Traverse City

$138+ Cheap flights from California to Traverse City (TVC)

LAX — TVC
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from California to Traverse City

Sat 12/510:20 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Sat 12/122:47 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 11/5$389
Sat 12/58:15 am -
1 stop9h 02m
Sat 12/1210:45 am -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 11/6$389
Tue 12/812:17 pm -
1 stop8h 38m
Sun 12/136:00 am -
1 stop7h 58m
Deal found 11/6$389
Mon 12/72:26 pm -
1 stop6h 26m
Mon 12/145:12 am -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 11/8$399
Sat 12/511:14 am -
1 stop9h 20m
Sat 12/124:39 pm -
1 stop10h 15m
Deal found 11/6$399
Fri 12/46:11 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Mon 12/72:46 pm -
1 stop8h 28m
Deal found 11/7$399
Tue 12/810:53 am -
2 stops9h 58m
Tue 12/159:00 am -
2 stops11h 28m
Deal found 11/8$409
Tue 12/88:00 am -
2 stops10h 59m
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Deal found 11/8$409
Thu 12/37:43 pm -
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2 stops9h 02m
Deal found 11/8$409
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Deal found 11/8$409
Sat 12/2610:59 pm -
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Mon 1/45:50 pm -
1 stop9h 17m
Deal found 11/6$410
Sun 12/61:36 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Mon 12/146:00 am -
1 stop7h 58m
Deal found 11/6$424

Find flight deals from California to Traverse City

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
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Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$518
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From California to Traverse City Cherry Capital
One-way flight from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Wed 1/20

6:00 am-10:00 am

3 stops25h 00m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Thu 1/7

12:59 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops25h 42m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$223

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Mon 1/25

10:59 pm-11:21 am

1 stop9h 22m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Thu 1/7

10:59 pm-11:21 am

1 stop9h 22m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Wed 1/6

1:32 pm-12:03 am

1 stop7h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Sat 1/30

6:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Fri 1/29

1:32 pm-12:03 am

1 stop7h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Sun 1/24

6:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

1:32 pm-12:03 am

1 stop7h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Wed 1/20

10:34 am-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$330

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Best time to book a flight from California to Traverse City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Traverse City

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Traverse City (average of $438). Flying from California to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $768). 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 California to Traverse City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Traverse City flights typically cost between $403 and $588 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $389 on United Airlines (Dec 5-Dec 12).

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

The best time to book flights from California to Traverse City is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Traverse City from California?

    If you book a flight to Traverse City from California, you will be flying to Cherry Capital, which is the city’s only airport. Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) is located 2.7 mi from the center of Traverse City.

  • How long is the flight from California to Traverse City?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Traverse City in about 6h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1873 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $201 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $300 and American Airlines from $342 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Traverse City?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Traverse City 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 California to Traverse City?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Traverse City (average of $438). Flying from California to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $768). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Traverse City

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$325Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$348Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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