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$145+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — TVC
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Traverse City

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/117:00 am
CMH
-
TVC
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 3/187:00 am
TVC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/1111:55 am
CMH
-
TVC
2 stops7h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 3/187:32 pm
TVC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/247:44 am
CMH
-
TVC
1 stop4h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 2/287:37 pm
TVC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 4/237:00 am
CMH
-
TVC
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 4/267:00 am
TVC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 10/205:40 am
CMH
-
TVC
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 10/247:20 am
TVC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/147:05 pm
CMH
-
TVC
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 2/167:37 pm
TVC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/2811:42 am
CMH
-
TVC
2 stops7h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 3/17:37 pm
TVC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/128:20 am
CMH
-
TVC
1 stop3h 52m
American Airlines
Thu 3/191:14 pm
TVC
-
CMH
2 stops11h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$472

Find flight deals from Columbus to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Traverse City (TVC). 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 February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$398
From Columbus to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Traverse City that are best for you.

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ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Wed 3/11

11:55 am-6:58 pm

2 stops7h 03m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 3/18

7:32 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$254

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Tue 2/24

7:44 am-12:12 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 2/28

7:37 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$259

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 3/19

7:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$264

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$271

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Sat 2/28

6:23 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 56m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop3h 37m

$319

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Sat 2/28

11:42 am-7:07 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 3/1

7:37 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$437

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Thu 4/23

5:05 am-12:11 pm

2 stops7h 06m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 4/26

7:46 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop18h 26m

$438

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Thu 3/12

8:20 am-12:12 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 3/19

1:14 pm-12:26 am

2 stops11h 12m

$472

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Thu 4/23

6:25 am-11:27 am

1 stop29h 02m

$145

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Tue 3/10

8:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop3h 20m

$238

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Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Traverse City. 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 Traverse City. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus to Traverse City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,178 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,178 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,178 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,269 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,178 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,262 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,178 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), located 2.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Traverse City. 3 airlines have flights to Cherry Capital from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Traverse City Cherry Capital should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Traverse City in 6h 04m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 355 mi between Columbus and Traverse City. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $222, United Airlines will fly you from Columbus to Traverse City and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $228 and $228, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Traverse City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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