What airlines fly to Traverse City?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Traverse City from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Traverse City. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Traverse City on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Traverse City?

On average, it takes 6h 25m to fly from California to Traverse City if you fly out of Santa Ana (the most popular airport in California) and into Traverse City (the most popular airport in Traverse City). If you’re flying out of Los Angeles and into Traverse City, then the flight time is around 6h 27m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport is 5 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:18 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:29 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16

11:39 am - 12:03 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 24m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:29 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18

2:07 pm - 11:51 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 pm - 10:30 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$379United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

10:30 pm - 10:07 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:48 am - 3:12 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18

12:15 pm - 11:28 pmLAX Los Angeles-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:56 am - 5:57 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-LAX Los Angeles

9h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

10:03 pm - 11:56 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 53m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

2:00 pm - 10:09 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

11h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$379American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 27

11:39 am - 12:03 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 24m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:29 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16

2:19 pm - 11:51 pmLAX Los Angeles-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:01 am - 4:32 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-LAX Los Angeles

9h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

8:00 am - 11:28 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 28m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:53 am - 11:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

15h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$705Alaska Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 27

4:21 pm - 11:26 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

16h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:56 am - 10:49 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

13h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$705Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 27

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6:05 am - 9:54 pmRNO Reno-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:56 am - 7:53 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-RNO Reno

11h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$500American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

9:29 am - 9:54 pmLAX Los Angeles-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:39 pm - 6:38 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-LAX Los Angeles

7h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$508American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 2

6:00 am - 3:45 pmRNO Reno-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:56 am - 7:53 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-RNO Reno

11h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$517American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

10:35 pm - 10:03 amLAX Los Angeles-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:30 pm - 7:14 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-LAX Los Angeles

6h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$539United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

11:10 pm - 12:50 pmRNO Reno-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

1:30 pm - 11:09 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-RNO Reno

12h 39m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles

$541Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

7:05 am - 10:37 pmRNO Reno-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:20 am - 2:24 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-RNO Reno

11h 04m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$554Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

6:40 am - 6:35 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:05 pm - 8:39 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

9h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$562United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

7:00 am - 6:35 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:05 pm - 8:39 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

9h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$567United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

6:35 pm - 10:26 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 51m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:56 am - 9:56 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

26h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland

$839Alaska Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3

8:53 pm - 10:26 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:56 am - 9:42 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

13h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$996Alaska Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

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Oct 19

ONT5:00 amOntario

6h 27m

1 stop

TVC2:27 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Oct 30

TVC5:00 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

6h 51m

1 stop

ONT8:51 pmOntario

$379

United Airlines

Oct 19

ONT6:32 pmOntario

12h 31m

2 stops

TVC10:03 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

Oct 30

TVC5:00 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

6h 51m

1 stop

ONT8:51 pmOntario

$384

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Nov 21

SMF7:26 pmSacramento Intl

11h 41m

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TVC10:07 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

Nov 26

TVC6:08 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

8h 49m

1 stop

SMF11:57 amSacramento Intl

$400

Delta flights from California to Traverse City

Our best Delta deals on California to Traverse City flight tickets

Delta

Nov 6

SNA12:22 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

8h 37m

1 stop

TVC11:59 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Nov 18

TVC6:00 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

7h 26m

1 stop

SNA10:26 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$379

Delta

Nov 5

SNA7:00 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

13h 59m

2 stops

TVC11:59 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Nov 17

TVC6:00 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

7h 26m

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SNA10:26 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$384

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Oct 30

LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles

8h 59m

1 stop

TVC11:59 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Nov 1

TVC6:10 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

7h 25m

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LAX10:35 amLos Angeles

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Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 11/16

6:00 am-10:29 am

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11:39 am-12:03 am

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Traverse City Cherry Capital

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6:00 am-10:29 am

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2:07 pm-11:51 pm

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Traverse City Cherry Capital

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$379

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Traverse City Cherry Capital

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10:48 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$379

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LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

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Tue 10/20

12:15 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 10/27

11:56 am-5:57 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$379

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO San Francisco - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SFOTVC

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Sat 10/17

10:03 pm-11:56 am

1 stop10h 53m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 10/27

2:00 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$379

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN San Diego - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

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Tue 11/10

11:39 am-12:03 am

1 stop9h 24m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 11/16

6:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

$379

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LAX Los Angeles - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

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Tue 10/20

2:19 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/24

10:01 am-4:32 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$379

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO San Francisco - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SFOTVC

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Tue 2/23

8:00 am-11:28 pm

2 stops12h 28m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 2/27

11:53 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$705

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO San Francisco - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

4:21 pm-11:26 am

2 stops16h 05m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 10/27

11:56 am-10:49 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$705

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Traverse City?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from California to Traverse City. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $430. If you don’t want to visit Traverse City in May, then you should wait until November to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $431.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Traverse City?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Traverse City from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Traverse City for around $508 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Traverse City from California for as low as $439 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Traverse City flight.

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Best Price Found	$164
Fastest flight time	6h 02m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Traverse City from California in the past 72 hours is $164. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Traverse City found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $379.

The fastest flight from California to Traverse City takes 6h 02m

There are no direct flights from California to Traverse City. There are no popular flight routes from California to Traverse City.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Traverse City

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport is 5 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,226 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,595 reviews	Search Delta flights
Sun Country Air	PriceFrom $325	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 315 reviews	Search Sun Country Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $348	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,081 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $449	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,953 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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