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$174+ Cheap flights from California to Traverse City (TVC)

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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TVC
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Traverse City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Traverse City flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$484
From California to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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Cheapest flights from California to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/145:05 amLAX - TVC
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/213:35 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/811:25 amSFO - TVC
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Tue 11/115:55 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 9/16$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/149:45 pmLAX - TVC
2 stops10h 34mDelta
Tue 10/215:54 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 9/16$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/128:25 amSFO - TVC
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Sat 11/155:55 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/15$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/1411:59 pmLAX - TVC
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/214:10 pmTVC - LAX
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/306:15 amSAN - TVC
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/212:25 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/307:30 amLAX - TVC
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amTVC - LAX
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/611:25 amSFO - TVC
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Mon 11/1012:11 pmTVC - SFO
2 stops11h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/17$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1711:55 pmLAX - TVC
2 stops8h 24mDelta
Tue 10/215:54 pmTVC - LAX
2 stops9h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/15$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/87:00 amSJC - TVC
2 stops12h 50mDelta
Tue 11/1112:11 pmTVC - SJC
2 stops13h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/16$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/306:48 amSAN - TVC
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/44:40 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/3010:45 pmLAX - TVC
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Sat 10/46:05 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/15$339

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Traverse City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Traverse City that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Traverse City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

5:30 am-5:14 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 11/8

5:54 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$289

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

5:05 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 10/21

3:35 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$289

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-5:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 11/15

1:32 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$289

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

11:25 am-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 11/11

5:55 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$289

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-6:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 11/11

8:24 am-7:22 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$294

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Fri 10/17

9:45 pm-11:19 am

2 stops10h 34m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 10/21

5:54 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$294

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

8:25 am-11:06 pm

2 stops11h 41m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 11/15

5:55 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$294

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

11:59 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops10h 56m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 10/21

4:10 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops9h 34m

$299

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

7:10 am-8:31 pm

2 stops10h 21m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 11/15

12:52 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$299

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

10:50 am-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/8

3:40 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$314

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from California to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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 CA to TVC?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Traverse City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from California to Traverse City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from California to Traverse City in about 6h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1889 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 $249 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $332 and United Airlines from $388 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Traverse City are San Francisco - Traverse City Cherry Capital, Los Angeles - Traverse City Cherry Capital and San Jose - Traverse City Cherry Capital.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from California to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Traverse City. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$277Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$279Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$315Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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