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Cheap flights from Traverse City (TVC) to San José (SJO)

TVC — SJO
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Traverse City (TVC) to San José (SJO). 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,755
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 32% potential increase in price ($335 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 20% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Compare providers for flights from Traverse City to San José

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 José in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Traverse City-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Traverse City-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TVC to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Traverse City to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Traverse City to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Traverse City to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Traverse City to San José round-trip from $376. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 45% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Traverse City to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Traverse City to San José. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$555Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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