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$269+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TVC
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
Sat 11/9
Sat 11/16
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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 November 4, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Wed 12/411:45 amSAN - TVC
1 stop9h 26mDelta
Wed 12/116:15 amTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Deal found 11/4$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/42:35 pmSFO - TVC
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Sun 12/86:15 amTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/3$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/3112:25 amSMF - TVC
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/86:40 amTVC - SMF
2 stops9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/411:50 amRNO - TVC
2 stops9h 21mDelta
Wed 12/115:58 pmTVC - RNO
2 stops9h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/3$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 12/910:10 pmSJC - TVC
2 stops10h 11mDelta
Sat 12/146:15 amTVC - SJC
2 stops9h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/2$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/410:35 amSNA - TVC
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/104:48 pmTVC - SNA
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/1212:30 amSFO - TVC
2 stops12h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/196:00 amTVC - SFO
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/47:45 pmSAN - TVC
3 stops14h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/117:15 amTVC - SAN
2 stops14h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/107:00 amSMF - TVC
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/164:48 pmTVC - SMF
1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/32:49 pmRNO - TVC
2 stops18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/105:40 amTVC - RNO
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 11/1411:40 amSNA - TVC
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1812:43 pmTVC - SNA
2 stops12h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/310:35 pmSFO - TVC
2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/107:15 amTVC - SFO
2 stops13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$452

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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Mon 12/9

6:15 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$269

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Wed 4/9

10:28 am-10:23 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$304

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Mon 12/9

7:45 pm-1:11 pm

3 stops14h 26m

$324

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Sun 12/22

11:50 pm-11:29 am

1 stop8h 39m

$394

OntarioTraverse City

ONT - TVC

ONTTVC

Ontario

Sun 12/22

5:05 am-11:29 am

2 stops27h 24m

$508

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 12/22

5:30 pm-11:29 am

2 stops14h 59m

$530

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Wed 12/4

11:45 am-12:11 am

1 stop9h 26m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/11

6:15 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 31m

$288

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/31

12:25 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 2/8

6:40 am-1:35 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$293

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/4

10:35 am-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 12/10

4:48 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$378

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Tue 12/3

10:40 am-11:53 am

1 stop22h 13m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 12/6

7:14 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$463

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Best time to book a flight from California to Traverse City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Traverse City from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $333). Flying from California to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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 November 4, 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 November 4, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska 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
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,423 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,226 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,423 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

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.

  • Can I find flights from California to Traverse City for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Traverse City for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $288, but on average you can expect to pay $412.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Traverse City for under $400?

    There are currently 15+ open flights from California to Traverse City within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • 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 $269 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $304 and United Airlines from $324 one-way.

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

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

  • What does LAX to TVC mean?

    Los Angeles Airport is LAX and Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport is TVC. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Traverse City that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to Traverse City flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to Traverse City with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to Traverse City flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Traverse City that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to Traverse City offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to Traverse City?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to Traverse City flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to Traverse City flight deals updated?

    The California to Traverse City flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

  • 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 $333). Flying from California to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$284Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$402Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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