Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Private charter · SMF → TVL

Sacramento to Lake Tahoe

87 miles, about 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Sacramento to Lake Tahoe, door to door faster.

Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Sacramento International Airport in Sacramento to Lake Tahoe Airport in Lake Tahoe, 87 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
87 mi
Flight
30 min
Driving
2 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SMFSacramentoTVLLake Tahoe
SMF → TVL87 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min

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

Departing Sacramento

Airports in Sacramento

  • SMF

    Major airport

    Sacramento International Airport

    Sacramento · KSMF

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    8,605 ft

  • SAC

    Commercial airport

    Sacramento Executive Airport

    Sacramento · KSAC

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • MCC

    Commercial airport

    McClellan Airfield

    Sacramento · KMCC

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    10,599 ft

  • MHR

    Commercial airport

    Sacramento Mather Airport

    Sacramento · KMHR

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    11,301 ft

  • KEDU

    Regional airport

    University Airport

    Davis

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    3,176 ft

  • KDWA

    Regional airport

    Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport

    Davis/Woodland/Winters

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    6,000 ft

Arriving Lake Tahoe

Airports in Lake Tahoe

  • TVL

    Commercial airport

    Lake Tahoe Airport

    South Lake Tahoe · KTVL

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    8,541 ft

  • CSN

    Commercial airport

    Carson Airport

    Carson City · KCXP

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    6,101 ft

  • TKF

    Commercial airport

    Truckee Tahoe Airport

    Truckee · KTRK

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    7,001 ft

  • MEV

    Regional airport

    Minden-Tahoe Airport

    Minden · KMEV

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    7,399 ft

  • KA34

    Regional airport

    Dayton Valley Airpark

    Dayton/Carson City

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,343 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lake Tahoe

Stateline sits on the south shore of Lake Tahoe right on the California line, where a cluster of casino resorts meets the town of South Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Mountain Resort straddles both states with runs overlooking the lake, and the area draws skiers in winter and boaters, hikers and beachgoers in summer. Tourism, gaming and hospitality drive the local economy, and the Nevada side of the lake is popular with second-home owners attracted in part by the state’s lack of personal income tax.

  1. 01

    Heavenly Mountain Resort

    Spanning California and Nevada, Heavenly offers skiing with lake views from many runs, and a gondola rises from the heart of the south shore’s village.

  2. 02

    Emerald Bay State Park

    On the California side, this bay with its small island is one of the most photographed places at the lake, with Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian-style mansion, on its shore.

  3. 03

    Edgewood Tahoe

    This lakeside golf course and resort hosts an annual celebrity golf tournament each July and offers dining with views across the water.

  4. 04

    Zephyr Cove

    North of Stateline on the Nevada shore, this beach resort offers swimming, paddleboarding and boat rentals, along with cruises on a paddle-wheel boat to Emerald Bay.

  5. 05

    Van Sickle Bi-State Park

    Within walking distance of the casinos, this park offers hiking trails that climb into the forest with views of the lake and links to the Tahoe Rim Trail.

  6. 06

    Sand Harbor

    On the lake’s northeast shore, this state park is known for clear turquoise water, granite boulders and the summer Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

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Questions

Sacramento to Lake Tahoe flights

How long is a private flight from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe?

About 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 87 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.

Which airports do flights from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe use?

You can depart from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC), or McClellan Airfield (MCC) 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 Sacramento to 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 Sacramento and Lake Tahoe?

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

Return flight

Lake Tahoe to Sacramento

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