South Lake Tahoe

$99+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to South Lake Tahoe, CA

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MSP — SMF
May 28 — Jun 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in November or August, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 8/162:40 pm
MSP
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RNO
Nonstop3h 38m
Sun Country Air
Thu 8/205:18 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 16m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/27$247
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 6/72:40 pm
MSP
-
RNO
Nonstop3h 38m
Sun Country Air
Thu 6/115:43 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 13m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/27$257
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/282:55 pm
MSP
-
RNO
Nonstop3h 43m
Sun Country Air
Thu 6/45:25 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 13m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/27$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sun 5/249:20 pm
MSP
-
RNO
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/315:48 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 7/199:20 pm
MSP
-
RNO
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/235:30 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 7/75:09 pm
MSP
-
RNO
2 stops23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/235:30 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/299:39 pm
MSP
-
RNO
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/315:48 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 6/74:57 pm
MSP
-
RNO
2 stops23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/115:43 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 7/228:10 am
MSP
-
RNO
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/235:30 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sun 7/192:35 pm
MSP
-
RNO
Nonstop3h 38m
Sun Country Air
Thu 7/235:30 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 13m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 4/26$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/289:20 pm
MSP
-
RNO
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/45:25 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 7/202:35 pm
MSP
-
RNO
1 stop27h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/235:30 pm
RNO
-
MSP
Nonstop3h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$302

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated April 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$342
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Reno flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Minneapolis St Paul-Reno flights.
From Minneapolis St Paul to South Lake Tahoe
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to South Lake Tahoe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/5

6:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Reno

Mon 6/8

6:28 am-11:42 am

Nonstop3h 14m

$429
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/9

8:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Reno

Tue 7/14

6:35 am-11:49 am

Nonstop3h 14m

$429

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/16

3:05 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Reno

Sun 9/20

7:20 am-5:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$433

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 10/3

2:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Reno

Tue 10/6

2:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$439

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/25

6:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Reno

Tue 6/30

5:30 am-2:44 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$439

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/29

9:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Reno

Sun 6/7

7:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop9h 10m

$439

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/25

6:35 am-9:50 am

1 stop5h 15m

Reno

Thu 10/29

6:10 am-5:00 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$444

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/9

8:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Reno

Sun 7/12

6:35 am-11:49 am

Nonstop3h 14m

$479

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/1

11:40 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Reno

Mon 7/6

6:35 am-11:49 am

Nonstop3h 14m

$479

MinneapolisReno

MSP - RNO

MSPRNO

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/13

6:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Reno

Sun 8/16

5:25 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 05m

$489

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Deals found on 4/28

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSP to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 April 28, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 56% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 28, 2026.

The most flights from MSP to SL9 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minneapolis 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 April 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe?

    If you book a flight to South Lake Tahoe from Minneapolis, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul, which is the city’s only airport. Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is located 7.3 mi from the center of Minneapolis. There are 0 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to South Lake Tahoe per day from 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe?

    Departing from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe will take you 7h 15m. There are 1402 mi between Minneapolis and South Lake Tahoe. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $65 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Delta, with prices starting from $89 and $109, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe consider choosing Korean Air (86%), Delta (72%) or Virgin Atlantic (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe is $358. On average you can expect to pay $654. The most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Reno), can usually be booked for $247.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Minneapolis to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$77Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$98Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$119Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$250Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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