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$229+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Traverse City (TVC)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — TVC
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 26, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 11/265:59 pmCMH - TVC
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Wed 12/35:57 pmTVC - CMH
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/25$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 11/2611:08 amCMH - TVC
2 stops9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/34:12 pmTVC - CMH
2 stops6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/297:52 pmCMH - TVC
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:50 amTVC - CMH
1 stop3h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/85:45 pmCMH - TVC
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/126:26 pmTVC - CMH
1 stop18h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/235:45 pmCMH - TVC
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:32 pmTVC - CMH
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/25$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 11/262:34 pmCMH - TVC
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/308:47 pmTVC - CMH
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/87:48 amCMH - TVC
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/124:12 pmTVC - CMH
1 stop18h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$603
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/81:46 pmCMH - TVC
2 stops9h 22mDelta
Fri 12/126:17 amTVC - CMH
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/25$636

Cheap 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 November 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$398
From Columbus to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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Columbus

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Traverse City

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Price

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Mon 1/5

5:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 1/13

4:07 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$229

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Mon 1/5

6:35 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 1/13

6:15 am-2:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$234

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Mon 12/29

7:52 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 1/2

5:50 am-9:32 am

1 stop3h 42m

$417

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Mon 12/8

5:45 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 12/12

6:26 pm-1:14 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$454

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Tue 12/23

5:45 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 12/30

6:32 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$455

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Mon 12/8

7:48 am-5:33 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 12/12

4:12 pm-10:30 am

1 stop18h 18m

$603

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Mon 12/8

1:46 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 12/12

6:17 am-3:43 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$636

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Wed 12/10

8:05 am-11:28 am

1 stop3h 23m

$290

ColumbusTraverse City

CMH - TVC

CMHTVC

Columbus

Wed 12/10

11:14 am-6:16 pm

3 stops55h 02m

$323

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Deals found on 11/25

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 November 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Traverse City in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 November 26, 2025.
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
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
9,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 5h 45m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 355 mi between Columbus and Traverse City.

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

    Currently priced at $223, 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 Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $228 and $228, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 41% 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$129Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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