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$141+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TVC
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Traverse City

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 July 25, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/229:26 am
LAS
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TVC
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 8/295:13 pm
TVC
-
LAS
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1811:50 pm
LAS
-
TVC
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Tue 8/254:20 pm
TVC
-
LAS
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 8/262:20 pm
LAS
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TVC
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Sat 8/297:15 am
TVC
-
LAS
2 stops8h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 9/410:30 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop9h 54m
American Airlines
Fri 9/117:16 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/142:20 pm
LAS
-
TVC
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Mon 8/177:15 am
TVC
-
LAS
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Sat 8/2211:10 am
SNA
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TVC
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 8/295:25 am
TVC
-
SNA
1 stop9h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/1510:46 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 9/224:15 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 9/51:18 pm
ONT
-
TVC
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 9/124:50 pm
TVC
-
ONT
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 8/226:00 am
LAX
-
TVC
1 stop7h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 8/294:37 pm
TVC
-
LAX
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 9/1110:46 pm
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Fri 9/184:09 pm
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 10/145:00 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 10/213:30 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop9h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/221:38 pm
LAS
-
TVC
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2910:30 am
TVC
-
LAS
2 stops9h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$354

Find 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 July 25, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$281
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$141
(Delta)

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Average price

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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 July 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/25

11:51 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/29

4:15 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$320

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/17

12:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 8/24

2:05 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$349

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/22

11:10 am-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 8/29

5:25 am-11:33 am

1 stop9h 08m

$349

OntarioTraverse City

ONT - TVC

ONTTVC

Ontario

Sat 9/5

1:18 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/12

4:50 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$349

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

2:19 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/21

10:25 am-3:32 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$349

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/14

5:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/21

3:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$349

Palm SpringsTraverse City

PSP - TVC

PSPTVC

Palm Springs

Tue 9/1

5:20 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/12

11:49 am-8:40 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$354

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Wed 10/14

11:00 am-11:51 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop6h 32m

$354

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Fri 8/21

10:40 pm-8:28 am

1 stop6h 48m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 8/24

2:05 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$354

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/22

11:40 pm-11:24 am

1 stop8h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 10/30

6:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 13m

$359

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Best time to book a flight from California to Traverse City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Traverse City from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $757). 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 $468 and $682 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $349 on American Airlines (Aug 22-Aug 29).

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 57 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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Traverse City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Traverse City in about 8h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1654 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 $125 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $158 and Delta from $168 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, San Diego - Traverse City Cherry Capital and Los Angeles - 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, 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 $757). 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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$325Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$449Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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