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$338+ Cheap flights from San Jose 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — TVC
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

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$338
(Delta)

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February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$390
From San Jose to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/87:00 amSJC - TVC
2 stops12h 50mDelta
Tue 11/1112:11 pmTVC - SJC
2 stops13h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/16$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/308:12 pmSJC - TVC
2 stops10h 43mDelta
Sat 10/46:00 amTVC - SJC
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/15$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/1710:25 pmSJC - TVC
2 stops9h 54mDelta
Sat 10/256:20 amTVC - SJC
2 stops12h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/16$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/86:30 amSJC - TVC
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1111:40 amTVC - SJC
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/306:30 amSJC - TVC
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/43:35 pmTVC - SJC
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/286:20 amSJC - TVC
2 stops7h 54mDelta
Wed 10/296:20 amTVC - SJC
2 stops8h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/16$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/306:00 amSJC - TVC
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/411:31 amTVC - SJC
2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/176:22 pmSJC - TVC
1 stop17h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/253:35 pmTVC - SJC
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$501
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/277:35 pmSJC - TVC
2 stops12h 44mDelta
Wed 10/296:20 amTVC - SJC
2 stops12h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/17$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/176:22 pmSJC - TVC
1 stop17h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/207:10 pmTVC - SJC
1 stop26h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$669

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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 September 17, 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

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 11/11

12:11 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$338

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Tue 9/30

8:12 pm-9:55 am

2 stops10h 43m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$349

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Fri 10/17

10:25 pm-11:19 am

2 stops9h 54m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/25

6:20 am-3:57 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$392

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Sat 11/8

6:30 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 11/11

11:40 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$405

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Tue 9/30

6:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/4

3:35 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$429

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-5:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/4

11:31 am-9:08 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$488

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Fri 10/17

6:22 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/25

3:35 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$501

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Mon 10/27

7:35 pm-11:19 am

2 stops12h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/29

6:20 am-3:57 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$505

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Fri 10/17

6:22 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 10/20

7:10 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$669

San JoseTraverse City

SJC - TVC

SJCTVC

San Jose

Mon 10/27

6:30 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/29

11:40 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$692

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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 to Traverse City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from San Jose to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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 September 17, 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
8,926 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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 to Traverse City?

    For as low as $405, Delta can have you in Traverse City from San Jose in 8h 21m. San Jose and Traverse City are separated by a distance of 1942 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Traverse City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose 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 $292. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Traverse City for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 to Traverse City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from San Jose to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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