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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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — LAX
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$491
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 July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/3112:32 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amSFO - TVC
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/252:25 pmTVC - RNO
2 stops11h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/286:00 amRNO - TVC
2 stops13h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/227:00 amTVC - SJC
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Tue 8/261:20 pmSJC - TVC
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 7/29$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/316:20 amTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Wed 11/511:41 amSFO - TVC
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/27$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/135:47 pmTVC - SMF
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/206:06 amSMF - TVC
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 9/136:05 pmTVC - LAS
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Fri 9/1911:48 pmLAS - TVC
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/27$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/206:00 amTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Sun 8/2410:40 pmSAN - TVC
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/29$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 8/237:00 amTVC - LAX
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Tue 8/261:25 pmLAX - TVC
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 7/27$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/206:00 amTVC - SNA
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Sat 8/2311:23 amSNA - TVC
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/27$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/262:58 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:00 amLAX - TVC
2 stops11h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/2911:33 amTVC - PSP
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/16:56 pmPSP - TVC
2 stops14h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$299
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 8/156:50 pmTVC - LAS
2 stops27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1711:41 pmLAS - TVC
2 stops15h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$302

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Traverse City to California that are best for you.

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Traverse City

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 10/31

12:32 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$259

Traverse CityReno

TVC - RNO

TVCRNO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/25

2:25 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops11h 11m

Reno

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-10:24 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$261

Traverse CitySan Jose

TVC - SJC

TVCSJC

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 8/22

7:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Jose

Tue 8/26

1:20 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$273

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 10/31

6:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

11:41 am-11:04 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$283

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/13

5:47 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

6:06 am-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$289

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC - LAS

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/13

6:05 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$289

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop7h 08m

San Diego

Sun 8/24

10:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

$289

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC - LAX

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

1:25 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$289

Traverse CitySanta Ana

TVC - SNA

TVCSNA

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

11:23 am-11:18 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$289

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC - LAX

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 8/26

2:58 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$294

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Traverse City to California

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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, 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 $326). 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 July 29, 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.

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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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Traverse City to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. 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
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,913 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 JetBlue, with prices starting from $129 and $140, 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 - Los Angeles or Traverse City Cherry Capital - San Francisco 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 $326). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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