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$314+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City (SBA - 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — TVC
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 August 20, 2025.

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$314
(United Airlines)

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November

Average price

$566
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/25:30 amSBA - TVC
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/93:34 pmTVC - SBA
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/85:30 amSBA - TVC
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/157:45 pmTVC - SBA
2 stops19h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/26:20 amSBA - TVC
3 stops11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/911:31 amTVC - SBA
2 stops10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$872

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

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Traverse City

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Santa BarbaraTraverse City

SBA - TVC

SBATVC

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/2

5:30 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/9

3:34 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$314

Santa BarbaraTraverse City

SBA - TVC

SBATVC

Santa Barbara

Mon 9/8

5:30 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 9/15

7:45 pm-11:59 am

2 stops19h 14m

$437

Santa BarbaraTraverse City

SBA - TVC

SBATVC

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/2

6:20 am-8:40 pm

3 stops11h 20m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/9

11:31 am-6:39 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$872

Santa BarbaraTraverse City

SBA - TVC

SBATVC

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/5

6:05 am-8:37 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$348

Santa BarbaraTraverse City

SBA - TVC

SBATVC

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/5

5:15 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$350

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Deals found on 8/18

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Santa Barbara to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?

    For as low as $314, United Airlines can have you in Traverse City from Santa Barbara in 6h 02m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Traverse City is about 1940 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Traverse City.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Traverse City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Santa Barbara to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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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