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$280+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Traverse City (SJC - TVC)

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SJC — TVC
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$403
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/57:45 pmSJC - TVC
2 stops12h 43mDelta
Sat 12/136:17 amTVC - SJC
2 stops12h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/4$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/186:30 amSJC - TVC
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/227:26 pmTVC - SJC
1 stop30h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/176:30 amSJC - TVC
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/216:32 pmTVC - SJC
2 stops18h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$643
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/186:00 amSJC - TVC
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/225:55 amTVC - SJC
2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$673
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/176:13 pmSJC - TVC
2 stops15h 09mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/215:55 amTVC - SJC
2 stops10h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2$859
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/1210:25 pmSJC - TVC
2 stops10h 03mDelta
Sat 1/36:03 amTVC - SJC
2 stops9h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/3$1,019
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Mon 12/227:13 amSJC - TVC
2 stops12h 45mDelta
Sat 12/276:03 amTVC - SJC
2 stops12h 14mDelta
Deal found 11/4$2,069

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Traverse City that are best for you.

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San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Fri 12/5

7:45 pm-11:28 am

2 stops12h 43m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 12/13

6:17 am-3:54 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$280

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Fri 3/6

8:10 am-11:56 pm

2 stops12h 46m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 3/10

12:20 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops12h 43m

$539

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Fri 3/6

7:15 am-5:09 pm

2 stops30h 54m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 3/10

5:50 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops22h 11m

$575

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Tue 11/18

6:30 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 11/22

7:26 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop30h 02m

$612

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Fri 3/6

10:40 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop20h 37m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 3/10

4:36 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$632

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Mon 11/17

6:30 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 11/21

6:32 pm-10:05 am

2 stops18h 33m

$643

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Mon 3/30

10:30 pm-11:33 am

2 stops10h 03m

$405

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Mon 12/1

1:16 pm-12:53 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$465

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Mon 3/30

6:40 am-10:54 am

1 stop25h 14m

$512

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Deals found on 11/2

Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Traverse City in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Traverse City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-Traverse City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Traverse City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Traverse City?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Traverse City (average of $234). Flying from San Jose, California to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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.

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 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Jose to Traverse City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Traverse City?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to Traverse City in 8h 21m. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. San Jose, California and Traverse City are separated by a distance of 1942 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 Jose, California to Traverse City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose, California to Traverse City is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $234 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $291. American Airlines is 64% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Traverse City.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Traverse City?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Traverse City (average of $234). Flying from San Jose, California to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Traverse City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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