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$245+ Cheap flights from California to Traverse City (TVC)

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TVC
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Thu 12/26
Thu 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Traverse City (TVC). 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 December 21, 2024.

Round-trip from

$288
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$245
(American Airlines)
From California to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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Cheapest flights from California to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 21, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/257:45 amSAN - TVC
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/17:00 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$453
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:55 pmPSP - TVC
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/56:45 amTVC - PSP
1 stop8h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Fri 12/2012:02 pmLAS - TVC
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/277:19 pmTVC - LAS
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$604
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:15 amSAN - TVC
3 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/306:00 amTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$659
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Thu 12/1912:55 amLAS - TVC
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/276:00 amTVC - LAS
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$683
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/248:25 amSFO - TVC
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/265:48 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$699
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Fri 12/2711:59 pmRNO - TVC
2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/315:45 amTVC - RNO
2 stops18h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$703
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/2411:05 pmSFO - TVC
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/277:19 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/3011:55 pmRNO - TVC
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/35:48 pmTVC - RNO
2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$758
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:40 pmLAX - TVC
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/97:15 amTVC - LAX
2 stops19h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$777
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/2610:53 pmLAX - TVC
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Thu 1/912:06 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/21$808
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/255:05 amONT - TVC
2 stops12h 33mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/316:00 amTVC - ONT
2 stops9h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$833

Find flights from California to Traverse City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Traverse City 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 December 21, 2024.

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Palm SpringsTraverse City

PSP - TVC

PSPTVC

Palm Springs

Fri 1/17

1:05 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 1/28

6:40 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$288

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

12:35 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 2/16

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 25m

$288

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

7:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 2/16

7:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

$293

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Wed 1/22

10:15 am-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 41m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 1/26

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

$293

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

1:13 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 1/12

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

$313

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

9:00 am-11:08 pm

2 stops11h 08m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 2/16

6:45 am-3:04 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$353

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

8:30 am-11:08 pm

2 stops11h 38m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 1/12

6:40 am-3:59 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$383

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/18

5:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 7/8

7:21 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$398

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

6:45 am-10:24 am

3 stops24h 39m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 1/12

7:41 pm-9:44 pm

3 stops29h 03m

$428

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Thu 1/2

8:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 1/6

5:48 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$468

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Best time to book a flight from California to Traverse City

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Travel insights for flights from California to Traverse City

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from California to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 CA to TVC?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Traverse City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 21, 2024.

When flying from California to Traverse City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Traverse City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Traverse City ranges from 1.5 - 3.5 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Traverse City when rainfall is around 1.5 in.

Temperature in Traverse City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Traverse City, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Traverse City. 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 Traverse City. Reviews last updated December 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from California to Traverse City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,039 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Traverse City. 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 into for flights to Traverse City from California?

    If you book a flight to Traverse City from California, you will be flying to Cherry Capital, which is the city’s only airport. Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) is located 2.7 mi from the center of Traverse City.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $245 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $317 and Alaska Airlines from $319 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Traverse City are Los Angeles - Traverse City Cherry Capital, San Francisco - Traverse City Cherry Capital and San Diego - Traverse City Cherry Capital.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Traverse City 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 California to Traverse City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from California to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Traverse City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Traverse City. 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 December 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$294Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$402Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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