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$73+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SMF
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in September or November, booked 26 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 August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$73
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$294
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 August 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/38:15 amPHX - RNO
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/76:25 amRNO - PHX
1 stop15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$194
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/267:14 amPHX - RNO
1 stop27h 43mFrontier
Fri 8/2911:52 amRNO - PHX
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/266:00 amPHX - RNO
1 stop17h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:13 amRNO - PHX
1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 9/58:15 amPHX - RNO
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Fri 9/1211:59 amRNO - PHX
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/145:16 pmPHX - RNO
2 stops17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/168:50 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/72:25 pmPHX - RNO
2 stops9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/106:30 amRNO - PHX
1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 9/182:25 pmPHX - RNO
2 stops9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/206:30 amRNO - PHX
1 stop10h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/37:00 amPHX - RNO
2 stops24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/106:30 amRNO - PHX
1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:30 amPHX - RNO
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Mon 8/257:19 pmRNO - PHX
1 stop4h 46mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/21:43 pmPHX - RNO
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/59:30 amRNO - PHX
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/91:02 pmPHX - RNO
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/118:13 amRNO - PHX
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$208

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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 August 21, 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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Phoenix

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South Lake Tahoe

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Price

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 10/3

8:15 am-6:31 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Reno

Tue 10/7

6:25 am-10:23 pm

1 stop15h 58m

$194

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 10/17

6:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 47m

Reno

Sun 10/19

11:51 am-6:21 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$195

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 47m

Reno

Fri 10/10

7:24 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$195

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 10/3

8:15 am-6:31 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Reno

Fri 10/10

11:51 am-11:29 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$197

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Reno

Mon 9/29

8:13 am-7:34 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$197

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 10/2

10:25 am-6:31 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Reno

Sun 10/5

11:59 am-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$198

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 9/12

8:15 am-6:31 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Reno

Mon 9/15

7:16 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$198

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 9/5

8:15 am-6:31 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Reno

Fri 9/12

11:59 am-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$198

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 9/25

10:25 am-6:31 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Reno

Mon 9/29

11:59 am-11:57 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$198

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

Reno

Sun 12/14

12:17 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$198

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

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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 August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe is 26 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 $398). 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 August 21, 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 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.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix 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 August 21, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to SL9 are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 August 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,029 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,207 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe in 10h 16m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. There are 601 mi between Phoenix and South Lake Tahoe.

  • 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 (92%), Alaska Airlines (88%) and American Airlines (86%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe is $73. On average you can expect to pay $178. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Reno), can usually be booked for $173.

  • 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?

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  • 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 $398). 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 6 airlines flying from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 6 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$94Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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