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$282+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — TVC
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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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

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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/97:20 amSAN - TVC
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Sat 12/1312:08 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 11/11$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/911:36 amSAN - TVC
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Sun 12/145:57 pmTVC - SAN
2 stops9h 02mDelta
Deal found 11/10$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/96:15 amSAN - TVC
2 stops13h 53mDelta
Tue 12/166:17 amTVC - SAN
2 stops12h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/10$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:00 amSAN - TVC
1 stop9h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/161:41 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop6h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 12/810:34 pmSAN - TVC
2 stops14h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/159:00 amTVC - SAN
1 stop9h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/1311:36 amSAN - TVC
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Wed 12/245:50 pmTVC - SAN
2 stops19h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/11$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/96:30 amSAN - TVC
2 stops12h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/169:00 amTVC - SAN
3 stops14h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$394
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:00 amSAN - TVC
1 stop9h 29mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/1812:37 pmTVC - SAN
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/10$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/1711:36 amSAN - TVC
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Wed 12/245:50 pmTVC - SAN
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/11$412

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 November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$282
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$508
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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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Traverse City that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Traverse City

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 12/9

7:20 am-5:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 12/16

12:08 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$289

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 12/9

7:20 am-5:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 12/13

12:08 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$289

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 12/9

11:36 am-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 12/14

5:57 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$289

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 12/9

11:36 am-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 12/15

12:08 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$289

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-11:08 pm

2 stops13h 38m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/17

6:17 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 09m

$294

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 12/9

8:25 am-8:29 pm

2 stops9h 04m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-3:19 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$299

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 12/9

6:15 am-8:29 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$282

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 12/9

10:30 pm-11:28 am

2 stops9h 58m

$348

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 12/9

1:53 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops29h 32m

$351

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Sat 11/22

6:20 am-5:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$432

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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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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 November 7, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Traverse City (average of $240). Flying from San Diego to Traverse City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 November 12, 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 18% 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 November 12, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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 can get you from San Diego to Traverse City in just under 6h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San Diego to Traverse City is about 1878 mi.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $281 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $288 and $288 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 34% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $282. Delta flights start at $348 while deals on United Airlines start at $351 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Traverse City (average of $240). Flying from San Diego to Traverse City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 San Diego to Traverse City

Discover the top 3 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$281Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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