Lake Tahoe, United States: trips from £256
Lake Tahoe is a sapphire alpine lake ringed by ski resorts in winter and beaches, hiking trails and casinos the rest of the year.
Trips to Lake Tahoe from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from OmahaWorth it, if
Lake Tahoe
11 – 15 Dec 2026 · 4 nights
- £52 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Typical highs 37–44°F, lows near 23°F this time of year
- No passport needed
£256 per person · round trip · taxes & fees
Southwest · with a stop · 5h 40m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 40m in all.
Worth it if you want mountain air and long days outside; skip it if you want nightlife.
Just found · from AustinWorth it, if
Lake Tahoe
11 – 14 Dec 2026 · 3 nights
- £72 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe, rated 8.9 by 520 guests
- Free cancellation at Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe
£906 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £606 + hotel £300, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska · with a stop · 14h 4m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 14h 4m in all.
Worth it if you want mountain air and long days outside; skip it if you want nightlife.
Lowest fares to Lake Tahoe by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | £125 | 1 |
| Salt Lake City | £204 | 3 |
| El Paso | £227 | 2 |
| Oklahoma City | £249 | 1 |
| Omaha | £256 | 2 |
| Boise | £270 | 1 |
| Tucson | £301 | 2 |
| Austin | £302 | 2 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | fine |
| May | avoid |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | avoid |
| December | best |
- December, January, February, March, April: Ski season; chains may be required on I-80 and US-50 in storms
- July, August: Lake beaches, warm days and the busiest weekends
May, November: Mud season between skiing and lake weather, with many resorts on reduced hours
Where to stay in Lake Tahoe
- South Lake Tahoe / Stateline: Casinos, the Heavenly gondola and the most hotels.
- Tahoe City / West Shore: Quieter lakefront lodges and sandy coves.
- Incline Village: Upscale Nevada side with the Hyatt and Sand Harbor nearby.
- Olympic Valley / Palisades Tahoe: Ski village base an hour from Reno.
- Truckee: Historic rail town with lower rates and easy access to Northstar.
What to do in Lake Tahoe
- Ski Heavenly or Palisades Tahoe
- Kayak the turquoise water at Sand Harbor
- Hike to Eagle Lake above Emerald Bay
- Ride the Heavenly gondola for lake views
- Cruise to Emerald Bay on a paddlewheeler
- Swim and picnic at Kings Beach
Good to know
| Airports | Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Kind of trip | lake-mountain, ski, nature, beach, adventure |
Lake Tahoe in pictures
Questions about Lake Tahoe
When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe?
June, July, August, September, December, January, February and March. May, November: Mud season between skiing and lake weather, with many resorts on reduced hours
Do I need a passport for Lake Tahoe?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Lake Tahoe.
What is the cheapest flight to Lake Tahoe right now?
Lake Tahoe from Omaha, 11 – 15 Dec 2026, from £256 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Lake Tahoe on the ground?
Lake Tahoe is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.