$278+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Traverse City (SAN - 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — TVC
Oct 25 — Nov 11
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Traverse City Cherry Capital are usually found in February or April, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Traverse City
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 25, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $289 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $278 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | October |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $441 |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Traverse City
Cheapest flights from San Diego to Traverse CityExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 25, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 25, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/1510:53 amSAN - TVC
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/221:27 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23![American Airlines logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/1510:46 amSAN - TVC
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/227:15 amTVC - SAN
2 stops10h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/23![United Airlines logo]()
$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/2210:15 amSAN - TVC
2 stops9h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/252:19 pmTVC - SAN
2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Thu 10/233:06 pmSAN - TVC
1 stop19h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/269:27 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop15h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24![American Airlines logo]()
$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/101:14 pmSAN - TVC
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 amTVC - SAN
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24![American Airlines logo]()
$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Thu 10/2310:53 amSAN - TVC
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/301:27 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23![American Airlines logo]()
$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Thu 10/239:01 amSAN - TVC
2 stops10h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/2611:40 amTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24![United Airlines logo]()
$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Thu 10/161:14 pmSAN - TVC
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/214:10 pmTVC - SAN
2 stops9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/24![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/86:16 amSAN - TVC
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/126:00 amTVC - SAN
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23![American Airlines logo]()
$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/2311:44 amSAN - TVC
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Thu 10/306:20 amTVC - SAN
2 stops11h 59mDelta
Deal found 9/23![Delta logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/710:46 amSAN - TVC
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/147:15 amTVC - SAN
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24![United Airlines logo]()
$379
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Traverse City that are best for you.
Fly from
San Diego
Fly to
Traverse City
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Wed 10/15
10:53 am-10:24 pm
1 stop8h 31m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Wed 10/22
1:27 pm-7:24 pm
1 stop8h 57m
$289
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Wed 10/22
11:44 am-10:50 pm
1 stop8h 06m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sat 10/25
6:20 am-10:34 am
1 stop7h 14m
$289
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Wed 10/15
10:46 am-8:38 pm
1 stop6h 52m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Wed 10/22
7:15 am-2:59 pm
2 stops10h 44m
$294
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Wed 10/22
10:15 am-10:43 pm
2 stops9h 28m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sat 10/25
2:19 pm-7:46 pm
2 stops8h 27m
$299
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Thu 10/23
3:06 pm-1:55 pm
1 stop19h 49m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sun 10/26
9:27 pm-9:59 am
1 stop15h 32m
$317
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Fri 10/10
1:14 pm-11:19 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Tue 10/14
6:00 am-9:59 am
1 stop6h 59m
$339
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Thu 10/23
10:53 am-8:34 pm
1 stop6h 41m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Thu 10/30
1:27 pm-7:24 pm
1 stop8h 57m
$344
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Thu 10/23
9:01 am-10:43 pm
2 stops10h 42m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sun 10/26
11:40 am-4:02 pm
1 stop7h 22m
$345
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Thu 10/16
1:14 pm-11:19 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Tue 10/21
4:10 pm-10:28 pm
2 stops9h 18m
$349
San DiegoTraverse City
SAN - TVC
SANTVC
San Diego
Wed 10/8
6:16 am-3:40 pm
1 stop6h 24m
Traverse City Cherry Capital
Sun 10/12
6:00 am-9:59 am
1 stop6h 59m
$369
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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Traverse City
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 San Diego to Traverse City in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Traverse City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Traverse City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Traverse City
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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Traverse City
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Traverse City?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Traverse City. Price data was last updated on September 19, 2025.
Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Traverse City?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to TVC?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 25, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Traverse City is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% 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 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Diego to Traverse City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMichael,Sep 2023
SMF - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$288 | Average$574 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$455 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$460 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |