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Cheap Flights from Houston to Lake Tahoe & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
HOU
Destination airport IATA code
SMF
Number of flight options
2
Average flight time
4 hours 26 mins

Lake Tahoe SMF Flight Information

Traveling From
Houston
Origin Airport IATA Code
HOU
Traveling To
Lake Tahoe
Destination Airport IATA Code
SMF
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
Distance
2585 km
Direct Flight Time
4 17
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Houston and Lake Tahoe?
The good thing about travelling by plane from Houston to Lake Tahoe is that there are a few different routes you can take. If you decide you’d like to go from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.), you’ll have multiple air carriers to take your pick of, including United Airlines. Prefer to leave from William P. Hobby Airport and land at Oakland Intl. Airport? Consider booking your flight with Southwest Airlines.
How long is a direct flight from Houston to Lake Tahoe?
Make sure you choose your preferred seat, because you’ll be relaxing in it for at least 3 hours and 59 minutes during this journey of 1,650 miles. But direct services from Houston to Lake Tahoe typically take around 4 hours and 8 minutes.
What are the best airports for Houston to Lake Tahoe flights?
If you’re not sure how to make your way from Houston to Lake Tahoe, here are the routes most often flown:

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sacramento Airport - 366 flights per week
  • Houston, TX (HOU-William P. Hobby) to Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) - 245 flights per week
  • IAH to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport - 240 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Houston to Lake Tahoe?
The route between Houston and Lake Tahoe is a busy one, so you have a good range of flights to pick from. If you’re unsure about how to start planning your getaway, these are some of the best air carriers to look into:

  • Southwest Airlines with 4,548 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 1,450 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 1,237 flights every month.
  • Delta with 1,098 flights every month.
  • Spirit Airlines with 286 flights every month.
  • Volaris with 169 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Houston to Lake Tahoe?
Arranging a trip from Houston to Lake Tahoe is easy. With 52 daily flights to select from, you can embark on your dream getaway any time you like.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Houston to Lake Tahoe, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Houston to Lake Tahoe is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Houston to Lake Tahoe  

Every day between Houston and Lake Tahoe, 6 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Emirates, Virgin Australia, United Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 4hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 2585 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Houston to Lake Tahoe — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Houston to Lake Tahoe to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Basecamp Tahoe City

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"Balcony view"

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Americas Best Value Inn Lake Tahoe - Tahoe City

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Stay at this golf motel in Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Price is right- clean and comfortable.
"The hotel was clean, though everything looked a bit tired. According to the front desk they’re doing an entire renovation during this down season though, so by the time they reopen that shouldn’t be an issue. Water heating and pressure in the shower was good. Bed was quite comfortable. The staff ..."

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Large Family Home in desired location in Tahoe City

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

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