Private charter · SFO → TVL
San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe
156 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe, door to door faster.
Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to Lake Tahoe Airport in South Lake Tahoe, 156 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 156 mi
- Flight
- 55 min
- Driving
- 3½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing San Francisco
Airports in San Francisco
SFO
Major airportSan Francisco International Airport
San Francisco · KSFO
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,870 ft
OAK
Major airportOakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Oakland · KOAK
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,520 ft
CCR
Commercial airportBuchanan Field
Concord · KCCR
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
HWD
Regional airportHayward Executive Airport
Hayward · KHWD
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,694 ft
HAF
Regional airportHalf Moon Bay Airport
Half Moon Bay · KHAF
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
NOT
Regional airportMarin County Airport - Gnoss Field
Novato · KDVO
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,303 ft
Arriving South Lake Tahoe
Airports in South Lake Tahoe
TVL
Commercial airportLake Tahoe Airport
South Lake Tahoe · KTVL
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,541 ft
CSN
Commercial airportCarson Airport
Carson City · KCXP
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,101 ft
TKF
Commercial airportTruckee Tahoe Airport
Truckee · KTRK
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,001 ft
MEV
Regional airportMinden-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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe flights
How long is a private flight from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe?
About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 156 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.
Which airports do flights from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe use?
You can depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), or Buchanan Field (CCR) 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco are priced the same way.
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