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$449+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Traverse City (SJC - TVC)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — TVC
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Traverse City

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 January 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 10/276:40 am
SJC
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TVC
1 stop8h 18m
United Airlines
Sat 10/314:35 pm
TVC
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SJC
1 stop9h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$449
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2710:20 am
SJC
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TVC
2 stops10h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/315:51 am
TVC
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SJC
2 stops11h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/710:56 pm
SJC
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TVC
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Tue 8/117:28 am
TVC
-
SJC
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/510:50 am
SJC
-
TVC
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 2/82:23 pm
TVC
-
SJC
1 stop9h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 8/56:00 am
SJC
-
TVC
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 8/1112:32 pm
TVC
-
SJC
2 stops12h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$544
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/510:56 pm
SJC
-
TVC
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Tue 8/117:28 am
TVC
-
SJC
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$559

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San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Wed 7/8

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 7/12

5:10 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$649

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Wed 4/1

6:30 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 4/9

4:36 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$660

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Wed 4/1

7:15 am-11:05 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 4/9

5:49 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$700

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Tue 6/23

6:40 am-4:13 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 6/29

4:35 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$875

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Wed 7/1

10:56 pm-9:39 am

1 stop7h 43m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 7/13

5:50 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$904

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Traverse City

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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 $448). 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 January 28, 2026.
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
9,212 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
9,212 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
11,201 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,212 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Traverse City?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to Traverse City in 7h 18m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta 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 69% 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 $448). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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