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$198 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Traverse City - Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $603-$403
United Airlines
Fri 9/4Sun 9/6
PDX - TVC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$198
Sun Country Air
Sun 7/5
PDX - TVC • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $349 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Portland and Traverse City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $288 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 22m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 40% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Traverse City (PDX-TVC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to Traverse City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Traverse City

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
11:02 pm - 8:28 am
PDX
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TVC
6h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 11:28 am
TVC
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PDX
9h 03m
1 stop
$349United Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
12:35 am - 1:28 pm
PDX
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TVC
9h 53m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 10:26 am
TVC
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PDX
6h 46m
1 stop
$354Delta
Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
11:34 pm - 11:37 am
PDX
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TVC
9h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 11:58 pm
TVC
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PDX
8h 59m
1 stop
$359American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 5
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 11:59 pm
PDX
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TVC
8h 34m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 10:26 am
TVC
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PDX
6h 46m
1 stop
$364Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Sep 4
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 11:59 pm
PDX
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TVC
8h 34m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 11:44 pm
TVC
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PDX
8h 14m
2 stops
$369Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 11:12 am
PDX
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TVC
9h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 am
TVC
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PDX
8h 05m
1 stop
$374Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:10 pm
PDX
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TVC
8h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 am
TVC
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PDX
8h 05m
1 stop
$379Delta
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
5:18 am - 4:23 pm
PDX
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TVC
8h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 11:58 pm
TVC
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PDX
8h 59m
1 stop
$389American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 10:21 pm
PDX
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TVC
8h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 10:52 pm
TVC
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PDX
7h 17m
1 stop
$392United Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
11:34 pm - 11:37 am
PDX
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TVC
9h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 11:58 pm
TVC
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PDX
7h 31m
1 stop
$394American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Traverse City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to Traverse City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Traverse City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Portland to Traverse City departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Traverse City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Traverse City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Portland to Traverse City is February, where tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $788 and $673 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Traverse City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to Traverse City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$198
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 54% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Portland to Traverse City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Traverse City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to Traverse City

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Traverse City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Traverse City was $198 for a one-way ticket and $349 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and Traverse City?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to Traverse City?

    Portland airport is called Portland and the only airport in Traverse City is Traverse City Cherry Capital.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Traverse City?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Traverse City?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Portland and Traverse City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Traverse City, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Traverse City are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $573 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $523 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to Traverse City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to Traverse City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to Traverse City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Traverse City from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to Traverse City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Traverse City with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and TVC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to Traverse City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Traverse City from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Portland to Traverse City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to Traverse City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Portland to Traverse City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8399 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
PDX - MSP
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Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

The gentleman at the gate I think his name is RIE was exceptional

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

On the return flight, flight attendant Britt went out of her way to inform passengers that several of us had tight connections.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Kayak botched up the booking, i had to call delta and fix. In the process Delta failed to honor my comfort plus seat assignment that i had previously.

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

Read the fine print. This was my flight home. I booked my flight for the quickest way home. Had a carry-on and a personal item. Same as my outbound flight. Apparently I needed to pre-pay extra for my carry-on. When I checked in, I was told that I had to check it. I said I’ll pay for it, and was told that this wasn’t an option anymore. They said I still had to pay $50 to check my carry-on. I told them I’ll pay whatever to just carry it in as intended. I was not allowed, so eventually I paid $50 to check my carry-on under a plane that was half full, with overhead compartments that were even less full. My white carry-on suitcase was practically destroyed getting from Idaho falls to Denver to Orange County. The low price air fair was a bait and switch. Got me to the gate, made me pay extra, then didn’t even allow me to pay for a carry on. Not to mention that I paid the $8 for WiFi that didn’t work. All to get my suitcase destroyed. I don’t think I’m going to even keep my Untied mileage plus membership and card. Apparently, membership does not have its privileges for this one.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

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