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$289+ Cheap flights from Portland to Traverse City (PDX - 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — TVC
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Traverse City Cherry Capital are usually found in January or October, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$353
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/611:20 pmPDX - TVC
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Fri 12/125:57 pmTVC - PDX
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 10/27$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1111:15 pmPDX - TVC
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Tue 11/185:55 pmTVC - PDX
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/28$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/125:00 amPDX - TVC
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:32 pmTVC - PDX
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/126:10 amPDX - TVC
2 stops13h 56mDelta
Sun 11/166:20 amTVC - PDX
2 stops9h 14mDelta
Deal found 10/27$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/511:39 amPDX - TVC
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Thu 11/135:55 pmTVC - PDX
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 10/27$384

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Portland

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Traverse City

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PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Sat 12/6

11:20 pm-11:28 am

1 stop9h 08m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 12/12

5:57 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$289

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Tue 11/11

11:15 pm-11:31 am

1 stop9h 16m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 11/18

5:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$314

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Tue 11/11

11:59 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops13h 32m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 11/18

12:52 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$324

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-10:25 pm

3 stops36h 25m

$303

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Wed 12/17

11:37 am-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$319

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Tue 12/16

11:37 am-1:11 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$338

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-11:25 am

3 stops26h 25m

$428

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Deals found on 10/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Traverse City in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Portland-Traverse City flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Traverse City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-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 Portland-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 Portland to Traverse City

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Traverse City. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland 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 Portland to Traverse City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Traverse City (average of $238). Flying from Portland to Traverse City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 PDX to TVC?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 October 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Portland to Traverse City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking 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 October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Portland 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,203 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland 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 Portland to Traverse City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Traverse City in 9h 08m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Portland and Traverse City is about 1787 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Portland to Traverse City round-trip from $238. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $288, and United Airlines, from $303. Delta is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Traverse City (average of $238). Flying from Portland to Traverse City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 Portland to Traverse City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$594Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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