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$196+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Traverse City (LAX - 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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TVC
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Traverse City Cherry Capital are usually found in November or September, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/276:00 amLAX - TVC
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/48:42 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/1712:40 pmLAX - TVC
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/226:32 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/2911:55 pmLAX - TVC
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:32 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/59:50 amLAX - TVC
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/195:50 amTVC - LAX
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/2412:41 pmLAX - TVC
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:38 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop9h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/176:06 amLAX - TVC
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:30 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/39:50 amLAX - TVC
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/94:12 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$484
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amLAX - TVC
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:30 pmTVC - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$505

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$275
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$196
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$871
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

11:59 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 2/9

2:23 pm-8:39 am

1 stop21h 16m

$275

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

1:15 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 1/16

6:00 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 57m

$289

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

1:15 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 57m

$289

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

7:29 pm-11:24 am

2 stops12h 55m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/17

5:48 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$294

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

7:30 am-11:58 pm

2 stops13h 28m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 2/9

5:48 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$294

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

12:38 am-1:53 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/17

2:23 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$299

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

12:40 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/17

4:07 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$306

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

12:21 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 3/20

5:48 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$354

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

12:40 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop7h 52m

$379

Los AngelesTraverse City

LAX - TVC

LAXTVC

Los Angeles

Fri 1/9

11:59 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$196

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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 Los Angeles to Traverse City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Traverse City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Traverse City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Traverse City flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Los Angeles-Traverse City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Traverse City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Traverse City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Traverse City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Traverse City. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Traverse City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Traverse City?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Traverse City (average of $279). Flying from Los Angeles to Traverse City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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.

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 December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Los Angeles to Traverse City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
333 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Traverse City?

    Departing from Los Angeles to Traverse City will take you 6h 38m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1889 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($279), American Airlines ($303), and United Airlines ($313) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Traverse City. Users have found that Delta is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Traverse City one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $250. Users have also found prices from $277 and $289 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Traverse City?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Traverse City (average of $279). Flying from Los Angeles to Traverse City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $533). 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 4 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Traverse City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$279Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$315Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

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