Lake Tahoe, United States: trips from $339
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
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the highest fare we saw for these dates
Lowest fares to Lake Tahoe by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $289 | 1 |
| Omaha | $339 | 2 |
| Boise | $358 | 1 |
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 for US citizens | no |
| 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 US citizens need a passport for Lake Tahoe?
No. Lake Tahoe is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Lake Tahoe right now?
Lake Tahoe from Omaha, Dec 11–15, 2026, from $339 per person round trip, 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 $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.