$93+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to South Lake Tahoe, CA
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SMF
Mar 11 — Mar 181
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to South Lake TahoeExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/161:22 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops12h 05m
Delta
Tue 5/1910:50 pm
RNO
- MDW
1 stop9h 01m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/162:59 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Tue 5/1910:50 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops9h 37m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$284
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/32:07 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop7h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/127:30 am
RNO
- ORD
1 stop14h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/11:23 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops12h 05m
Delta
Wed 5/611:05 pm
RNO
- MDW
2 stops11h 37m
Delta
Deal found 2/9![Delta logo]()
$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/135:29 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop8h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/142:25 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop7h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/131:20 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop6h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 5/177:04 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop8h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6![United Airlines logo]()
$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:40 pm
ORD
- RNO
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 4/136:56 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6![United Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:30 am
ORD
- RNO
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/268:41 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/98:55 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1911:35 am
RNO
- ORD
2 stops15h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$296
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:00 am
ORD
- RNO
1 stop7h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/22:30 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop7h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/78:55 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/158:38 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:00 am
ORD
- RNO
2 stops14h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/152:28 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop13h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$300
Best flights from Chicago to South Lake TahoeDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/284:00 pm
ORD
- RNO
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 5/27:00 am
RNO
- ORD
Nonstop3h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6![United Airlines logo]()
$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/61:29 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops11h 27m
Delta
Mon 3/911:15 pm
RNO
- MDW
2 stops11h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/7![Delta logo]()
$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/103:07 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop10h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/138:29 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop15h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/111:40 am
MDW
- RNO
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Wed 5/69:20 pm
RNO
- MDW
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7![Southwest logo]()
$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:05 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops11h 30m
Delta
Wed 4/84:15 pm
RNO
- MDW
2 stops14h 38m
Delta
Deal found 2/7![Delta logo]()
$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:20 am
ORD
- RNO
1 stop16h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/237:39 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop9h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:25 pm
MDW
- RNO
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Fri 3/136:10 pm
RNO
- MDW
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/5![Southwest logo]()
$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/283:35 pm
ORD
- RNO
Nonstop4h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 3/37:00 am
RNO
- ORD
Nonstop3h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:23 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops12h 04m
Delta
Sat 5/27:12 pm
RNO
- MDW
2 stops11h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/6![Delta logo]()
$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/73:07 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop10h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/148:00 am
RNO
- ORD
2 stops13h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:35 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Mon 4/66:10 pm
RNO
- MDW
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/91:10 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops11h 25m
Delta
Mon 3/1611:15 pm
RNO
- MDW
2 stops11h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/8![Delta logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:25 pm
MDW
- RNO
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 3/105:35 am
RNO
- MDW
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6![Southwest logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/11:23 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops12h 05m
Delta
Wed 5/611:05 pm
RNO
- MDW
2 stops11h 37m
Delta
Deal found 2/6![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/282:09 pm
ORD
- RNO
2 stops11h 18m
Delta
Sat 5/27:12 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops11h 26m
Delta
Deal found 2/6![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:09 pm
ORD
- RNO
2 stops11h 18m
Delta
Sat 5/910:32 am
RNO
- ORD
2 stops11h 27m
Delta
Deal found 2/8![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:10 am
ORD
- RNO
2 stops12h 44m
Delta
Sat 5/97:34 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops10h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/5![Delta logo]()
$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:10 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops11h 25m
Delta
Mon 4/1311:05 pm
RNO
- MDW
1 stop8h 51m
Delta
Deal found 2/6![Delta logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/285:15 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Tue 3/35:20 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops13h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/7![Delta logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:45 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Mon 3/211:25 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops11h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/8![Delta logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:45 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Tue 3/38:31 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops10h 09m
Delta
Deal found 2/8![Delta logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/11:57 pm
ORD
- RNO
2 stops11h 38m
