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$52+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SMF
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in January or May, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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$167
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$52
(Southwest)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$257
From Portland to South Lake Tahoe
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:02 pmPDX - RNO
Nonstop1h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 11/27:11 amRNO - PDX
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:00 amPDX - RNO
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/208:01 amRNO - PDX
Nonstop1h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/11$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/1312:52 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop22h 14mFrontier
Sun 11/167:19 pmRNO - PDX
1 stop23h 25mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/2512:43 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop22h 23mFrontier
Mon 10/2711:51 amRNO - PDX
1 stop24h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 10/2112:43 pmPDX - RNO
2 stops10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/2411:51 amRNO - PDX
1 stop23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/155:31 pmPDX - RNO
Nonstop1h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1911:51 amRNO - PDX
1 stop23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:00 amPDX - RNO
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2011:51 amRNO - PDX
1 stop23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/43:25 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Mon 10/67:00 pmRNO - PDX
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$176
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:05 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Tue 11/116:00 amRNO - PDX
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/1212:43 pmPDX - RNO
1 stop22h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/159:28 amRNO - PDX
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$181

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

South Lake Tahoe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Wed 10/29

6:02 pm-7:27 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Reno

Sun 11/2

7:11 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$167

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 11/6

2:30 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Reno

Sat 11/8

7:11 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$167

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Tue 9/30

3:34 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Reno

Wed 10/1

5:48 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$177

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Mon 10/13

7:00 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Reno

Tue 10/21

9:12 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$177

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Sat 11/1

5:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 50m

Reno

Sun 11/2

7:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$184

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Mon 10/13

6:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Reno

Tue 10/21

9:12 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$186

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Tue 11/11

5:30 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Reno

Thu 11/13

11:47 am-4:58 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$186

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 11/6

2:30 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Reno

Sun 11/9

7:11 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$197

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Tue 10/7

5:31 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Reno

Tue 10/14

12:00 pm-1:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$197

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 11/6

2:30 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Reno

Sun 11/9

7:11 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$197

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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 41 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Portland 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 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from Portland to South Lake Tahoe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to South Lake Tahoe flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to SL9 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 September 11, 2025.
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
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,723 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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 7 outbound flights to South Lake Tahoe per day. 7 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 49 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 25m. Portland and South Lake Tahoe are separated by a distance of 444 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 (93%), Alaska Airlines (87%), Hawaiian Airlines (87%).

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

    While on average a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe is generally $225, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $48. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - Reno), you can expect to pay $137 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe (average of $284). Flying from Portland 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 7 airlines flying from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 7 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$88Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$108Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$149Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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