South Lake Tahoe

$81+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SMF
May 30 — Jun 61
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:45 am
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop3h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/1112:10 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop9h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/178:14 pm
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop14h 18m
Frontier
Wed 5/204:35 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop19h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/287:45 am
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop3h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 6/112:10 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop9h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/411:11 am
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1112:10 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop9h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/207:30 am
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/273:29 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 5/287:45 am
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop6h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/313:23 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop20h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/57:45 am
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop6h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1112:10 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop9h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$192
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Sat 5/304:33 pm
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop3h 31m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 6/412:10 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop3h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/228:10 pm
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop18h 03m
Frontier
Fri 6/262:47 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop21h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/107:45 am
SNA
-
RNO
1 stop3h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/1212:10 pm
RNO
-
SNA
1 stop27h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$196

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoe flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$81
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$280
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to South Lake Tahoe
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to South Lake Tahoe
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoe that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/20

4:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Reno

Wed 6/24

3:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$244

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/14

11:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops6h 05m

Reno

Sun 8/16

5:40 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 00m

$259

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/22

3:00 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops5h 35m

Reno

Fri 6/26

6:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$265

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/18

3:20 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Reno

Tue 7/21

4:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops5h 35m

$270
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/8

7:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Reno

Mon 10/12

6:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$271

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/7

8:45 pm-12:20 am

1 stop3h 35m

Reno

Mon 6/8

12:40 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops5h 40m

$275

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/29

5:03 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Reno

Tue 8/4

5:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$281

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/6

11:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops6h 05m

Reno

Mon 8/10

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops5h 50m

$281

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/28

5:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Reno

Mon 6/1

5:25 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$282

Santa AnaReno

SNA - RNO

SNARNO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/4

3:00 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops5h 35m

Reno

Sun 6/7

5:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

$282

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoe

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 April 30, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana, California to South Lake Tahoe at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to South Lake Tahoe?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to South Lake Tahoe flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Ana, California 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 April 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Santa Ana 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoe?

    Located just 4.8 mi from the city center, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Lake Tahoe from Santa Ana. Booking flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to South Lake Tahoe should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to South Lake Tahoe from 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana, California to South Lake Tahoe flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to South Lake Tahoe?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Santa Ana, California to South Lake Tahoe in about 6h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Santa Ana, California and South Lake Tahoe is about 416 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to South Lake Tahoe one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $48 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $54 and American Airlines from $79 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to South Lake Tahoe?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana, California to South Lake Tahoe is $143. On average you can expect to pay $362. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Reno), can usually be booked for $163.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to South Lake Tahoe

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 April 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$58Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$121Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$203Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JSXCheapest$479Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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