San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe (SFO–TVL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–TVL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach South Lake Tahoe from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→TVL | OAK→TVL | SJC→TVL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 29m | 0h 27m | 0h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · TVL: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in South Lake Tahoe.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–TVL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to TVL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SFO to TVL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to TVL is about 0 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 156 miles (251 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).