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Journey information
Overview: San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA flight
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Flights from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA depart on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $106 (€86) but you can travel from only $73 (€59) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:24, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 1h 1m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $73 (€59)
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€86) |
Flights per day 25 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 1m |
Cheapest month to travel January |
First flight 00:24 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $73 (€59)
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA
Showing times and prices for Nov 27
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
9 h 59 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
248 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
Fast flights
Of the 5 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for South Lake Tahoe, CA onThu, Nov 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct flights cover the 248 km distance in an average of 9 h 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the longest flights will take 14 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
01:00PM17h59
San Francisco, CA06:59AMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$1131One-way
0 transfers
03:45PM15h14
San Francisco, CA06:59AMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$1821One-way
0 transfers
12:50PM5h47
San Francisco, CA06:37PMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$1871One-way
0 transfers
04:09PM14h44
San Francisco, CA06:53AMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$2151One-way
0 transfers
11:30PM7h29
San Francisco, CA06:59AMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$2851One-way
0 transfers
12:50PM5h47
San Francisco, CA06:37PMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$1871One-way
0 transfers
11:30PM7h29
San Francisco, CA06:59AMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$2851One-way
0 transfers
03:00PM7h31
San Francisco, CA10:31PMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$6651One-way
0 transfers
03:40PM14h23
San Francisco, CA06:03AMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$6291One-way
0 transfers
04:09PM14h44
San Francisco, CA06:53AMSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
$2151One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA flights for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at 11:41 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UA2420 · UA2167 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h42 | 8:42 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2420 · UA1604 | 1:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h37 | 1:37 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA6404+AA1426 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h37 | 11:37 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AS3318 · AS2458 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h14 | 7:14 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA6404+AA2670 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h06 | 8:06 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA6404+AA2717 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 12h38 | 2:38 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1571 · UA5410 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 3h52 | 5:52 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1571 · UA5722 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h47 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1829 · UA2167 | 2:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h12 | 8:42 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1712 · UA5249 · UA5722 | 2:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h17 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1829 · UA1604 | 2:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h07 | 1:37 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2374 · UA5789 · UA5722 | 3:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h45 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA5940 · UA421 · UA1604 | 3:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h22 | 1:37 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2113 · UA5722 | 3:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h22 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5220 · UA5522 · UA5722 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h22 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA400 · UA1631 · UA5722 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h22 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA5394 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h09 | 5:34 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA1896 · UA5722 | 5:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h42 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2411 · AA2190 | 5:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 13h09 | 6:24 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2411 · AA2717 | 5:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h23 | 2:38 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2411 · AA1426 | 5:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h22 | 11:37 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5617 · UA1961 · UA719 | 5:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 11h22 | 4:51 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2628 · UA788 · UA719 | 6:49 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h02 | 4:51 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1048 · UA1961 · UA719 | 6:51 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h00 | 4:51 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1164 · UA311 · UA719 | 6:54 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h57 | 4:51 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1164 · UA5722 | 6:54 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h53 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2076 · UA719 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 9h51 | 4:51 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA611 · UA1631 · UA5722 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h47 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2076 · UA1604 | 7:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h37 | 1:37 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5496 | 7:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h11 | 8:21 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AA2114 · AA2190 | 8:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h04 | 6:24 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2114 · AA2717 | 8:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h18 | 2:38 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1333 · UA719 | 9:08 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h43 | 4:51 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1329 | 9:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h06 | 10:21 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA1498 · UA5722 | 9:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h22 | 1:47 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA377 · UA719 | 10:49 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h02 | 4:51 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1930 · AA2190 | 11:54 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h30 | 6:24 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 27 | |||||
| UA5716 | 12:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h09 | 1:34 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA2860 · UA5410 | 1:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h07 | 5:52 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AS2096 · AS2458 | 2:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 17h04 | 7:14 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2664 · AA1027 | 2:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h55 | 5:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1061 | 2:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h05 | 3:30 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA1800 · UA5410 | 2:55 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h57 | 5:52 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AS3353 · AS2458 | 4:08 AM San Francisco International Airport | 15h06 | 7:14 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA564 · UA5410 | 5:24 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h28 | 5:52 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AS3013 · AS2458 | 6:02 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h12 | 7:14 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5646 | 6:35 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h09 | 7:44 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Airlines: United from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CAFind the best flights between San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA with Omio's travel partners United from $73 (€59). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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About
United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading carriers, operating both domestic and international routes. For your next trip, you can choose from Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class fares.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
$195 (€158)
Luggage included
Carry-on baggage allowance is 7kg total (2 pieces max. ) for both Choice and Flex fares on United Airlines and Virgin Australia flights.
Additional luggage
Excess baggage fees apply for additional checked luggage beyond the standard allowance.
Luggage storage
Both airlines provide checked baggage services for storing luggage during flights.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fees apply per person, per booking, with specific fees for different fare types.
Refund
Not applicable to flights; however, full refunds are available if flights are canceled by the airline.
Pregnant on board
Pregnant passengers are permitted to travel, with specific guidelines and medical certificates required after a certain gestational period.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors are permitted to travel, with specific age restrictions and services provided.
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Meals and snacks are included on international flights operated by United Airlines and Virgin Australia.
Seat reservation
Seat selection may incur additional fees, depending on the fare type and airline.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
United Airlines and Virgin Australia offer services to and within Australia, providing accessible travel options for passengers with mobility needs.
Bikes
Both airlines permit bicycles onboard, with specific guidelines and fees.
Pets
United Airlines and Virgin Australia allow pets onboard, subject to specific policies and fees.
FAQs: San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at South Lake Tahoe, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA can start from as little as $112 (€91) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA is $243 (€197); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA flight travel time is 1 h 3 min for the 154 mile (248 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA leaves at 12: 59AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA leaves at 11: 58PM.
Yes, there is 1 direct flight a day from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA with United. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
When taking a flight from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA, you can count on United for the best way to get you to South Lake Tahoe, CA. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service to South Lake Tahoe, CA from San Francisco, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
The cheapest month to travel from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA by plane is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA including taking a bus or flight.
Since neither San Francisco, CA nor South Lake Tahoe, CA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of USA and USA. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
The best events to attend in South Lake Tahoe, CA include:
- Lake Tahoe SummerFest, a vibrant outdoor music festival featuring renowned artists and breathtaking lake views
- SnowGlobe Music Festival, a unique winter festival combining live music with snow sports in a picturesque alpine setting
- Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, an enchanting summer event showcasing classic plays under the stars by the beautiful lake.
The best holidays to experience in South Lake Tahoe, CA include:
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks displays and festive celebrations
- Labor Day, perfect weather for outdoor activities and fewer crowds
- Thanksgiving, beautiful fall foliage and a cozy atmosphere.
The best seasons to visit South Lake Tahoe, CA are Summer or Winter. The best weather to explore South Lake Tahoe, CA is during May-September.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Francisco, CA to South Lake Tahoe, CA
San Francisco
South Lake Tahoe
Amenities at airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
US-101, exit 423AWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
Parking
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
Public transit options for San Francisco International Airport
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
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