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 $289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $344 and $394 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 37% 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 JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $198. Delta flights start at $258 while deals on United Airlines start at $294 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Traverse City?

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

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

The most popular airlines flying from San Diego to Traverse City are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Users have found that flying from San Diego to Traverse City on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from San Diego to Traverse City at least 47 days early can save you up to 61% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 47 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Diego to Traverse City for as little as $344 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 $628 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Traverse City?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Traverse City. Flights to Traverse City from San Diego in February are about $462 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $291.

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sáb. 8/306:16 amSAN - TVC

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

mar. 9/95:57 pmTVC - SAN

1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$289

sáb. 8/308:05 amSAN - TVC

2 stops11h 35mDelta

mar. 9/96:00 amTVC - SAN

2 stops9h 48mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$349

dom. 7/136:15 amSAN - TVC

2 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines

vie. 7/187:06 pmTVC - SAN

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$369

sáb. 7/58:46 pmSAN - TVC

2 stops12h 08mUnited Airlines

mié. 7/97:00 amTVC - SAN

1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$409

jue. 6/198:37 pmSAN - TVC

2 stops17h 55mAlaska Airlines

lun. 6/236:02 pmTVC - SAN

2 stops17h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$772

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mar. 8/196:15 amSAN - TVC

1 stop7h 59mDelta

mié. 8/277:00 amTVC - SAN

1 stop6h 59mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$289

jue. 9/117:13 amSAN - TVC

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

dom. 9/145:40 pmTVC - SAN

1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$344

dom. 7/136:15 amSAN - TVC

2 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines

vie. 7/187:06 pmTVC - SAN

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$369

mar. 8/197:21 pmSAN - TVC

3 stops14h 58mUnited Airlines

mié. 8/277:15 amTVC - SAN

2 stops10h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$394

mar. 7/226:15 amSAN - TVC

2 stops14h 15mAlaska Airlines

vie. 7/255:58 pmTVC - SAN

2 stops18h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$519

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sáb. 6/1410:00 amSAN - TVC

2 stops9h 44mDelta

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2 stops9h 43mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$464

mié. 6/186:20 amSAN - TVC

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Deal found 6/10

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Deal found 6/10

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1 stop17h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$597

jue. 6/198:37 pmSAN - TVC

2 stops17h 55mAlaska Airlines

lun. 6/236:02 pmTVC - SAN

2 stops17h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$772

vie. 6/205:04 pmSAN - TVC

2 stops13h 34mDelta

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1 stop7h 03mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$514

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1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines

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1 stop11h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$404

dom. 7/136:15 amSAN - TVC

2 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines

vie. 7/187:06 pmTVC - SAN

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$369

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2 stops14h 15mAlaska Airlines

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2 stops18h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$519

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dom. 7/136:15 amSAN - TVC

2 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$162

sáb. 7/129:35 pmSAN - TVC

1 stop10h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 6/12

$198

mar. 8/191:22 pmSAN - TVC

1 stop6h 29mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$258

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2 stops10h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12

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SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

mar. 8/19

6:15 am-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 8/27

7:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

$289

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

dom. 7/13

6:15 am-5:32 pm

2 stops32h 17m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

vie. 7/18

7:06 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$369

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

mié. 6/18

6:20 am-5:32 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 6/25

5:22 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$379

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

mar. 8/19

7:21 pm-1:19 pm

3 stops14h 58m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

mié. 8/27

7:15 am-3:03 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$394

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

jue. 6/19

8:37 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

lun. 6/23

6:02 pm-8:53 am

2 stops17h 51m

$772

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

dom. 7/13

6:15 am-5:32 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$162

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

sáb. 7/12

9:35 pm-10:51 am

1 stop10h 16m

$198

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

mar. 8/19

1:22 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$258

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

sáb. 7/12

10:15 am-11:33 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$294

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

Booking 64 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 $516). 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?

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.

Rainfall in Traverse City by month

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.

Temperature in Traverse City by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from San Diego to Traverse City by reading reviews from past customers. 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

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,925 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 $289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $344 and $394 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 37% 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 JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $198. Delta flights start at $258 while deals on United Airlines start at $294 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, 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 $516). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$281	Average$460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$330	Average$636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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