South Lake Tahoe

Cheap flights from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe, CA

PHX — SMF
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in February or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$323
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHX to SL9?

It’s typically best to fly out from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Lake Tahoe

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,JetBlue, andAmerican 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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $59. Alaska Airlines flights start at $109 while deals on American Airlines start at $118 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 (92%), Envoy Air (81%) and American Airlines (79%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe is $96. On average you can expect to pay $385. 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.

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Alternative routes for Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe

Top 7 airlines flying from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$96Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$98Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$202Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$250Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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