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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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SMF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 8 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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$252
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One-way from

$72
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$344
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 May 1, 2025.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/287:20 pmPHX - RNO
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Tue 7/111:30 amRNO - PHX
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$253
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/127:05 amPHX - RNO
1 stop6h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 7/167:00 amRNO - PHX
1 stop5h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$262
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.
Thu 5/229:20 pmPHX - RNO
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/254:20 pmRNO - PHX
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$265
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:00 amPHX - RNO
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Mon 5/2611:51 amRNO - PHX
1 stop20h 43mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$271
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/169:19 amPHX - RNO
1 stop11h 02mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/189:16 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$272
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1212:54 pmPHX - RNO
1 stop7h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1612:02 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$276
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1810:50 amPHX - RNO
1 stop7h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2012:17 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$284
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:15 amPHX - RNO
1 stop12h 01mDelta
Sat 9/205:36 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/30$293
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1210:32 amPHX - RNO
2 stops13h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/166:15 amRNO - PHX
2 stops18h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$413

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/28

7:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Reno

Tue 7/1

11:30 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$253

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 7/12

7:05 am-1:37 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Reno

Wed 7/16

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$262

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/22

9:20 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Reno

Sun 5/25

4:20 pm-6:08 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$265

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/23

6:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 35m

Reno

Mon 5/26

7:20 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop25h 54m

$271

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/16

9:19 am-8:21 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Reno

Sun 5/18

9:16 pm-8:13 am

1 stop10h 57m

$272

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 6/12

12:54 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Reno

Mon 6/16

12:02 pm-11:01 am

1 stop22h 59m

$276

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 6/24

10:46 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Reno

Sat 6/28

3:14 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$308

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 6/19

7:32 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Reno

Sun 6/22

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$364

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 6/24

6:00 am-3:36 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Reno

Sat 6/28

8:05 pm-12:27 am

1 stop4h 22m

$372

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 6/2

9:19 am-8:24 am

1 stop23h 05m

$72

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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 April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe is 8 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 $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 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 May 1, 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 Wednesday 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 Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. Frontier flights start at $89 while deals on American Airlines start at $122 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 SkyWest Airlines (98%), Envoy Air (96%) and Alaska Airlines (91%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe is $135. On average you can expect to pay $375. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Reno), can usually be booked for $168.

  • 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 $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 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$93Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$94Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$212Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$397Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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