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

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — LAX
ene. 22 — ene. 291
mié. 1/22
mié. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Traverse City (TVC) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$234
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(United Airlines)
From Traverse City Cherry Capital to California
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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 enero 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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. 2/57:15 amTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
sáb. 2/810:30 pmSAN - TVC
2 stops14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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. 4/225:50 pmTVC - LAS
1 stop7h 17mDelta
mié. 4/301:46 pmLAS - TVC
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/15$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
sáb. 2/224:40 pmTVC - LAS
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
mar. 2/258:05 amLAS - TVC
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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. 4/297:02 amTVC - SMF
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/1011:59 pmSMF - TVC
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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. 3/65:35 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/116:15 amSAN - TVC
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
sáb. 2/12:10 pmTVC - RNO
2 stops12h 49mUnited Airlines
vie. 2/77:05 amRNO - TVC
2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/14$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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. 2/512:06 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 56mDelta
mié. 2/126:25 amSAN - TVC
2 stops13h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/16$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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. 6/252:00 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop9h 17mDelta
lun. 7/711:45 pmSFO - TVC
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/16$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
jue. 2/206:00 amTVC - SNA
1 stop7h 49mDelta
dom. 2/239:20 pmSNA - TVC
2 stops11h 06mDelta
Deal found 1/15$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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. 4/97:02 amTVC - SNA
2 stops10h 39mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/158:45 amSNA - TVC
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
vie. 2/215:55 pmTVC - LAS
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
mar. 2/257:00 amLAS - TVC
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
vie. 4/42:10 pmTVC - RNO
2 stops12h 11mDelta
mar. 4/810:45 pmRNO - TVC
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/15$323

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 enero 17, 2025.

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Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 2/5

7:15 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 13m

San Diego

sáb. 2/8

10:30 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops14h 10m

$234

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC - LAS

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

sáb. 2/22

4:40 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 2/25

8:05 am-10:10 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$258

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

jue. 3/6

5:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Diego

mar. 3/11

6:15 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$259

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mar. 4/29

7:02 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 52m

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 5/10

11:59 pm-10:54 am

1 stop7h 55m

$259

Traverse CityReno

TVC - RNO

TVCRNO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

sáb. 2/1

2:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Reno

vie. 2/7

7:05 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$269

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 2/5

12:06 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Diego

mié. 2/12

6:25 am-10:56 pm

2 stops13h 31m

$282

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 6/25

2:00 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

San Francisco

lun. 7/7

11:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop6h 50m

$289

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC - LAS

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

vie. 2/21

6:03 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 2/25

12:00 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$314

Traverse CityReno

TVC - RNO

TVCRNO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

vie. 4/4

2:10 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops12h 11m

Reno

mar. 4/8

10:45 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$323

Traverse CitySan Jose

TVC - SJC

TVCSJC

Traverse City Cherry Capital

vie. 2/7

6:00 am-3:01 pm

2 stops12h 01m

San Jose

dom. 2/9

7:00 am-10:56 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$324

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Best time to book a flight from Traverse City to California

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Travel insights for flights from Traverse City to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Traverse City to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Traverse City to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.

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

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 enero 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Traverse City to California, such as American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. 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
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
384 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Traverse City to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $119 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Traverse City to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Traverse City to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Traverse City to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Traverse City to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 enero 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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