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$195+ Cheap flights from Traverse City to San Diego (TVC - SAN)

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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — SAN
May 22 — May 291
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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 April 22, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/1412:01 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Mon 5/182:30 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/17$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 5/106:26 am
TVC
-
SAN
2 stops11h 31m
Delta
Sun 5/172:30 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Deal found 4/17$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/86:08 pm
TVC
-
SAN
2 stops8h 35m
Delta
Tue 5/129:50 am
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops11h 09m
Delta
Deal found 4/17$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 9/291:29 pm
TVC
-
SAN
2 stops9h 33m
American Airlines
Sat 10/37:55 pm
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops11h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/26:00 am
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 5/62:14 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/17$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/26:00 am
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Wed 5/611:58 am
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops8h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/17$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Mon 9/281:29 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop9h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 10/311:00 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/213:28 pm
TVC
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SAN
2 stops11h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 5/256:40 am
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$447

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 April 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(Delta)

One-way from

$195
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$423
Provider with most accurate pricing for Traverse City Cherry Capital-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Traverse City Cherry Capital-San Diego flights.
From Traverse City Cherry Capital to San Diego
One-way flight from Traverse City Cherry Capital to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
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Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/10

6:26 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 02m

San Diego

Mon 5/18

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$369

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 5/21

4:12 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Diego

Wed 5/27

2:08 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$369

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 6/9

7:44 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San Diego

Sat 6/13

10:28 pm-11:33 am

1 stop10h 05m

$369

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 8/14

5:50 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 54m

San Diego

Sat 8/22

10:30 pm-9:39 am

1 stop8h 09m

$369

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 5/14

12:01 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Diego

Mon 5/18

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$369

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 5/13

6:26 am-4:30 pm

2 stops13h 04m

San Diego

Fri 5/29

11:33 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$374

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 5/14

12:01 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Diego

Sat 5/30

7:15 am-10:59 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$374

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 5/8

6:26 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 02m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

9:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 09m

$399

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops12h 21m

San Diego

Wed 9/2

10:30 pm-9:39 am

1 stop8h 09m

$399
Cheapest one-way

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/31

9:46 am-8:42 am

3 stops49h 56m

$195

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Deals found on 4/18

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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 April.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Traverse City to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Traverse City with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from Traverse City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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 San Diego?

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 April 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

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 Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City to San Diego in about 7h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 30m. 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 35% 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 United Airlines from $257 and Delta from $269 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from Traverse City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $722). 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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