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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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Traverse City Cherry Capital to San Diego are usually found in January or February, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$195
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$356
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 ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
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
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 8/207:00 amTVC - SAN
2 stops11h 19mDelta
Sun 8/249:30 pmSAN - TVC
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Deal found 7/3$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
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
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:22 pmTVC - SAN
3 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/712:27 pmSAN - TVC
2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$873

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Traverse City

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/20

5:23 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Diego

Sun 8/24

6:19 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$289

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-3:19 pm

2 stops11h 19m

San Diego

Sun 8/24

9:30 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops13h 01m

$299

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 7/18

2:12 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 23m

San Diego

Tue 7/22

11:27 am-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$339

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/27

7:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$195

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 10/20

7:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

$283

Traverse CitySan Diego

TVC - SAN

TVCSAN

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 10/20

9:04 pm-9:51 am

1 stop15h 47m

$292

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Deals found on 7/1

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Traverse City to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Traverse City to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

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

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 July 3, 2025.
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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Related info for your journey

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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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Top 3 airlines flying from Traverse City to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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