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$279+ Cheap flights from Traverse City to San Diego (TVC - SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — SAN
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sun 4/5
Sun 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Traverse City to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Traverse City to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Traverse City to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 4/214:14 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 4/281:03 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/175:42 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 3/2410:00 pm
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops11h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 3/191:40 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 3/2310:15 pm
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops11h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Tue 5/265:30 am
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 5/301:53 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 3/177:00 am
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 3/2411:03 am
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop8h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 10/11:29 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop9h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 10/39:20 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop10h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4$354

Find flight deals from Traverse City to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Traverse City (TVC) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 6, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$457
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Traverse City to San Diego 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 March 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Traverse City to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 3/17

5:42 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Diego

Tue 3/24

10:00 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$284

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 7/2

4:36 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Diego

Wed 7/8

10:49 am-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 41m

$329
Quickest round-trip

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 5/26

5:30 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 58m

San Diego

Sat 5/30

1:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$329

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 4/7

1:43 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San Diego

Sun 4/12

10:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$522

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 6/25

4:36 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Diego

Sat 6/27

10:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$574

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 3/23

5:49 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Thu 3/26

7:35 pm-11:30 am

2 stops12h 55m

$602
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 5/25

5:25 am-9:28 am

1 stop7h 03m

$398

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 3/12

5:49 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$485

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

$485

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 3/12

4:30 pm-7:48 pm

3 stops30h 18m

$710

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Deals found on 3/4

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Compare providers for flights from Traverse City to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Traverse City to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Traverse City-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Traverse City-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Traverse City-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Traverse City to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to San Diego (average of $181). Flying from Traverse City to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Traverse City to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,992 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,258 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,403 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Traverse City to San Diego?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Traverse City to San Diego in about 7h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1878 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Traverse City to San Diego round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $288, was found to be the cheapest airline from Traverse City to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Traverse City to San Diego for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $125 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $194 and United Airlines from $257 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Traverse City to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Traverse City to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Traverse City to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Traverse City to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Traverse City to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Traverse City to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to San Diego (average of $181). Flying from Traverse City to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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 San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Traverse City to San Diego. 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 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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