$83 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to South Lake Tahoe

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Cheapest round-trip
$156
Typical prices: $212-$417
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/29Wed 5/6
SEA - RNO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$83
Typical prices: $147-$243
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/20
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

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:09 pm - 10:05 pm
SEA
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RNO
1h 56mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:04 am
RNO
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SEA
2h 04mnonstop
$156Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:09 pm - 10:05 pm
SEA
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RNO
1h 56mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:04 am
RNO
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SEA
2h 04mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 11:40 pm
SEA
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RNO
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
RNO
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SEA
8h 00m
1 stop
$177Southwest
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 6:10 pm
SEA
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RNO
7h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
RNO
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SEA
8h 00m
1 stop
$182Southwest
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:44 pm - 10:43 pm
SEA
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RNO
6h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:04 am
RNO
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SEA
2h 04mnonstop
$187Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
9:40 am - 6:10 pm
SEA
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RNO
8h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 4:05 pm
RNO
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SEA
10h 05m
1 stop
$188Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
Frontier Logo
8:20 pm - 2:28 pm
SEA
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RNO
18h 08m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:23 pm - 10:36 am
RNO
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SEA
19h 13m
1 stop
$191Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 11:51 am
SEA
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RNO
2h 01mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 5:17 pm
RNO
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SEA
2h 02mnonstop
$192Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:52 pm - 9:40 pm
SEA
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RNO
1h 48mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:02 am
RNO
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SEA
2h 02mnonstop
$193Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:09 pm - 10:05 pm
SEA
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RNO
1h 56mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:33 pm - 2:35 pm
RNO
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SEA
2h 02mnonstop
$194Alaska Airlines
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$83
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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 
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 46m.

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

    17 direct flights run between Seattle and South Lake Tahoe on a daily basis. On average, there are about 122 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 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Seattle and South Lake Tahoe found on KAYAK was with American Airlines for $79. 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 3 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 September.

Reviews of the top 4 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 12072 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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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.

2.0 MediocreDavid, Mar 2026
SEA - STS
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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.

i canceled my return flight package with Alaska Airlines. Customer Service was excellent and assisted me to cancelled both of our reservations and returned the payment in full. that is excellent service and understanding and empathy of the customers' needs. i like Alaska Airlines and recommend AS to everyone.

The flight attendant was friendly and attentive. Although our interaction was brief—- it made a difference. The crew was upfront about turbulence. I like the Maui pretzels.

I paid for the WiFi and it didn’t work during the whole flight

Great experience, staff and crew were very professional, friendly and helpful!

The ticket I purchased through Kayak did not show up in my Alaska Airlines app, and neither of the codes given to me worked for online check in. I've never had to show up to the airport at 6am wondering if I've been scammed. Cheap flight fare or whatever does not play well with airlines and I will be wary of using Kayak in the future.

The plane was delayed which was annoying. No seat back screens is a bummer. Staff if great

I wish you would have just canceled the Saturday flight from sea to rdd on Dec 13. the diversion cost me more time and money than if I had just rebooked to Sacramento. It was a huge headache and cost.

1. Denial of Basic Needs (SEA): Upon arrival in Seattle, the wheelchair attendant refused my urgent request to use the restroom, insisting on scanning documents first. She eventually took me to a restroom but then abandoned me and my autistic son at an unstaffed, deserted gate for over four hours. When I called the accommodation line for help, I was told to "get someone's attention," which was impossible. My son, traumatized by the prospect of me yelling for help, was forced to wander the terminal to find assistance. 2. Revocation of Accommodations & Threats: At the gate, an agent stated I had no accommodations on file, despite my previous leg having them. When I showed the app (where my bulkhead seat was erased and replaced with Row 14), he denied the evidence. When I attempted to advocate for my immobilized leg, he threatened to "yank me from the flight" if I said one more word. He coerced me into agreeing that I was "asking for accommodations for the first time" before he would allow assistance, effectively forcing me to falsify the situation under duress. I complied only out of fear of being stranded in a strange city. 3. On-Board Negligence and Injury: Because my bulkhead seat was revoked, I was forced into Row 14. With my leg immobilized and unable to bend, it extended into the aisle. During boarding and the flight: 16 different passengers tripped over my injured leg. 6 rolled luggage bags were pulled over my injured leg. The Flight Attendant (FA) was one of the people who tripped and drove luggage over me. I reported the issue to the FA after 10 trips and 3 luggage impacts. He ignored me. He only addressed me later to ask me to move my immobilized leg for beverage service. I informed him again: "16 people have tripped, 6 luggage runovers, I cannot bend it." He provided no medical aid and no incident report. 4. Resolution and Trauma: Eventually, a different employee noticed my distress and my original paper boarding pass showing the correct bulkhead assignment. He asked me to move up. I broke down in tears, terrified that moving would cause the gate agent to remove me from the plane as threatened. We were eventually moved to the bulkhead, but the damage was done. My autistic son was traumatized by watching his mother be trampled and threatened. 5. Post-Flight: I called to report these injuries, but was disconnected after a 45-minute hold. I require a formal record of this injury and these violations.

We flew economy, it was what I expected. The seats are too upright for me

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

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.

First flight out and was 85 minutes delayed. Notification came out way too late

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

First class and monitors weren’t working for mine & my husbands. Eventually fixed, but quite annoyed as we bought first class. Also, No foot rests.

It was delayed but other than that it was great.

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.

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.

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!

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

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

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

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

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

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

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