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$162+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Traverse City (PHL - 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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — TVC
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Wed 9/10
Wed 9/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Traverse City Cherry Capital are usually found in January or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$273
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(Priceline)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$382

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$311 or less
From Philadelphia to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 5, 2025.

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.
Sat 10/1810:05 amPHL - TVC
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/257:15 amTVC - PHL
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/3$273
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.
Sat 10/188:53 amPHL - TVC
2 stops6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/254:10 pmTVC - PHL
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/3$278
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.
Sat 10/1812:19 pmPHL - TVC
2 stops10h 31mDelta
Sat 10/255:54 pmTVC - PHL
2 stops6h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/3$303
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/25:15 pmPHL - TVC
1 stop16h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/610:46 amTVC - PHL
1 stop26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$330
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/13:55 pmPHL - TVC
1 stop18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/511:34 amTVC - PHL
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$344
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.
Sat 9/69:39 amPHL - TVC
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Fri 9/125:54 pmTVC - PHL
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/4$350
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.
Thu 9/258:16 pmPHL - TVC
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Tue 9/305:54 pmTVC - PHL
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/4$392
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.
Sat 9/276:45 amPHL - TVC
2 stops10h 25mDelta
Thu 10/25:54 pmTVC - PHL
2 stops7h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/4$402

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 September 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Traverse City

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PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Sat 10/18

10:05 am-3:59 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/25

7:15 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$273

PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Sat 10/18

8:53 am-3:40 pm

2 stops6h 47m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/25

4:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$278

PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Sat 10/18

12:19 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops10h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/25

5:54 pm-12:52 am

2 stops6h 58m

$303

PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Thu 10/2

5:15 pm-9:51 am

1 stop16h 36m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 10/6

10:46 am-12:53 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$330

PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Wed 10/1

3:55 pm-10:44 am

1 stop18h 49m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 10/5

11:34 am-12:59 am

1 stop13h 25m

$344

PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Thu 9/25

8:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/30

5:54 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$392

PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Sat 9/27

5:01 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 10/2

7:10 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 35m

$392

PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Thu 9/25

8:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$392

PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Sat 9/27

9:25 am-5:10 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 10/2

5:54 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$397

PhiladelphiaTraverse City

PHL - TVC

PHLTVC

Philadelphia

Thu 10/16

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Traverse City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Traverse City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Traverse City. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Traverse City, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Philadelphia to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 September 5, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Traverse City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Philadelphia 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $273, United Airlines can have you in Traverse City from Philadelphia in 5h 54m. The distance from Philadelphia to Traverse City is about 625 mi. 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 Philadelphia to Traverse City round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $268, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Traverse City.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. United Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Traverse City?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Philadelphia to Traverse City on time: PSA Airlines (63%), American Airlines (57%), Qatar Airways (50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Traverse City?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Traverse City? While on average our users pay $463, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $210. The most popular route (Philadelphia - Traverse City Cherry Capital), is priced around $273.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Traverse City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Philadelphia to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 3 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Traverse City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 September 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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