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$89+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SMF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in August or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to South Lake Tahoe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$250
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$89
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$352
From Houston to South Lake Tahoe
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Cheapest flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/66:00 amIAH - RNO
1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/109:16 pmRNO - IAH
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/46:36 amIAH - RNO
1 stop15h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/119:19 amRNO - IAH
3 stops21h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/62:51 pmIAH - RNO
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Wed 5/287:30 amRNO - IAH
1 stop13h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/28$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/265:00 amIAH - RNO
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/161:00 pmRNO - IAH
Nonstop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 8/25:25 amHOU - RNO
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Fri 8/85:00 amRNO - HOU
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/285:54 pmIAH - RNO
2 stops31h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/47:38 pmRNO - IAH
2 stops19h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/512:50 pmHOU - RNO
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Tue 8/2610:50 pmRNO - HOU
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/29$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/35:00 amHOU - RNO
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/2411:59 pmRNO - HOU
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/112:08 pmIAH - RNO
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Mon 5/1912:26 pmRNO - IAH
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:00 amIAH - RNO
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/242:42 pmRNO - IAH
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$314

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop7h 07m

Reno

Tue 6/10

9:16 pm-5:31 am

1 stop6h 15m

$250

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/4

6:36 am-8:21 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Reno

Wed 6/11

9:19 am-8:42 am

3 stops21h 23m

$251

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/6

4:00 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Reno

Thu 5/29

7:30 am-11:21 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$276

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/26

5:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop6h 36m

Reno

Sat 8/16

1:00 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$279

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/28

5:54 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops31h 38m

Reno

Wed 6/4

7:38 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops19h 16m

$283

HoustonReno

HOU - RNO

HOURNO

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/6

2:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Reno

Tue 5/27

10:55 pm-9:33 am

1 stop8h 38m

$287

HoustonReno

HOU - RNO

HOURNO

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/3

5:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop7h 01m

Reno

Tue 6/24

11:59 pm-9:43 am

1 stop7h 44m

$289

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 36m

Reno

Mon 5/26

11:51 am-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$300

HoustonReno

HOU - RNO

HOURNO

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/28

9:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Reno

Wed 6/4

9:15 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$312

HoustonReno

IAH - RNO

IAHRNO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

Reno

Sat 5/24

2:42 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$314

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe, you should look to book at least 84 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 Houston to South Lake Tahoe?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 HOU to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to South Lake Tahoe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on November 3, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to South Lake Tahoe flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in South Lake Tahoe by month

Plan your trip to South Lake Tahoe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Lake Tahoe ranges from 0.2 - 1.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit South Lake Tahoe when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in South Lake Tahoe by month

Plan your trip to South Lake Tahoe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Lake Tahoe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Houston to South Lake Tahoe by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to South Lake Tahoe one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $89 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $137 and Delta from $144 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe?

    The cheapest flight price from Houston to South Lake Tahoe is $184. On average you can expect to pay $386. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Reno), can usually be booked for $184.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to South Lake Tahoe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to South Lake Tahoe?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to South Lake Tahoe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Houston to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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