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$72+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) 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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SMF
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 2/235:59 pm
PDX
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RNO
Nonstop1h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/288:00 am
RNO
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PDX
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$147
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/237:11 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Wed 2/255:40 am
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 3/210:18 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop21h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:39 pm
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop12h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/141:39 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 3/156:00 am
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$162
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 2/237:11 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Sat 2/285:20 pm
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop5h 32m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/111:39 pm
PDX
-
RNO
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 3/146:00 am
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1810:59 am
PDX
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RNO
Nonstop1h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/218:00 am
RNO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$182
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 5/35:30 am
PDX
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RNO
1 stop4h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 5/76:40 pm
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop6h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/235:59 pm
PDX
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 2/253:08 pm
RNO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 3/79:24 am
PDX
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RNO
2 stops10h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/82:44 pm
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop18h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/2310:18 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop21h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/163:39 pm
RNO
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PDX
2 stops41h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$192
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/25:59 pm
PDX
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RNO
Nonstop1h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/58:00 am
RNO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$197

Find flight deals from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$147
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$297
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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Portland

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South Lake Tahoe

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Price

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Mon 2/23

7:11 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Reno

Wed 2/25

5:40 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$157

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Sat 3/14

1:39 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Reno

Sun 3/15

6:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$162

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Fri 5/8

5:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 00m

Reno

Sun 5/10

8:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$167

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Tue 2/24

10:59 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Reno

Tue 3/3

3:08 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$182

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Mon 5/11

5:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 00m

Reno

Mon 5/18

6:40 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 19m

$197

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 3/12

1:39 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Reno

Sun 3/15

6:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$209

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Mon 5/11

1:52 pm-11:51 am

1 stop21h 59m

Reno

Mon 5/18

7:20 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$210

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Wed 3/11

10:40 am-11:25 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Reno

Sat 3/14

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

$225

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 4/30

6:17 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Reno

Mon 5/4

6:00 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$227

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Sun 2/15

5:35 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 26m

Reno

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$228

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe (average of $77). Flying from Portland to South Lake Tahoe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 PDX to SL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 January 27, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to South Lake Tahoe in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to South Lake Tahoe flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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 Portland to South Lake Tahoe

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland 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 January 27, 2026.

The most flights from PDX to SL9 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,829 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,206 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,795 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe?

    For a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Portland is the only Portland airport and it handles 3 outbound flights to South Lake Tahoe per day. 6 airlines have flights to South Lake Tahoe from Portland on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Portland to South Lake Tahoe flight route?

    Flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe have been viewed 45 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Departing from Portland to South Lake Tahoe will take you 1h 31m. Portland and South Lake Tahoe are separated by a distance of 444 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to South Lake Tahoe one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $72 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $73 and Alaska Airlines from $78 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Portland to South Lake Tahoe on time: Horizon Air (87%), British Airways (86%), Hawaiian Airlines (84%).

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

    While on average a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe is generally $205, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $68. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - Reno), you can expect to pay $147 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe (average of $77). Flying from Portland to South Lake Tahoe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 Portland to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$72Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$83Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$102Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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