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$105+ 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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — LAX
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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Cheap flight deals from Traverse City to California

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 March 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 4/185:40 am
TVC
-
PSP
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2911:40 am
PSP
-
TVC
1 stop9h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 5/167:46 pm
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 5/239:52 pm
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop10h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/74:14 pm
TVC
-
LAS
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 4/1412:47 am
LAS
-
TVC
1 stop8h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1012:17 pm
TVC
-
LAX
2 stops23h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/153:49 pm
LAX
-
TVC
1 stop26h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/2312:41 pm
TVC
-
SFO
2 stops11h 47m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2811:52 am
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/307:03 pm
TVC
-
LAS
1 stop19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/117:27 pm
LAS
-
TVC
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 5/166:00 am
TVC
-
PSP
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 5/305:30 am
PSP
-
TVC
1 stop5h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/99:57 pm
TVC
-
LAX
1 stop26h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/153:49 pm
LAX
-
TVC
1 stop26h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/65:50 pm
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Sat 2/610:45 pm
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop9h 27m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/174:14 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop10h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 4/1912:34 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 4/116:00 am
TVC
-
PSP
1 stop8h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 4/186:45 am
PSP
-
TVC
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sat 4/254:14 pm
TVC
-
LAS
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 4/281:52 pm
LAS
-
TVC
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$349

Find flight deals from Traverse City to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Traverse City to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$591
Provider with most accurate pricing for Traverse City Cherry Capital-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Traverse City Cherry Capital-Los Angeles Los Angeles flights.
From Traverse City Cherry Capital to California
One-way flight from Traverse City Cherry Capital to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Traverse City to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 4/23

9:25 pm-1:35 am

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

12:45 am-1:02 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$329

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 4/9

7:46 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

11:52 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$329

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC - LAX

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 4/10

12:17 pm-9:06 am

2 stops23h 49m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

3:49 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop26h 18m

$331

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/3

5:40 am-10:48 am

1 stop8h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/9

12:34 am-12:11 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$349

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC - LAX

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/10

8:19 pm-1:41 am

1 stop8h 22m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/18

11:50 pm-10:57 am

1 stop8h 07m

$349

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC - LAX

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/10

8:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

12:15 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 42m

$349

Traverse CitySanta Ana

TVC - SNA

TVCSNA

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 5/19

4:14 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/23

3:09 pm-12:52 am

1 stop6h 43m

$349
Quickest round-trip

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC - LAX

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 4/9

8:10 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 04m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

12:46 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$349

Traverse CitySanta Ana

TVC - SNA

TVCSNA

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 9/3

3:28 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/9

6:45 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$349

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC - LAX

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 4/19

5:40 am-9:38 am

1 stop6h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

11:59 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$354

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Traverse City to California

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to California (average of $181). Flying from Traverse City to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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.

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 March 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Traverse City to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Traverse City to California?

    A quick flight from Traverse City to California can take about 7h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $329. The distance from Traverse City to California is about 1956 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $122 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $125 and $125, respectively.

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

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to California (average of $181). Flying from Traverse City to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $300). 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 4 airlines flying from Traverse City to California

Discover the top 4 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$285Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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