Private charter · SJC → TVL
San Jose to South Lake Tahoe
149 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
San Jose to South Lake Tahoe, door to door faster.
Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Mineta San Jose International Airport in San Jose to Lake Tahoe Airport in South Lake Tahoe, 149 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 149 mi
- Flight
- 50 min
- Driving
- 3½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing San Jose
Airports in San Jose
SJC
Major airportMineta San Jose International Airport
San Jose · KSJC
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,000 ft
NUQ
Commercial airportMoffett Federal Airfield
Mountain View · KNUQ
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,197 ft
RHV
Regional airportReid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County
San Jose · KRHV
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,100 ft
LVK
Regional airportLivermore Municipal Airport
Livermore · KLVK
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,253 ft
HWD
Regional airportHayward Executive Airport
Hayward · KHWD
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,694 ft
WVI
Regional airportWatsonville Municipal Airport
Watsonville · KWVI
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,502 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 Jose to South Lake Tahoe flights
How long is a private flight from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe?
About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 149 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.
Which airports do flights from San Jose to South Lake Tahoe use?
You can depart from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ), or Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV) 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose are priced the same way.
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