$299+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Traverse City (DSM - TVC)
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DSM — TVC
Oct 7 — Oct 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/291:24 pm -
1 stop6h 29m
Sat 10/38:32 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/307:00 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Sat 10/36:20 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/7![Delta logo]()
$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/185:35 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Tue 9/221:30 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/225:35 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Sat 9/266:20 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/7![Delta logo]()
$349
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/303:11 pm -
1 stop4h 44m
Sat 10/310:25 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/183:22 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Tue 9/2210:30 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/307:00 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Sun 10/46:20 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/4![Delta logo]()
$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/308:03 am -
2 stops12h 51m
Sat 10/37:47 am -
1 stop7h 12m
Deal found 9/4![American Airlines logo]()
$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/228:03 am -
2 stops9h 43m
Sat 9/267:16 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 9/7![American Airlines logo]()
$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/115:45 am -
1 stop7h 44m
Mon 9/142:07 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/256:55 pm -
1 stop3h 56m
Mon 9/2810:25 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$527
Best flights from Des Moines to Traverse CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Traverse City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Traverse City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/185:35 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Tue 9/221:30 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/305:45 am -
1 stop7h 42m
Sat 10/36:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/228:03 am -
2 stops9h 43m
Sat 9/267:16 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 9/7![American Airlines logo]()
$463
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/225:35 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Sat 9/266:20 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/7![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/183:22 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Tue 9/2210:30 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/307:00 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Sun 10/46:20 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/4![Delta logo]()
$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/1810:35 am -
1 stop4h 04m
Tue 9/227:47 am -
2 stops13h 01m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/256:55 pm -
1 stop3h 56m
Mon 9/2810:25 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$527
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/308:03 am -
2 stops12h 51m
Sat 10/310:56 am -
2 stops9h 52m
Deal found 9/4![American Airlines logo]()
$597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/287:00 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Fri 10/25:57 pm -
1 stop3h 49m
Deal found 9/4![Delta logo]()
$547
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Traverse CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Traverse City. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Traverse City. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/115:45 am -
1 stop7h 44m
Mon 9/142:07 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$504
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/185:35 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Tue 9/221:30 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/183:22 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Tue 9/2210:30 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/225:35 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Sat 9/266:20 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/7![Delta logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/228:03 am -
2 stops9h 43m
Sat 9/267:16 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 9/7![American Airlines logo]()
$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/256:55 pm -
1 stop3h 56m
Mon 9/2810:25 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/291:24 pm -
1 stop6h 29m
Sat 10/38:32 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/307:00 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Sat 10/36:20 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/7![Delta logo]()
$319
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/303:11 pm -
1 stop4h 44m
Sat 10/310:25 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/307:00 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Sun 10/46:20 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/4![Delta logo]()
$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/308:03 am -
2 stops12h 51m
Sat 10/37:47 am -
1 stop7h 12m
Deal found 9/4![American Airlines logo]()
$448
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Traverse City
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 September 7, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $299 (United Airlines) |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
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Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Fri 9/18
5:35 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop5h 23m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Tue 9/22
1:30 pm-4:48 pm
1 stop4h 18m
$329
Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Tue 9/22
5:35 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop5h 23m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sat 9/26
6:20 am-9:38 am
1 stop4h 18m
$349
Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Wed 9/30
5:45 am-2:27 pm
1 stop7h 42m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sat 10/3
6:00 am-10:31 am
1 stop5h 31m
$389
Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Fri 9/18
3:22 pm-10:22 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Tue 9/22
10:30 am-2:20 pm
1 stop4h 50m
$419
Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Wed 9/30
7:00 am-12:50 pm
1 stop4h 50m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sun 10/4
6:20 am-9:38 am
1 stop4h 18m
$439
Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Tue 9/22
8:03 am-6:46 pm
2 stops9h 43m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sat 9/26
7:16 pm-12:04 am
1 stop5h 48m
$463
Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Fri 9/25
6:55 pm-11:51 pm
1 stop3h 56m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Mon 9/28
10:25 am-2:15 pm
1 stop4h 50m
$527
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Mon 9/28
7:00 am-12:50 pm
1 stop4h 50m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Fri 10/2
5:57 pm-8:46 pm
1 stop3h 49m
$547
Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Fri 9/18
10:35 am-3:39 pm
1 stop4h 04m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Tue 9/22
7:47 am-7:48 pm
2 stops13h 01m
$549
Des MoinesTraverse City
DSM Des Moines - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital
DSMTVC
Des Moines
Wed 9/30
8:03 am-9:54 pm
2 stops12h 51m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sat 10/3
10:56 am-7:48 pm
2 stops9h 52m
$597
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Traverse City in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Traverse City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Traverse City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Traverse City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Traverse City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 September 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Des Moines to Traverse City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayChris,Aug 2026
MIA - ORD
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$278 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |