South Lake Tahoe, California

Private charter · PDX → TVL

Portland to South Lake Tahoe

481 miles, about 2 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Portland to South Lake Tahoe, door to door faster.

Trade about 10½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Portland International Airport in Portland to Lake Tahoe Airport in South Lake Tahoe, 481 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
481 mi
Flight
2 hr 45 min
Driving
10½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
PDXPortlandTVLSouth Lake Tahoe
PDX → TVL481 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Portland

Airports in Portland

  • PDX

    Major airport

    Portland International Airport

    Portland · KPDX

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    11,000 ft

  • HIO

    Commercial airport

    Portland Hillsboro Airport

    Portland · KHIO

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • TTD

    Commercial airport

    Portland Troutdale Airport

    Portland · KTTD

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    5,399 ft

  • KUAO

    Regional airport

    Aurora State Airport

    Aurora

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

  • KVUO

    Regional airport

    Pearson Field

    Vancouver

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    3,275 ft

  • KSPB

    Regional airport

    Scappoose Industrial Airpark

    Scappoose

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,100 ft

Arriving South Lake Tahoe

Airports in South Lake Tahoe

  • TVL

    Commercial airport

    Lake Tahoe Airport

    South Lake Tahoe · KTVL

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    8,541 ft

  • CSN

    Commercial airport

    Carson Airport

    Carson City · KCXP

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    6,101 ft

  • TKF

    Commercial airport

    Truckee Tahoe Airport

    Truckee · KTRK

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    7,001 ft

  • MEV

    Regional airport

    Minden-Tahoe Airport

    Minden · KMEV

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    7,399 ft

When you land

Things to do in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe sits on the lake’s southern shore, right against the Nevada line, where the casinos and hotels of Stateline rise across the street from California. Heavenly Mountain Resort climbs directly above town, with Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe a short drive away, and the lake itself draws boaters, paddlers and swimmers all summer. Tourism, hospitality, gaming and a large stock of second homes for Bay Area and Southern California families drive the local economy.

  1. 01

    Heavenly Mountain Resort

    Straddling California and Nevada, Heavenly’s runs offer lake views in every direction, and a gondola rises from the village at Stateline to an observation deck and the slopes.

  2. 02

    Emerald Bay State Park

    The lake’s most photographed inlet holds tiny Fannette Island and Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian-style mansion reached by a steep one-mile trail and open for summer tours.

  3. 03

    Edgewood Tahoe

    This lakeside golf course and lodge in Stateline hosts the American Century Championship celebrity tournament and offers some of the most scenic holes in the West.

  4. 04

    Desolation Wilderness

    West of the lake, granite basins and dozens of alpine lakes draw hikers and backpackers, with popular trailheads near Emerald Bay and Echo Lakes. Permits are required.

  5. 05

    Taylor Creek Visitor Center

    Near Camp Richardson, short trails lead through meadows and marsh to an underground stream profile chamber, where kokanee salmon can be seen during their fall spawning run.

  6. 06

    Stateline Casinos

    Just across the Nevada line, a cluster of casino resorts offers gaming, showrooms and concerts, steps from the Heavenly Village shops and restaurants.

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Questions

Portland to South Lake Tahoe flights

How long is a private flight from Portland to South Lake Tahoe?

About 2 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 481 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Portland to South Lake Tahoe use?

You can depart from Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland Hillsboro Airport (HIO), or Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) and arrive at Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL), Carson Airport (CSN), or Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Portland to South Lake Tahoe cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Portland and South Lake Tahoe?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from South Lake Tahoe back to Portland are priced the same way.

Return flight

South Lake Tahoe to Portland

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