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$253+ Cheap flights from Traverse City (TVC) to California

TVC — LAX
Oct 12 — Oct 191
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Cheapest flights from Traverse City to California

Wed 11/114:55 pm -
1 stop9h 06m
Fri 11/1312:08 am -
1 stop8h 39m
Deal found 9/10$281
Sat 11/711:50 am -
2 stops9h 48m
Sat 11/146:45 am -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 9/10$286
Tue 10/206:00 pm -
1 stop7h 13m
Tue 10/272:34 pm -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 9/10$301
Wed 11/1111:50 am -
2 stops8h 28m
Sat 11/141:43 pm -
1 stop7h 04m
Deal found 9/10$308
Fri 10/163:30 pm -
1 stop8h 26m
Sat 10/245:15 am -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 9/11$320
Fri 10/161:03 pm -
1 stop10h 04m
Fri 10/2312:20 am -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 9/11$334
Fri 10/161:03 pm -
1 stop10h 04m
Tue 10/2011:24 pm -
1 stop9h 32m
Deal found 9/11$338
Thu 10/296:03 pm -
1 stop6h 01m
Sat 10/3111:55 am -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 9/8$340
Wed 10/143:30 pm -
1 stop8h 26m
Thu 10/225:15 am -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 9/9$342
Sat 11/144:29 pm -
1 stop9h 32m
Sat 12/510:45 am -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 9/8$359
Thu 10/222:43 pm -
1 stop8h 28m
Tue 10/2711:36 pm -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 9/10$359
Sat 10/3112:13 pm -
1 stop8h 42m
Fri 11/611:31 am -
1 stop9h 28m
Deal found 9/10$359

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$400
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From Traverse City Cherry Capital to California
One-way flight from Traverse City Cherry Capital to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SAN San Diego

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/31

12:13 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$293

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SAN San Diego

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/31

2:18 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops9h 18m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$308

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/28

6:03 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/2

11:34 pm-11:33 am

1 stop8h 59m

$320

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 10/29

6:03 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/31

11:55 am-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$340

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 10/5

12:18 pm-12:10 am

3 stops38h 52m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$344

Traverse CityLas Vegas

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

TVCLAS

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 1/8

12:05 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops13h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$358

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SAN San Diego

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 10/2

10:25 am-5:26 pm

2 stops10h 01m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$358

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SFO San Francisco

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 10/12

11:53 am-2:25 pm

3 stops53h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$359

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SFO San Francisco

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/7

6:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

12:35 am-10:03 am

1 stop6h 28m

$359

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SMF Sacramento Intl

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/31

1:03 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop11h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/6

1:44 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$359

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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 $378). Flying from Traverse City to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $580). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Traverse City to California?

The price you pay for your flight from Traverse City to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 6h 01m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $320. The distance from Traverse City to California is about 1654 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?

    $189 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 American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $342 and $342, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to California (average of $378). Flying from Traverse City to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $580). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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