South Lake Tahoe

$129+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — SMF
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in September or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to South Lake Tahoe

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 May 13, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 7/294:59 pm
LGA
-
RNO
2 stops9h 48m
Delta
Wed 8/129:04 am
RNO
-
LGA
2 stops11h 39m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 5/2312:40 pm
LGA
-
RNO
2 stops11h 42m
Delta
Sun 5/246:00 am
RNO
-
LGA
2 stops12h 58m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 5/285:59 pm
LGA
-
RNO
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 5/3011:59 pm
RNO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/812:30 pm
LGA
-
RNO
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Sun 12/138:58 am
RNO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$303
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/264:15 pm
JFK
-
RNO
1 stop21h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/277:14 pm
RNO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 5/265:00 pm
LGA
-
RNO
1 stop9h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 5/3011:59 pm
RNO
-
LGA
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 7/295:25 pm
JFK
-
RNO
1 stop9h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 8/44:21 pm
RNO
-
JFK
1 stop10h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/192:59 pm
LGA
-
RNO
1 stop9h 41m
Delta
Sat 5/2310:57 pm
RNO
-
LGA
2 stops11h 52m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/295:33 pm
JFK
-
RNO
1 stop9h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 6/111:59 pm
RNO
-
JFK
2 stops10h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sat 9/52:30 pm
EWR
-
RNO
1 stop10h 24m
Delta
Sat 9/1210:50 pm
RNO
-
EWR
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 5/1612:40 pm
LGA
-
RNO
2 stops11h 42m
Delta
Tue 5/195:13 pm
RNO
-
LGA
2 stops12h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/166:55 am
LGA
-
RNO
1 stop13h 15m
Southwest
Tue 6/235:20 am
RNO
-
LGA
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$318

Find 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 May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$426
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Reno flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to South Lake Tahoe
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to South Lake Tahoe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 13, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Sat 9/5

4:00 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Reno

Sat 9/12

10:50 pm-9:37 am

1 stop7h 47m

$317

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Sat 7/4

2:40 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Reno

Thu 7/9

6:43 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 57m

$317

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Mon 8/24

5:59 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Reno

Fri 9/11

5:45 pm-9:01 am

2 stops12h 16m

$322

New YorkReno

LGA - RNO

LGARNO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/4

4:55 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops9h 57m

Reno

Fri 8/7

11:08 pm-10:41 am

1 stop8h 33m

$333

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Fri 6/5

4:00 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Reno

Wed 6/10

6:33 pm-5:38 am

1 stop8h 05m

$334

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Fri 6/5

4:29 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Reno

Tue 6/9

5:30 am-7:41 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$348

New YorkReno

JFK - RNO

JFKRNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/22

9:55 am-4:42 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Reno

Wed 9/23

7:55 am-7:27 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$359

New YorkReno

JFK - RNO

JFKRNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/2

8:27 pm-10:46 am

1 stop17h 19m

Reno

Sun 10/4

8:04 am-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$359

New YorkReno

JFK - RNO

JFKRNO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/19

5:00 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Reno

Thu 6/25

5:45 pm-6:23 am

1 stop9h 38m

$388

NewarkReno

EWR - RNO

EWRRNO

Newark

Fri 6/5

4:29 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Reno

Mon 6/8

10:54 pm-9:26 am

1 stop7h 32m

$393

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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 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from New York to South Lake Tahoe to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 New York 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.
  • How long is the flight from New York to South Lake Tahoe?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly from New York to South Lake Tahoe in about 8h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 53m. New York and South Lake Tahoe are separated by a distance of 2382 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $106. American Airlines flights start at $128 while deals on JetBlue start at $128 one-way.

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

  • 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 $363, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Reno), is priced around $257.

  • 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.

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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 May 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$177Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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