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$59+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:47 pm
SFO
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:20 pm
RNO
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$117
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/52:20 pm
SFO
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 9/68:00 am
RNO
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$137
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.
Sat 8/2910:44 pm
SFO
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 9/76:00 am
RNO
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$175
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:38 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/2411:51 am
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop4h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$180
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.
Fri 8/216:45 pm
SFO
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Mon 8/246:00 am
RNO
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$184
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:38 pm
SFO
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 9/122:14 pm
RNO
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$187
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:56 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop21h 22m
Frontier
Tue 9/157:03 pm
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop19h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$188
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/268:56 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop14h 00m
Frontier
Tue 9/111:51 am
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$189
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:56 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop14h 00m
Frontier
Sat 9/129:03 am
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop5h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$190
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/243:38 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Mon 8/318:32 pm
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop23h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$191
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:17 am
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Thu 9/179:03 am
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$192
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/58:56 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop14h 00m
Frontier
Wed 9/97:03 pm
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop13h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$195

Find flight deals from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated July 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

6:47 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Reno

Sat 8/29

4:20 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$117

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

10:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Reno

Thu 10/8

1:59 pm-3:16 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$117
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

6:45 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Reno

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$184

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

6:45 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Reno

Sun 9/6

8:00 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$207

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

6:42 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Reno

Thu 10/1

4:25 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$277

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

4:30 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Reno

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$283

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

4:30 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Reno

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$283

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

10:35 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Reno

Sat 9/12

8:00 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$317

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

4:38 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Reno

Fri 8/28

7:55 am-9:12 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$322

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

2:20 pm-3:38 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Reno

Tue 9/8

8:13 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$326

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Deals found on 7/26

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Lake Tahoe from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 28, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 28, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to SL9 are scheduled on a Tuesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe flights typically cost between $288 and $503 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $117 on United Airlines (Aug 22-Aug 24).

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,048 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2024

SFO - EWR

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,048 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,048 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2024

SFO - EWR

Everything was executed efficiently, orderly and with a caring and pleasant manner

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe?

    If you book a flight to South Lake Tahoe from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 15 flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe per day from 1 airline.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe can take about 1h 11m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $117. There are 192 mi between San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $67. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to South Lake Tahoe from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (72%), United Airlines (71%), Avianca( 68%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe? While on average our users pay $463, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $273. The most popular route (San Francisco - Reno), is priced around $117.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 airline flying from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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