Journey information
Overview: South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA flight
Flights from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $166 (€135) but you can travel from only $71 (€58) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:24, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 1h 18m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $166 (€135) |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 18m |
Cheapest month June |
First flight 00:24 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$585
Average price
$990
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Flights per day
46
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $990 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $585.
Of the 46 flights that leave South Lake Tahoe, CA for San Francisco, CA onTue, Mar 24, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 24 the direct flights cover the 248 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
On Tue, Mar 24 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 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.
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Compare bus and flight for South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $166.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA flights for today, Monday, March 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA225 · UA2633 | 12:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 12h02 | 12:32 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA225 · UA1812 | 12:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 9h53 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1954 | 1:00 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1h12 | 2:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5621 · UA2741 · UA1799 | 1:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 9h04 | 10:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5621 · UA469 | 1:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 8h20 | 9:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5621 · UA2741 · UA2047 | 1:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 11h10 | 12:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5621 · UA2002 | 1:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 7h04 | 8:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5621 · UA1791 | 1:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 5h20 | 6:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5621 · UA2019 | 1:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 10h35 | 12:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5621 · UA4643 · UA2428 | 1:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 7h14 | 8:44 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5621 · UA1949 · UA5248 | 1:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 5h45 | 7:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5621 · UA233 | 1:30 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 12h32 | 2:02 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA755 | 3:00 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1h12 | 4:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA347 · UA1007 | 4:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 10h35 | 2:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA347 · UA2123 | 4:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 13h37 | 5:47 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA347 · UA1389 | 4:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 12h05 | 4:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA347 · UA1812 | 4:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 6h13 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1038 · AA3176+ AA4162 | 4:55 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 11h18 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2742+ AA6260+ AA4162 | 4:55 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 8h35 | 1:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2610+ AA4162 | 4:55 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 5h50 | 10:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2427+ AA4162 | 4:55 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 13h19 | 6:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2742 · AA3176+ AA4162 | 4:55 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 11h18 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2234+ AA4162 | 4:55 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 9h21 | 2:16 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5328 · UA5414 | 5:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 11h35 | 4:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5328 · UA2681 | 5:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 10h00 | 3:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5328 · UA2019 | 5:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 6h55 | 12:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5328 · UA233 | 5:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 8h52 | 2:02 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5328 · UA2056 | 5:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 12h59 | 6:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5328 · UA469 | 5:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 4h40 | 9:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5899 | 5:41 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1h32 | 7:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2670 · AA1353+ AA6249 | 8:00 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 21h50 | 5:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2670 · AA1038 · AA3176 | 8:00 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 8h13 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2670 · AA2234 | 8:00 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 6h16 | 2:16 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2670 · AA2427 | 8:00 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 10h14 | 6:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2279 | 8:34 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1h23 | 9:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1534 · UA2123 | 8:46 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 9h01 | 5:47 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1534 · UA1389 | 8:46 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 7h29 | 4:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1534 · UA1007 | 8:46 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 5h59 | 2:45 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4779 | 9:45 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1h28 | 11:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 24 | |||||
UA5264 | 1:40 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1h30 | 3:10 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA733 · UA2855 | 2:08 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 17h01 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA733 · UA5316 | 2:08 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 12h31 | 2:39 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA733 · UA2056 | 2:08 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 4h01 | 6:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA733 · UA1227 | 2:08 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 22h27 | 12:35 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA733 · UA4653 | 2:08 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 5h07 | 7:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1426 · AA3246+ AA6214 | 2:33 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 19h01 | 9:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1426+ AA6276 | 2:33 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 14h22 | 4:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1426 · AA1956+ AA6249 | 2:33 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 15h17 | 5:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1426 · AA1956+ AA6214 | 2:33 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 19h01 | 9:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Fleet Week, a maritime celebration featuring the Blue Angels and naval ship tours
- Outside Lands, a major music festival showcasing top artists and local food
- Chinese New Year Parade, the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside Asia with colorful floats and performances
- Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, a free music festival in Golden Gate Park featuring a diverse lineup of bluegrass and folk artists.
- Thanksgiving, mild weather and a festive atmosphere with family gatherings
- Christmas, beautiful decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city
- Memorial Day, the start of summer with outdoor activities and parades
- Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying the city's parks and beaches.
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Popular airports from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Francisco, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
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