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 $289. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $369, and United Airlines, from $384. American Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Traverse City one-way?

$195 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $229 and $259, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Traverse City?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Traverse City flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Traverse City ranges from 1.5 - 3.5 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Traverse City when rainfall is around 1.5 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Traverse City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland to Traverse City?

Consider American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Portland to Traverse City.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland to Traverse City?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 44% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Portland to Traverse City at least 34 days early can save you up to 24% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 34 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Portland to Traverse City for as little as $365 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $488 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Traverse City?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Traverse City from Portland average $520. You can even find prices in January for less than $520, as users have found deals to Traverse City from as low as $238. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Traverse City from Portland. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 93%.

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.

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Thu 11/131:28 pmPDX - TVC

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/196:00 amTVC - PDX

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$289

Sat 11/111:59 pmPDX - TVC

1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/96:32 pmTVC - PDX

1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$305

Sat 9/276:00 amPDX - TVC

2 stops13h 20mDelta

Wed 10/16:00 amTVC - PDX

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$369

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Sat 8/305:34 amPDX - TVC

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/55:45 amTVC - PDX

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$289

Sat 9/276:00 amPDX - TVC

2 stops13h 20mDelta

Wed 10/16:00 amTVC - PDX

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$369

Sat 8/308:35 amPDX - TVC

2 stops10h 38mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/62:15 pmTVC - PDX

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$384

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Sun 8/311:59 pmPDX - TVC

1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/106:00 amTVC - PDX

1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$609

Fri 8/89:52 pmPDX - TVC

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1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

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$379

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3 stops24h 13mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/1411:57 amTVC - PDX

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

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$559

Fri 8/2212:46 amPDX - TVC

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Fri 8/296:00 amTVC - PDX

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$339

Sat 8/305:34 amPDX - TVC

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/55:45 amTVC - PDX

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$289

Sat 8/308:35 amPDX - TVC

2 stops10h 38mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/62:15 pmTVC - PDX

1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$384

One-way flights from Portland to Traverse City
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Sat 8/3010:57 pmPDX - TVC

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$195

Tue 8/510:55 amPDX - TVC

1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$229

Fri 8/2911:59 pmPDX - TVC

1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$259

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PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

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Sat 8/30

5:34 am-4:38 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 9/5

5:45 am-10:28 am

1 stop7h 43m

$289

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop7h 19m

$369

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Sat 8/30

8:35 am-10:13 pm

2 stops10h 38m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/6

2:15 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$384

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Sat 8/30

10:57 pm-9:50 am

1 stop7h 53m

$195

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Tue 8/5

10:55 am-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$229

PortlandTraverse City

PDX - TVC

PDXTVC

Portland

Fri 8/29

11:59 pm-11:57 am

1 stop8h 58m

$259

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

Booking 67 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 $328). Flying from Portland to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $485). 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?

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 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

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

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

8,899 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

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

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!

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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 $289. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $369, and United Airlines, from $384. American Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland to Traverse City one-way?
$195 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $229 and $259, respectively.
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 $328). Flying from Portland to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $485). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$250	Average$390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$315	Average$536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$524	Average$711	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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