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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Lake Tahoe & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SEA
Destination airport IATA code
SMF
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 47 mins

Lake Tahoe SMF Flight Information

Traveling From
Seattle
Origin Airport IATA Code
SEA
Traveling To
Lake Tahoe
Destination Airport IATA Code
SMF
Number of Airlines Serving
13
Available Airlines
Distance
974 km
Direct Flight Time
1 45
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Seattle and Lake Tahoe?
Reserve a flight with Alaska Airlines or Delta Air Lines if you’d like to travel from SEA to SFO. Alternatively, you can journey from SEA to Sacramento Airport using airline carriers like Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
How long is a direct flight from Seattle to Lake Tahoe?
You can expect the journey of 680 miles to take between 2 hours and 4 minutes and 2 hours and 12 minutes. Once you’ve picked up a fantastic deal on your nonstop Seattle to Lake Tahoe flight, a world of possibilities is waiting for you.
What are the best airports for Seattle to Lake Tahoe flights?
You might be curious to hear that there are lots of different ways to get by plane from Seattle to Lake Tahoe. These are the most popular flight routes:

  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.) to SFO - 132 flights per week
  • Seattle - Tacoma Intl. Airport (SEA) to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 100 flights per week
  • SEA to San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 94 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Seattle to Lake Tahoe?
Get your long-anticipated break started on the right foot. With numerous airlines travelling between Seattle and Lake Tahoe, you’re sure to find one that will enable you to do just that among these top options:

  • Alaska Airlines with 1,232 flights every month.
  • Delta with 473 flights every month.
  • Southwest Airlines with 382 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 217 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Seattle to Lake Tahoe?
Organising a trip from Seattle to Lake Tahoe is easy. With 19 daily flights to select from, you can head off on your dream getaway any time of the year.
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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Cheap flights from Seattle to Lake Tahoe 

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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Lake Tahoe  

Every day between Seattle and Lake Tahoe, 35 flights from 13 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 KLM, Condor, Qatar Airways, JAL, Icelandair, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Korean Air, Air Tahiti Nui, WestJet, Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 974 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Seattle 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 Seattle 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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Pepper Tree Inn

Pepper Tree Inn

3 out of 5
645 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good view of the lake and convient location that is close to food options"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

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Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City

3 out of 5
955 North Lake Blvd, P.O. Box 6328, Tahoe City, CA
Stay at this 3-star 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (591 reviews)
"Rustic upgrade from a log cabin. Great service from the staff checking in and leaving (we left our cooler in the room and called back to have them hold it until returned at the end of the day). Beds were comfortable, Within 2-3 blocks there are multiple restaurants and cafes, easy walking distance. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

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Granlibakken Tahoe

Granlibakken Tahoe

3 out of 5
725 Granlibakken Road, PO Box 6329, Tahoe City, CA
Stay at this 3-star spa resort in Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (734 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

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Americas Best Value Inn Lake Tahoe - Tahoe City

Americas Best Value Inn Lake Tahoe - Tahoe City

2 out of 5
455 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
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 ..."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2024

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Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge

Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge

3 out of 5
1850 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (505 reviews)
"Balcony view"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge
Large Family Home in desired location in Tahoe City

Large Family Home in desired location in Tahoe City

Tahoe City, California
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Northstar California Resort and Skylandia ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
Alright
"The place is alright, looks a little old but okay. There are mice! And one of chair broke when my family member sat on it, which he had scratches from the fall."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2023

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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

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.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.