South Lake Tahoe, California

Private charter · SMF → TVL

Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe

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

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Sacramento to South 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 South 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
SMFSacramentoTVLSouth Lake 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 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

Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe flights

How long is a private flight from Sacramento to South 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 South 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 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento are priced the same way.

Return flight

South Lake Tahoe to Sacramento

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