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$369+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Traverse City (SNA - 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — TVC
Apr 29 — May 61
Wed 4/29
Wed 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Traverse City

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 30, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/81:36 pm
SNA
-
TVC
1 stop7h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 5/124:14 pm
TVC
-
SNA
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/82:35 pm
SNA
-
TVC
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 5/126:00 am
TVC
-
SNA
2 stops10h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:45 am
SNA
-
TVC
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 8/186:35 pm
TVC
-
SNA
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 9/158:40 am
SNA
-
TVC
2 stops8h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 9/214:12 pm
TVC
-
SNA
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/89:52 am
SNA
-
TVC
2 stops11h 07m
Delta
Tue 5/1212:01 pm
TVC
-
SNA
2 stops13h 28m
Delta
Deal found 3/29$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 8/133:09 pm
SNA
-
TVC
1 stop6h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 8/185:15 pm
TVC
-
SNA
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$442

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 March 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$808
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Traverse City that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/15

6:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 9/21

4:12 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$369
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/12

6:45 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 8/18

6:35 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$379

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/8

9:52 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 5/12

12:01 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops13h 28m

$434

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/9

10:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 4/13

4:36 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$519

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/11

11:10 am-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-2:08 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$551
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/3

7:45 am-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$383

Santa AnaTraverse City

SNA - TVC

SNATVC

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/3

7:00 am-11:59 pm

3 stops13h 59m

$1,000

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Deals found on 3/25

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Traverse City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Santa Ana, California-Traverse City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Traverse City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Traverse City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana to Traverse City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Traverse City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Traverse City?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Traverse City (average of $281). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Traverse City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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 March 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Traverse City, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,515 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,515 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,515 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.1
Good
11,533 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,515 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Traverse City?

    A quick flight from Santa Ana, California to Traverse City can take about 8h 15m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. The distance from Santa Ana, California to Traverse City is about 1873 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Traverse City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Traverse City round-trip from $288. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Traverse City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Traverse City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Traverse City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Traverse City?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Traverse City (average of $281). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Traverse City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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 Santa Ana to Traverse City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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