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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.
High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is October.
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FAQs - booking South Lake Tahoe flights
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.
The closest airport is Sacramento Intl (SMF) (141,7 km). KAYAK recommends you fly to Reno.
Central Reno is 4 km away from Reno.
When flying to Reno, you'll arrive at Reno (RNO). The airport is also known as Reno or Reno–Tahoe Intl.
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