How do I fly to South Lake Tahoe?
There are a few options to fly into South Lake Tahoe. The closest international airport is the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, offering flights on nine airlines and more than 130 nonstop flights daily. This airport is only a one hour drive from South Lake Tahoe hotels with Convenient express shuttle service available multiple times per day from the South Tahoe Airporter. If you prefer a taxi, limo, bus or car, visit the driving to Tahoe South page.
Another option is the Sacramento International Airport. SMF is roughly a 2-hour drive from Lake Tahoe and is served by 15 airlines offering more than 170 daily flights to over 40 nonstop destinations across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Hawaii. Southwest Airlines is the largest carrier, followed by American, Delta, and United.
Other flight options include the San Francisco Airport, San Jose Airport, or the Oakland Airport, each about 3.5 hours away, by car.
If you prefer flying with an air taxi, GaryAir can fly you to Tahoe South.
News: JSX Launches hop-on flights to Reno-Tahoe from Burbank beginning September 24, 2020
Non-stop flights to Reno:
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport offers nine airlines providing more than 130 daily flights serving the following non-stop destinations:
Atlanta
Chicago/Midway (MDW) – Seasonal
Chicago/O’Hare (ORD) – Seasonal
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Dallas Love Field – Seasonal
Denver
Guadalajara, Mexico
Houston/Intercontinental (IAH)
Las Vegas
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Minneapolis/St. Paul – Seasonal
New York (JFK)
Oakland
Phoenix
Portland
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
San Jose
Seattle
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