures each week.

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

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

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

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest one-way ticket between Seattle and South Lake Tahoe found on KAYAK was with Southwest for $83. Delta offered a round-trip connection from $156 and Hawaiian Airlines from $157.

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

  • There is no airport in South Lake Tahoe. Instead, you’ll be flying into Reno Airport when flying between Seattle and South Lake Tahoe.
  • The cheapest flight from Seattle to South Lake Tahoe was found 79 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 February, March and April. The cheapest month to fly is September.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Seattle 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12528 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

People were friendly. Flight was a little delayed. Maybe I missed the reason for it. Overall a nice experience.

8.0 ExcellentScott, Jun 2026
SEA - LAX
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People were friendly. Flight was a little delayed. Maybe I missed the reason for it. Overall a nice experience.

Check in & bag drop was straightforward. Alaskair changed the gate approx 40 min before departure, and I only became aware due to Google wallet update to my boarding pass. Had to move from gate N1 to C9 which required use of the Train, luckily I had time available.

My boarding passes were pulled from my Apple wallet and my 3 family members who were all sitting together in the same row all got put middle seats and were one of the last to board and barely were able to get our bags in the luggage bins.

I was surprised by everything. The cleanliness, the punctuality, the friendliness of the crew… and the Wi-Fi! Please keep up the good work.

I had to cancel this trip due to medical reasons. I took out flight insurance but I was unable to cancel my reservation on either Kayak or Alaska. I need proof that I did not take this flight to get my refund. I have tried for a week and a half together that information from either Kayak or Alaska but so far I have gotten no response. I am very disappointed!

See what I wrote in the previous section. This was a terrible experience. I would like refund.. I even paid an extra $70 for an aisle seat closer to the front to ensure that I got off early enough to catch the next flight. The fact that the plane did not wait, and even left eearlier, knowing that the first flight came in late, and was moved to a terminal three train stops away is appalling. My friend that flew JetBlue, their flight was delayed and came in later and the connecting flight WAITED for them. How is it that JetBlue could do that, and Alaska could not.

Alaska Airlines staff go out of their way to accommodate my fragile musical instrument, every time. They are unlike any other airline. I've experienced this can-do attitude on several flights with different staff, so this must be the culture of their company. I appreciate Alaska!

It was a bumpy flight but the crew was very attentive and made it a safe and enjoyable experience.

i canceled my flight from SEA to SFO, SNA to SEA and received full refund from Alaska Airlines. i am pleased with the customer service.

Departing flight for our weekend trip was cancelled due to weather which meant our return flight was useless. The whole thing was difficult to get support through but Alaska did recover and was able to reimburse us for the flights yesterday. For some reason, Kayak was not kept in the loop, adding to the confusion.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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!

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

The Boarding process was great. Particularly since my wife and I require assistance. The flight attendants were amazing. We travel frequently; they honestly were a cut above. 😀

Crew was nice, meal was good. Entertainment had to be rebooted 3 times and still did not work. Turns out there was residue on screen, it needed to be cleaned to prevent the touchscreen buttons from continuously activating. I had entertainment for the last 45 minutes of a 5 hour 45 minute flight. Really unacceptable for first class. Flight attendent indicated your cleaning solution creates this problem. Seems as if this is widely known, you should be using a different product or cleaning better. Really really disappointing which simply added to the wi fi on your planes with reliably never ever works.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

There was no wifi available at any price -- the plane did not have wifi equipment. Movie choices were blah - hits from the past; nothing recent. The food was blah airplane food. They should have had Mai Tai drinks available as per the Hawaiian Airlines magazine, but they had none onboard.

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

The crew at Hawaiian Airlines was fantastic. Kind and hard working. The pilots were great with giving us all the updates to make sure we were informed.

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.

Flight scheduled to take off at 5.55pm but it did not take off until 7pm due to some food delivery delay.

The crew was quite good, they came by often with drinks or to collect trash. But what wasn't nice was the flight was over weigh and several people had to be rebooked. I was questioned whether I should have a seat when I was getting to it. The in-flight entertainment kept buffering and interrupting. And the route took the airplane through high winds which caused us a longer flight

Wasn’t on the flight due to Alaska cancellation…also after all the rerouting, I was going to be on a later flight that left SFO at 7:47pm, which meant an almost 6 hour layover. That same Hawaiian flight was delayed for another 2hours.

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.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

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