Delta
Tue 4/76:35 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops12h 35m
Delta
Deal found 2/7![Delta logo]()
$314
Last-minute flights from Chicago to South Lake TahoeDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Data last updated February 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Data last updated February 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1811:51 am
ORD
- RNO
2 stops24h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/268:41 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:30 am
ORD
- RNO
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/268:41 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$295
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:29 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop8h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 2/2612:37 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop9h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/23:07 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop10h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 3/612:37 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop9h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/32:07 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop7h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/127:30 am
RNO
- ORD
1 stop14h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:35 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Fri 3/136:10 pm
RNO
- MDW
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/5![Southwest logo]()
$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:45 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Tue 3/106:40 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops12h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/6![Delta logo]()
$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/78:55 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/158:38 pm
RNO
- ORD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/98:55 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1911:35 am
RNO
- ORD
2 stops15h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:00 am
ORD
- RNO
2 stops14h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/152:28 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop13h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$300
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/135:29 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop8h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/142:25 pm
RNO
- ORD
1 stop7h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:05 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops11h 30m
Delta
Wed 4/84:15 pm
RNO
- MDW
2 stops14h 38m
Delta
Deal found 2/7![Delta logo]()
$289
One-way flights from Chicago to South Lake TahoeSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:15 am
MDW
- RNO
2 stops39h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:10 am
ORD
- RNO
2 stops13h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:16 pm
MDW
- RNO
2 stops50h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7![Frontier logo]()
$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/188:43 am
ORD
- RNO
2 stops12h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:15 am
MDW
- RNO
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$101
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/74:36 pm
ORD
- RNO
2 stops20h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/188:53 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop15h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/114:28 pm
ORD
- RNO
2 stops23h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6![Frontier logo]()
$107
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/13:52 pm
ORD
- RNO
1 stop8h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:21 pm
ORD
- RNO
2 stops26h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$113
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/108:25 am
ORD
- RNO
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9![Frontier logo]()
$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:30 am
MDW
- RNO
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$117
Find flight deals from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated February 9, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $284 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $93 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $393 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
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Return
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ChicagoReno
ORD - RNO
ORDRNO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/28
4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Nonstop4h 30m
Reno
Sat 5/2
7:00 am-12:57 pm
Nonstop3h 57m
$284
ChicagoReno
MDW - RNO
MDWRNO
Chicago Midway
Fri 3/6
1:29 pm-10:56 pm
2 stops11h 27m
Reno
Mon 3/9
11:15 pm-12:29 pm
2 stops11h 14m
$289
ChicagoReno
MDW - RNO
MDWRNO
Chicago Midway
Tue 3/31
2:05 pm-11:35 pm
2 stops11h 30m
Reno
Wed 4/8
4:15 pm-8:53 am
2 stops14h 38m
$289
ChicagoReno
MDW - RNO
MDWRNO
Chicago Midway
Tue 4/28
1:23 pm-11:27 pm
2 stops12h 04m
Reno
Sat 5/2
7:12 pm-8:51 am
2 stops11h 39m
$289
ChicagoReno
MDW - RNO
MDWRNO
Chicago Midway
Mon 3/9
1:10 pm-10:35 pm
2 stops11h 25m
Reno
Mon 3/16
11:15 pm-12:29 pm
2 stops11h 14m
$289
ChicagoReno
MDW - RNO
MDWRNO
Chicago Midway
Fri 5/1
1:23 pm-11:28 pm
2 stops12h 05m
Reno
Wed 5/6
11:05 pm-12:42 pm
2 stops11h 37m
$289
ChicagoReno
ORD - RNO
ORDRNO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/28
2:09 pm-11:27 pm
2 stops11h 18m
Reno
Sat 5/2
7:12 pm-8:38 am
2 stops11h 26m
$289
ChicagoReno
ORD - RNO
ORDRNO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/6
2:09 pm-11:27 pm
2 stops11h 18m
Reno
Sat 5/9
10:32 am-11:59 pm
2 stops11h 27m
$289
ChicagoReno
ORD - RNO
ORDRNO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 5/7
8:10 am-6:54 pm
2 stops12h 44m
Reno
Sat 5/9
7:34 pm-8:32 am
2 stops10h 58m
$289
ChicagoReno
ORD - RNO
ORDRNO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/10
3:07 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop10h 03m
Reno
Fri 3/13
8:29 pm-2:11 pm
1 stop15h 42m
$290
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe, you should look to book at least 45 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe (average of $93). Flying from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $288). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to SL9?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe?
Reviews of airlines servicing South Lake Tahoe
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Lake Tahoe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Lake Tahoe. Reviews last updated February 9, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to South Lake Tahoe. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$77 | Average$198 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$92 | Average$242 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$181 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$201 | Average$378 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$279 | Average$490 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$464 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |