$1,709 Find Cheap Flights to South Lake Tahoe

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$1,709
Alaska Airlines
Sun 7/12Sun 14/12
SYD - RNO • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to South Lake Tahoe

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South Lake Tahoe that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to South Lake Tahoe

Sun, 7 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:40 - 10:57SYD-RNO
32h 17m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:38 - 19:45RNO-SYD
29h 07m2 stops
$1,709Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
11:45 - 21:08SYD-RNO
27h 23m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:32 - 08:45RNO-SYD
32h 13m2 stops
$2,065Air New Zealand
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
13:55 - 21:08SYD-RNO
25h 13m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:32 - 10:30RNO-SYD
33h 58m2 stops
$2,068Air New Zealand
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Delta Logo
09:40 - 11:11SYD-RNO
19h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
17:45 - 07:25RNO-SYD
19h 40m1 stop
$2,227Delta
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Delta Logo
09:40 - 17:11SYD-RNO
25h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:20 - 07:25RNO-SYD
23h 05m1 stop
$2,232Delta
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Sun, 7 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
American Airlines Logo
14:05 - 10:26SYD-RNO
39h 21m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
14:20 - 09:00RNO-SYD
23h 40m2 stops
$2,273American Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
United Airlines Logo
14:00 - 17:53SYD-RNO
22h 53m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
20:15 - 09:15RNO-SYD
18h 00m1 stop
$2,288United Airlines
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
07:55 - 23:52OOL-RNO
32h 57m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:32 - 09:45RNO-OOL
34h 13m2 stops
$2,417Air New Zealand
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Tue, 23 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:20 - 23:52SYD-RNO
36h 32m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 07:25RNO-SYD
27h 10m1 stop
$2,558Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 23 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 11:14SYD-RNO
47h 14m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 20:50RNO-SYD
40h 35m2 stops
$4,220Multiple Airlines
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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$1,709
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Sydney to Reno

FAQs - booking South Lake Tahoe flights

  • How to fly to South Lake Tahoe?

    You cannot fly directly to South Lake Tahoe. KAYAK recommends you fly to Reno (RNO) (66.16 km from South Lake Tahoe). From there you can hire a car or take a taxi.

  • What airports are near South Lake Tahoe?

    The closest airport is Reno (RNO) (66.16 km). Another nearby airport is Sacramento Intl (SMF) (141.7 km) KAYAK recommends you fly to Reno.

  • How far is Reno Airport from central Reno?

    You’ll need to travel 4 km to reach the Reno city centre from Reno Airport.

  • What is the name of Reno’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Reno, called Reno Airport (RNO). It can also be referred to as Reno or Reno–Tahoe Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to South Lake Tahoe?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to South Lake Tahoe.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to South Lake Tahoe?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to South Lake Tahoe is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to South Lake Tahoe?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to South Lake Tahoe with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to South Lake Tahoe?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to South Lake Tahoe up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Lake Tahoe

  • There is no major airport in South Lake Tahoe. It is instead served by Reno Airport.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Lake Tahoe flight deals.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to South Lake Tahoe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to South Lake Tahoe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 525 reviews
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

4.0 OkayBruce, Nov 2025TUS - SFO
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

The flight attendants were very rude, beyond comprehension. I took a business class from London to SFO for the first time on United. When I asked for a second piece of bread during dinner, the serving attendant threw a 3rd bread on my plate and said, “here. You can have this one too”! I couldn’t believe the rudeness of the attendant. Most all attendants were very rude, unhelpful, sing the food was absolutely disgusting. Never fly United internationally in business class. My flight back to SFO was a nightmare!!

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight from Rome to SFO was excellent compared To our flight to Europe from SFO. The food was much tastier. You can see how UNITED is skimping, though. Instead of getting something mid flight you had to ask for it. It was not automatically served. There was a cookie at the end of the arrival meal, for example that tasted like it just came out of a box. They used to serve a little container of nuts, now … a tiny container of nuts, mixed with pretzels. This was business class that you really have to pay for! But this is minor complaints compared to the overall. My major complaint is the position of the even numbered seats by the windows. You have to turn around to see your window & the positioning as some other controls are harder to get at. This is compared to the odd number seat that are perfectly aligned.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

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