What airlines fly to Traverse City?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Traverse City from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% 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 08m to fly from California to Traverse City if you fly out of San Diego (the most popular airport in California) and into Traverse City (the most popular airport in Traverse City). If you’re flying out of Ontario and into Traverse City, then the flight time is around 6h 14m.

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

Sun Country Air, JetBlue, and Delta 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 May 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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12:59 am - 11:51 am

LAS

TVC

7h 52m

1 stop

5:05 pm - 10:40 pm

TVC

LAS

8h 35m

1 stop

$271American Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 23

12:59 am - 2:09 pm

LAS

TVC

10h 10m

2 stops

4:37 pm - 11:01 pm

TVC

LAS

9h 24m

1 stop

$276American Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 23

2:15 pm - 11:51 pm

LAS

TVC

6h 36m

1 stop

3:33 pm - 8:11 pm

TVC

LAS

7h 38m

1 stop

$290United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21

11:25 pm - 11:12 am

LAS

TVC

8h 47m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 9:32 pm

TVC

LAS

6h 42m

1 stop

$305Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21

11:23 pm - 11:19 am

LAS

TVC

8h 56m

1 stop

5:34 pm - 8:53 pm

TVC

LAS

6h 19m

1 stop

$310American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

5:45 am - 2:26 pm

LAS

TVC

5h 41m

1 stop

12:15 pm - 5:57 pm

TVC

LAS

8h 42m

1 stop

$316United Airlines

Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2

11:45 pm - 11:46 am

LAS

TVC

9h 01m

2 stops

7:44 pm - 11:57 pm

TVC

LAS

7h 13m

1 stop

$321American Airlines

Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2

11:51 pm - 11:51 am

LAS

TVC

9h 00m

1 stop

5:05 pm - 9:49 pm

TVC

LAS

7h 44m

1 stop

$344American Airlines

Tue, Jun 23 - Mon, Jun 29

11:50 am - 11:03 pm

SAN

TVC

8h 13m

1 stop

6:00 am - 10:46 am

TVC

SAN

7h 46m

1 stop

$349Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

7:43 pm - 11:58 am

RNO

TVC

13h 15m

2 stops

12:19 pm - 7:36 pm

TVC

RNO

10h 17m

2 stops

$459Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

Delta flights from California to Traverse City

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Delta

Oct 13

LAS11:25 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8h 47m

1 stop

TVC11:12 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

Oct 21

TVC5:50 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

6h 42m

1 stop

LAS9:32 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$305

Delta

Jun 9

SFO2:23 pmSan Francisco

6h 34m

1 stop

TVC11:57 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Jun 19

TVC6:35 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

8h 18m

1 stop

SFO11:53 pmSan Francisco

$349

Delta

Jun 3

LAS3:16 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5h 43m

1 stop

TVC11:59 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Jun 6

TVC6:08 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

6h 15m

1 stop

LAS9:23 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$355

United Airlines flights from California to Traverse City

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United Airlines

Oct 13

LAS2:15 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 36m

1 stop

TVC11:51 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Oct 21

TVC3:33 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

7h 38m

1 stop

LAS8:11 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$290

United Airlines

May 29

LAS5:45 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5h 41m

1 stop

TVC2:26 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Jun 2

TVC12:15 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

8h 42m

1 stop

LAS5:57 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$316

United Airlines

Sep 19

SNA10:33 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

6h 51m

1 stop

TVC8:24 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Sep 26

TVC11:54 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

9h 47m

1 stop

SNA6:41 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$349

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LASTVC

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Mon 6/15

12:59 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 52m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 6/23

5:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$271

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/15

12:59 am-2:09 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 6/23

4:37 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$276

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Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/13

2:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/21

3:33 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$290

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/13

11:25 pm-11:12 am

1 stop8h 47m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/21

5:50 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$305

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/1

11:23 pm-11:19 am

1 stop8h 56m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 10/6

5:34 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$310

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/29

5:45 am-2:26 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 6/2

12:15 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$316

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/29

11:45 pm-11:46 am

2 stops9h 01m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 6/2

7:44 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$321

Las VegasTraverse City

LAS - TVC

LASTVC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/23

11:51 pm-11:51 am

1 stop9h 00m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 6/29

5:05 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$344

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN - TVC

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 9/15

11:50 am-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 46m

$349

RenoTraverse City

RNO - TVC

RNOTVC

Reno

Tue 10/27

7:43 pm-11:58 am

2 stops13h 15m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/31

12:19 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$459

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Traverse City?

In general, July 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 $153. If you don’t want to visit Traverse City in July, then you should wait until August to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $192.

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 $488 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 $444 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Traverse City flight.

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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 May 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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Delta	PriceFrom $192	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,447 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,648 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,737 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Sun Country Air	PriceFrom $323	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 334 reviews	Search Sun Country Air flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,378 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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