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$72+ Cheap flights from Phoenix 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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SMF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in November or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$203
(Frontier)

One-way from

$72
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$345
From Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/217:30 amPHX - RNO
2 stops11h 03mFrontier
Mon 8/257:19 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop4h 46mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$203
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/46:10 pmPHX - RNO
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/115:00 amRNO - PHX
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/94:59 pmPHX - RNO
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/147:29 pmRNO - PHX
Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$211
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/911:52 amPHX - RNO
1 stop6h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/1212:10 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop8h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$230
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 10/1012:12 pmPHX - RNO
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1312:01 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$241
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 8/176:40 amPHX - RNO
1 stop15h 25mDelta
Fri 8/227:25 amRNO - PHX
1 stop15h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/1$260
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/51:55 pmPHX - RNO
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 8/82:32 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop6h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$262

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

Fly from

Phoenix

Fly to

South Lake Tahoe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 8/21

7:30 am-6:33 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Reno

Mon 8/25

7:19 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 46m

$203

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 8/4

6:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Reno

Mon 8/11

5:00 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$207

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 8/9

4:59 pm-6:49 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Reno

Tue 8/12

12:53 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$211

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 8/9

11:52 am-5:59 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Reno

Tue 8/12

12:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$230

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 8/17

9:25 am-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Reno

Sat 8/23

5:26 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$248

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 8/5

1:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Reno

Fri 8/8

2:32 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$262

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 7/7

12:47 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$72

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 9/11

8:42 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$99

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$100

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 8/7

4:57 pm-8:35 am

2 stops15h 38m

$103

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Lake Tahoe from Phoenix with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe is 49 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 Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 PHX to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix 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 July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe as you normally would.

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

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

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
4,270 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
7,970 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. American Airlines flights start at $99 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $103 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe are Envoy Air (100%), SkyWest Airlines (95%) and American Airlines (85%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe is $138. On average you can expect to pay $306. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Reno), can usually be booked for $163.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$94Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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