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$94+ 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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SMF
Jun 11 — Jun 181
Thu 6/11
Thu 6/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in February or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Friday

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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 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/172:00 pm
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop23h 52m
Frontier
Mon 6/222:47 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop22h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$217
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/232:00 pm
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop24h 13m
Frontier
Sat 6/272:47 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$222
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/67:40 am
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop6h 48m
Frontier
Mon 6/152:47 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 6/187:45 am
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop6h 07m
Frontier
Sat 6/272:47 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 6/47:40 am
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop6h 48m
Frontier
Wed 6/103:08 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop7h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$234
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Mon 6/17:20 am
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/33:29 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$237
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/242:00 pm
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop23h 52m
Frontier
Sat 6/272:47 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$238
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/97:20 am
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop12h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/107:20 am
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop5h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/11$239
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.
Wed 6/312:04 pm
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/63:23 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop8h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$240
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/167:45 am
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop6h 45m
Frontier
Sun 7/193:29 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop19h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$241
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/152:00 pm
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop24h 30m
Frontier
Fri 7/173:29 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop19h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$242
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/257:45 am
PHX
-
RNO
1 stop6h 45m
Frontier
Wed 7/293:29 pm
RNO
-
PHX
1 stop7h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$244

Find 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 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$217
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$320
From Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe
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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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/27

4:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Reno

Sat 7/4

5:30 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$301
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 7/3

4:35 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Reno

Sat 7/4

3:25 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$304

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 6/18

6:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Reno

Sat 6/20

5:00 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$314

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 6/3

2:35 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Reno

Sat 6/6

6:40 am-1:05 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$314

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 6/17

7:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop3h 55m

Reno

Fri 6/19

4:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$318

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 7/13

4:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops5h 25m

Reno

Wed 7/15

5:40 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 30m

$323

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 6/14

4:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop3h 10m

Reno

Thu 6/18

7:00 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$323

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 6/18

10:45 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Reno

Sun 6/21

8:10 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$327

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 6/11

6:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Reno

Mon 6/15

5:00 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$327

PhoenixReno

PHX - RNO

PHXRNO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/29

9:05 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Reno

Wed 6/3

5:05 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$328

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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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe

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 12, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 May 9, 2026.

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 afternoons 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 May 12, 2026.

The most flights from PH1 to SL9 are scheduled on a Sunday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe?

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 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,American Airlines, andFrontier 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
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,661 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,952 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 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.

  • 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 4h 55m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 601 mi between Phoenix and South Lake Tahoe.

  • 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 $88 while deals on American Airlines start at $106 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 (81%), Alaska Airlines (81%) and American Airlines (80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to South Lake Tahoe is $148. On average you can expect to pay $305. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Reno), can usually be booked for $220.

  • 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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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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$96Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$202Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$266Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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