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$293+ Cheap flights from Traverse City (TVC) to California

TVC — LAX
Nov 24 — Dec 11
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Tue 12/1
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Wed 11/1811:50 am -
1 stop9h 33m
Wed 11/252:15 pm -
1 stop6h 42m
Deal found 10/21$379
Wed 11/189:00 am -
1 stop7h 30m
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1 stop8h 47m
Deal found 10/20$379
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Deal found 10/22$379
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Sun 11/156:00 am -
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Deal found 10/20$379
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Wed 12/161:54 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 10/25$383
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1 stop9h 06m
Wed 11/1812:39 pm -
2 stops8h 18m
Deal found 10/22$384
Wed 11/1812:09 pm -
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Wed 11/2511:45 pm -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 10/24$389
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Deal found 10/20$391
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Deal found 10/23$399
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Deal found 10/21$414
Fri 11/64:55 pm -
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Wed 11/111:29 pm -
1 stop7h 22m
Deal found 10/21$414
Sat 11/72:44 pm -
1 stop8h 56m
Sat 11/146:02 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 10/21$414

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Round-trip from

$379
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One-way from

$293
(American Airlines)

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January

Average price

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Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SAN San Diego

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/23

5:50 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 46m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$293

Traverse CitySanta Ana

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

TVCSNA

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 11/17

5:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$379

Traverse CityPalm Springs

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - PSP Palm Springs

TVCPSP

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/23

5:50 pm-12:07 am

1 stop9h 17m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$379

Traverse CityPalm Springs

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - PSP Palm Springs

TVCPSP

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 2/4

5:56 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Palm Springs

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$379

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - LAX Los Angeles

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 11/18

6:01 am-10:44 am

1 stop7h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$379

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SFO San Francisco

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/30

5:59 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 2/18

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$379

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SFO San Francisco

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 1/7

4:04 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 1/23

8:15 am-8:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$379

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - SAN San Diego

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 3/4

5:20 am-10:11 am

1 stop7h 51m

San Diego

Tue 3/9

2:09 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$379

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - LAX Los Angeles

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 11/12

5:55 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

6:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$379

Traverse CityLos Angeles

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - LAX Los Angeles

TVCLAX

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 3/27

5:20 am-9:30 am

1 stop7h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/2

2:12 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$379

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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 $406). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Traverse City to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Traverse City to California flights typically cost between $378 and $566 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $379 on United Airlines (Nov 12-Nov 16).

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 55 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,122 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,122 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,122 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,680 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,122 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,436 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,122 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,191 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,122 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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 8h 08m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $379. 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?

    $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 Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $342 and $369, 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 - Los Angeles, Traverse City Cherry Capital - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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 $406). 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
United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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