Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Diego to Traverse City?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $757.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Diego to Traverse City?

Chicago (ORD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 13m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Diego to Traverse City?

Flights connecting via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 37m.

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 San Diego according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Traverse City. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Traverse City on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Diego and Traverse City?

Chicago (ORD) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport were last updated today.

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

As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport 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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2:07 pm - 11:51 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 pm - 10:41 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$394United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6

10:30 pm - 10:03 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:30 pm - 8:39 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

8h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

$394United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

11:19 am - 11:51 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 32m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 pm - 10:41 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6

2:30 pm - 11:58 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 28m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 10:20 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$484Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

10:40 pm - 7:19 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

17h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:06 am - 11:19 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

18h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$546American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 15

1:36 pm - 11:21 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:41 pm - 7:40 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$601American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

1:12 pm - 11:26 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

19h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:11 pm - 9:16 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

16h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$607American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:29 pm - 11:25 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:44 pm - 9:52 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

20h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$883Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

6:29 pm - 11:25 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:44 pm - 9:52 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

20h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$902Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

5:20 pm - 11:26 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

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

2:43 pm - 11:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

12h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$975Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

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10:04 am - 9:54 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:47 am - 12:15 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$512American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

2:15 pm - 11:58 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 am - 3:49 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

8h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$512United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

10:11 am - 11:58 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 47m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:54 am - 3:49 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$517United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

6:15 am - 6:00 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:30 pm - 8:39 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

8h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

$517United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

7:32 am - 6:46 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:16 pm - 11:25 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$519American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

10:46 pm - 10:26 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:57 pm - 9:30 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

9h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$537American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

7:32 am - 6:46 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:16 pm - 11:25 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$537American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

6:15 am - 6:00 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:05 pm - 8:08 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

9h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$623United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

7:03 am - 6:46 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:09 pm - 10:46 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

21h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$850Alaska Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

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

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

4:09 pm - 10:46 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

21h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$855Alaska Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

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United Airlines flights from San Diego to Traverse City

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United Airlines

Sep 30

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

8h 33m

1 stop

TVC10:03 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

Oct 7

TVC3:30 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

8h 09m

1 stop

SAN8:39 pmSan Diego

$394

United Airlines

Sep 30

SAN11:19 amSan Diego

9h 32m

2 stops

TVC11:51 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Oct 6

TVC6:00 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

7h 41m

1 stop

SAN10:41 pmSan Diego

$399

United Airlines

Sep 30

SAN7:00 amSan Diego

8h 35m

2 stops

TVC6:35 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Oct 6

TVC10:25 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

9h 40m

2 stops

SAN5:05 pmSan Diego

$404

American Airlines flights from San Diego to Traverse City

Our best American Airlines deals on San Diego to Traverse City flight tickets

American Airlines

Sep 15

SAN10:04 amSan Diego

8h 50m

1 stop

TVC9:54 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Sep 29

TVC7:47 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

7h 28m

1 stop

SAN12:15 pmSan Diego

$512

American Airlines

Sep 16

SAN7:32 amSan Diego

8h 14m

1 stop

TVC6:46 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Sep 21

TVC7:16 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

7h 09m

1 stop

SAN11:25 pmSan Diego

$519

American Airlines

Sep 15

SAN10:46 pmSan Diego

8h 40m

1 stop

TVC10:26 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

Sep 22

TVC7:16 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

7h 09m

1 stop

SAN11:25 pmSan Diego

$537

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Wed 9/30

2:07 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 44m

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Tue 10/6

6:00 pm-10:41 pm

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SAN San Diego - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

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10:30 pm-10:03 am

1 stop8h 33m

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3:30 pm-8:39 pm

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SAN San Diego - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

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11:19 am-11:51 pm

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$399

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2:30 pm-11:58 pm

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$484

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SAN San Diego - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

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Fri 10/9

10:40 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop17h 39m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 10/15

8:06 am-11:19 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$546

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN San Diego - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 11/24

1:36 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 11/30

2:41 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$601

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SAN San Diego - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SANTVC

San Diego

Thu 10/8

1:12 pm-11:26 am

1 stop19h 14m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 10/12

8:11 pm-9:16 am

1 stop16h 05m

$607

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN San Diego - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 11/24

6:29 pm-11:25 am

2 stops13h 56m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 11/30

4:44 pm-9:52 am

2 stops20h 08m

$883

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN San Diego - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SANTVC

San Diego

Tue 11/24

6:29 pm-11:25 am

2 stops13h 56m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 11/30

4:44 pm-9:52 am

2 stops20h 08m

$902

San DiegoTraverse City

SAN San Diego - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SANTVC

San Diego

Thu 10/8

5:20 pm-11:26 am

2 stops15h 06m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 10/12

2:43 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$975

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Traverse City?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $448 to $526.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $394.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Traverse City?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Traverse City. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $378. If you don’t want to visit Traverse City in October, then you should wait until February to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $404.

How have San Diego to Traverse City flight prices changed over time?

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Best Price Found	$273
Fastest flight time	6h 28m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Traverse City from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $273. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Traverse City found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $394.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Traverse City takes 6h 28m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Traverse City

How far is San Diego to Traverse City Cherry Capital by plane?
There are 1875.2 mi between San Diego and Traverse City Cherry Capital. Typically, this will take 6h 28m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport 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.
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Traverse City?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Diego to Traverse City is American Airlines, representing 33% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 31%, Delta at 19%, and Alaska Airlines at 18%.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Traverse City

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,211 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,568 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $338	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,049 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $449	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,915 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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