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$157+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — TVC
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Traverse City

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Traverse City
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 March 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/2211:01 am
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops8h 39m
United Airlines
Wed 4/294:36 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop9h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 8/149:40 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop9h 57m
Delta
Tue 8/182:10 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/159:45 pm
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops11h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 4/224:14 pm
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/158:45 am
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops10h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 am
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/159:45 pm
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops11h 26m
American Airlines
Wed 4/294:14 pm
TVC
-
SAN
2 stops8h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 8/136:40 am
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 8/187:15 am
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/86:20 am
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop9h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 4/126:00 am
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 4/1011:01 am
SAN
-
TVC
2 stops9h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 am
TVC
-
SAN
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/169:25 pm
SAN
-
TVC
1 stop11h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 7/142:47 pm
TVC
-
SAN
2 stops9h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$434

Find 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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$411
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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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Fri 8/14

8:50 am-5:48 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 8/18

2:10 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$394

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Wed 4/22

11:01 am-10:40 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 4/29

1:43 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$395

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Wed 4/15

8:45 am-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

$399

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Fri 4/10

11:01 am-10:40 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 4/14

1:43 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$429

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Fri 7/10

2:40 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 37m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 7/16

6:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$449

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Wed 5/20

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 5/25

6:26 am-10:23 am

1 stop6h 57m

$449

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Fri 8/14

9:05 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops13h 13m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 8/18

12:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$479
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 5/19

6:15 am-10:50 pm

3 stops37h 35m

$360
Quickest one-way

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 5/19

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$383

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Sat 6/20

6:15 am-4:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$383

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Traverse City from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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 March 13, 2026.

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Traverse City (average of $284). Flying from San Diego to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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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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 March 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,134 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,509 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Traverse City in just under 5h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 41m. The distance from San Diego to Traverse City is about 1878 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 San Diego to Traverse City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Traverse City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $288 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $288 and $288 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Traverse City one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $169. American Airlines flights start at $237 while deals on United Airlines start at $282 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Traverse City?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Traverse City (average of $284). Flying from San Diego to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 San Diego to Traverse City

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$448Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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