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

American Airlines, at $289, 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 33% 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 $195 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $283 and American Airlines from $292 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Traverse City to San Diego?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Traverse City to San Diego flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Traverse City to San Diego?

When booking a flight from Traverse City to San Diego, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Traverse City to San Diego?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Diego. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Traverse City to San Diego?

Users have found that booking a flight from Traverse City to San Diego at least 22 days early can save you up to 72% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 22 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Traverse City to San Diego for as little as $353 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $572 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Traverse City to San Diego?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Traverse City. Users have commonly found prices around $432 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $288. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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?

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Wed 8/205:23 pmTVC - SAN

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/246:19 amSAN - TVC

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$289

Wed 8/207:00 amTVC - SAN

2 stops11h 19mDelta

Sun 8/249:30 pmSAN - TVC

2 stops13h 01mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$299

Fri 7/182:12 pmTVC - SAN

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/2211:27 amSAN - TVC

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$339

Fri 7/46:22 pmTVC - SAN

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Mon 7/712:27 pmSAN - TVC

2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$873

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Wed 8/205:23 pmTVC - SAN

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/246:19 amSAN - TVC

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$289

Wed 8/207:00 amTVC - SAN

2 stops11h 19mDelta

Sun 8/249:30 pmSAN - TVC

2 stops13h 01mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$299

Fri 7/182:12 pmTVC - SAN

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/2211:27 amSAN - TVC

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$339

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Fri 7/46:22 pmTVC - SAN

3 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$873

Fri 7/182:12 pmTVC - SAN

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Tue 7/2211:27 amSAN - TVC

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$339

Wed 8/205:23 pmTVC - SAN

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/246:19 amSAN - TVC

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$289

Wed 8/207:00 amTVC - SAN

2 stops11h 19mDelta

Sun 8/249:30 pmSAN - TVC

2 stops13h 01mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$299

One-way flights from Traverse City to San Diego
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Wed 8/277:00 amTVC - SAN

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$195

Mon 10/207:15 amTVC - SAN

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

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$283

Mon 10/209:04 pmTVC - SAN

1 stop15h 47mAmerican Airlines

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$292

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Wed 8/20

5:23 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 07m

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Sun 8/24

6:19 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 26m

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TVC - SAN

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7:00 am-3:19 pm

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9:30 pm-1:31 pm

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TVC - SAN

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Fri 7/18

2:12 pm-6:35 pm

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11:27 am-10:28 pm

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Wed 8/27

7:00 am-12:48 pm

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$292

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Traverse City to San Diego, you should look to book at least 21 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 $286). Flying from Traverse City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

It’s typically best to fly out from Traverse City to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Traverse City to San Diego round-trip?
American Airlines, at $289, 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 33% 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 $195 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $283 and American Airlines from $292 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 $286). Flying from Traverse City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
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United Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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