South Lake Tahoe

$86+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in January or September, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to South Lake Tahoe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(Priceline)

One-way from

$86
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$494
From New York (NYC) to South Lake Tahoe
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to South Lake Tahoe
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/97:20 amEWR - RNO
1 stop9h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/232:45 pmRNO - EWR
1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$209
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/206:13 pmEWR - RNO
1 stop17h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/277:40 pmRNO - EWR
1 stop16h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/135:30 pmEWR - RNO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/198:35 pmRNO - EWR
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/51:30 pmEWR - RNO
2 stops12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/199:51 amRNO - EWR
2 stops11h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$261
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/276:35 pmJFK - RNO
Nonstop6h 11mJetBlue
Fri 7/411:15 pmRNO - JFK
Nonstop5h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/96:00 amLGA - RNO
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Sun 9/146:05 amRNO - LGA
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/16:59 amJFK - RNO
1 stop14h 34mFrontier
Fri 9/57:19 pmRNO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/154:59 pmLGA - RNO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/106:00 amRNO - LGA
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$273
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/34:28 pmJFK - RNO
1 stop21h 19mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/72:39 pmRNO - JFK
1 stop13h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/33:10 pmJFK - RNO
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/510:33 amRNO - JFK
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/91:18 pmLGA - RNO
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/128:35 pmRNO - LGA
2 stops9h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/127:00 amEWR - RNO
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Thu 8/1410:50 pmRNO - EWR
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/12$283

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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New York

Fly to

South Lake Tahoe

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Wed 7/9

7:20 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Reno

Wed 7/23

2:45 pm-6:05 am

1 stop12h 20m

$209

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Wed 9/3

9:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

Reno

Sat 9/6

8:01 am-6:59 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$250

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Wed 8/13

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Reno

Tue 8/19

8:35 pm-7:11 am

1 stop7h 36m

$251

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Tue 8/5

1:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops12h 29m

Reno

Tue 8/19

9:51 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$261

New YorkReno

JFK - RNO

JFKRNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/27

6:35 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

Reno

Thu 7/10

11:18 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$269

New YorkReno

LGA - RNO

LGARNO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Reno

Sun 9/14

6:05 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$269

New YorkReno

JFK - RNO

JFKRNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/5

5:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Reno

Sat 8/9

4:23 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 07m

$270

New YorkReno

JFK - RNO

JFKRNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

6:59 am-6:33 pm

1 stop14h 34m

Reno

Fri 9/5

7:19 pm-5:54 am

1 stop7h 35m

$271

New YorkReno

LGA - RNO

LGARNO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/15

4:59 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Reno

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-6:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$273

New YorkReno

LGA - RNO

LGARNO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

1:18 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Reno

Fri 9/12

8:35 pm-9:16 am

2 stops9h 41m

$282

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Best time to book a flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to South Lake Tahoe is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from New York to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 NYC to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from New York 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 New York to South Lake Tahoe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from New York to South Lake Tahoe

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to SL9 are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New York to South Lake Tahoe to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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 New York to South Lake Tahoe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $86. American Airlines flights start at $126 while deals on United Airlines start at $134 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to South Lake Tahoe?

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

    Before booking your flight to South Lake Tahoe from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (78%), JetBlue (78%), Singapore Airlines( 78%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe? While on average our users pay $269, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Reno), is priced around $237.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York 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 New York to South Lake Tahoe.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to South Lake Tahoe?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from New York to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 7 airlines flying from New York to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$203Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$226Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$345Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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