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$100+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — SMF
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to South Lake Tahoe are usually found in January or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/271:47 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop6h 00m
Frontier
Mon 8/3111:51 am
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop5h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/271:47 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop6h 00m
Frontier
Thu 9/38:32 pm
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop20h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/271:47 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop6h 00m
Frontier
Fri 8/2811:51 am
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop5h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/254:00 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/110:50 am
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Mon 8/245:15 am
PDX
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RNO
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Mon 8/316:20 pm
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/1012:40 pm
PDX
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RNO
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Mon 9/145:00 am
RNO
-
PDX
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:35 am
PDX
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RNO
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Fri 9/119:55 am
RNO
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PDX
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:40 pm
PDX
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RNO
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Mon 8/313:55 pm
RNO
-
PDX
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/193:43 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop4h 13m
United Airlines
Thu 8/206:51 pm
RNO
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PDX
1 stop3h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 8/131:03 pm
PDX
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RNO
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Mon 8/176:00 am
RNO
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PDX
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$223

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 July 30, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$160
(Frontier)

One-way from

$100
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$398
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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 July 30, 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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Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Mon 9/14

5:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 25m

Reno

Thu 9/17

6:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$199

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Wed 8/26

8:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Reno

Tue 9/1

12:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$199

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Tue 10/13

12:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Reno

Thu 10/15

5:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

$204

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 8/27

12:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Reno

Thu 9/3

10:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$215

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Wed 9/16

11:15 am-5:41 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Reno

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 11m

$223

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Fri 8/21

4:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Reno

Mon 8/24

4:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$233

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 8/27

12:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Reno

Sun 8/30

5:40 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 40m

$234

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Fri 11/27

7:00 am-8:29 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Reno

Tue 12/1

10:40 am-9:38 am

1 stop22h 58m

$260
Quickest round-trip

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 10/22

2:53 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Reno

Sun 10/25

8:04 am-9:42 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$267

PortlandReno

PDX - RNO

PDXRNO

Portland

Thu 9/17

12:40 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Reno

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$269

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 July 30, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to South Lake Tahoe at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 July 30, 2026.

The most flights from PDX to SL9 are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Portland to South Lake Tahoe flights typically cost between $287 and $402 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $160 on Frontier (Aug 27-Aug 31).

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 July 25, 2026.

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 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

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 July 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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!
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,731 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,820 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

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. 4 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 43 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 5h 25m. Portland and South Lake Tahoe are separated by a distance of 444 mi.

  • 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 $73 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $88 and Hawaiian Airlines from $108 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: British Airways (100%), Icelandair (96%), SkyWest Airlines (94%).

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

    While on average a flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe is generally $348, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Portland - Reno), you can expect to pay $199 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Portland to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 4 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 July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$114Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$114Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$115Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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