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$115+ Cheap flights from Traverse City (TVC) to California

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TVC — LAX
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Round-trip from

$229
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(American Airlines)

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August

Average price

$435
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Cheapest flights from Traverse City to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Traverse City to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/127:00 amTVC - LAS
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
mié. 3/196:00 amLAS - TVC
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/95:30 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
mié. 4/166:15 amSAN - TVC
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/125:35 pmTVC - LAS
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/195:05 amLAS - TVC
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/122:08 pmTVC - LAS
2 stops10h 19mDelta
mar. 3/1812:40 amLAS - TVC
2 stops9h 48mDelta
Deal found 2/19$273
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/246:55 pmTVC - LAS
1 stop33h 04mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/3010:15 pmLAS - TVC
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/156:00 amTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 41mDelta
mar. 4/2211:51 amSAN - TVC
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/105:30 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/1411:59 pmSFO - TVC
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/257:02 amTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/2812:08 amSFO - TVC
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/156:00 amTVC - RNO
2 stops8h 55mDelta
mar. 4/2210:45 pmRNO - TVC
2 stops11h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/19$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/252:05 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/110:30 pmSAN - TVC
2 stops11h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$324
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/3011:19 amTVC - SAN
2 stops25h 22mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/28:07 pmSAN - TVC
2 stops18h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/26:10 amTVC - SJC
2 stops11h 40mDelta
mié. 4/97:00 amSJC - TVC
2 stops12h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/19$338

Find flights from Traverse City to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Traverse City to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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Traverse City

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC - LAS

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 3/12

7:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 3/19

6:00 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$229

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 4/2

6:40 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San Diego

mar. 4/8

10:33 pm-10:15 am

1 stop8h 42m

$229

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC - LAS

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 3/12

5:35 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 3/19

5:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$239

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC - LAS

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 3/12

2:08 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 3/18

12:40 am-1:28 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$273

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC - LAS

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

jue. 4/24

6:55 pm-12:59 am

1 stop33h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 4/30

10:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$277

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mar. 4/15

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 41m

San Diego

mar. 4/22

11:51 am-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$277

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

jue. 4/10

5:30 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

lun. 4/14

11:59 pm-10:15 am

1 stop7h 16m

$289

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

vie. 4/25

7:02 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 26m

San Francisco

lun. 4/28

12:08 am-11:08 am

1 stop8h 00m

$290

Traverse CityReno

TVC - RNO

TVCRNO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mar. 4/15

6:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops8h 55m

Reno

mar. 4/22

10:45 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$318

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 4/2

7:02 am-12:18 am

3 stops20h 16m

San Diego

mar. 4/8

9:30 pm-11:08 am

2 stops10h 38m

$335

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Travel insights for flights from Traverse City to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to California (average of $246). Flying from Traverse City to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TVC to CA?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Traverse City to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Traverse City to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
374 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Traverse City to California?

    Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), located 2.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Traverse City to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Traverse City to California one-way?

    $115 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $134 and $178, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Traverse City to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Traverse City to California consider Traverse City Cherry Capital - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Traverse City Cherry Capital - San Diego or Traverse City Cherry Capital - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Traverse City to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Traverse City to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to California (average of $246). Flying from Traverse City to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Traverse City to California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Traverse City to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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