PDX - TVC

$309 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Traverse City

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Portland to Traverse City departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Portland to Traverse City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$309
Overall average: $648
United Airlines
Fri 6/5Mon 6/8
PDX - TVC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$312
American Airlines
Sun 4/19
PDX - TVC • 1 stop
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $309 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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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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January
Cheapest • 33% 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, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
United Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 11:28 am
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TVC
8h 48m
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5:45 am - 9:34 am
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6h 49m
1 stop
$309United Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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10:45 am - 10:45 pm
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9h 00m
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7:15 am - 11:37 am
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7h 22m
1 stop
$334United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
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10:56 am - 10:30 pm
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8h 34m
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4:25 pm - 10:56 pm
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9h 31m
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$359United Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
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2:12 pm - 11:59 pm
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6h 47m
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2:19 pm - 6:47 pm
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7h 28m
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$360United Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
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8:30 am - 10:30 pm
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11h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 10:56 pm
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9h 31m
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$364United Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
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9:39 pm - 10:40 am
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10h 01m
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2:10 pm - 11:34 pm
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12h 24m
2 stops
$394Delta
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
11:47 pm - 11:59 pm
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21h 12m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:14 pm - 10:42 pm
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9h 28m
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$398American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
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11:47 pm - 3:44 pm
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12h 57m
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12:41 pm - 9:03 pm
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11h 22m
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$403American Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 pm - 6:11 pm
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15h 12m
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Sun Country Air Logo
7:06 pm - 4:49 pm
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24h 43m
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$407Sun Country Air
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
1:14 pm - 11:59 pm
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7h 45m
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American Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 8:19 pm
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10h 39m
2 stops
$412American Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 January, where tickets cost $319 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $673 and $672 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 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$309
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Traverse City was $312 for a one-way ticket and $309 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, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Traverse City are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $742 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $389 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 4 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11878 reviews
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7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
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The seats were spacious and comfortable. Even in basic economy. However, the flight boarded 30 minutes late.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Feb 2026
PDX - DCA
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The seats were spacious and comfortable. Even in basic economy. However, the flight boarded 30 minutes late.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

You need categories to note when food and entertainment are not available. Alaska's system would not update flight info on the board for this flight, so there was some confusion after deplaning from the previous flight as to which gate and depart time were accurate for this flight.

we waited for 50 minutes to check a bag and missed a flight. do better.

The flight crew was very professional and pleasant. Our flight was delayed 3 hours, but Kayak informed me in advance

Before I even boarded this old white man , a fat Samoan lady, and a short brown guy were at the desk. They asked if we could have 15 volunteers to get free checked bags cause it was a full flight. I waited in line, I got up to the short brown guy and he asked for my boarding pass and I showed him, he said that he can’t check my bag because I wasn’t given a seat yet. So he had me go to the next line with the old white guy, but before I switched lines I asked him, well if I go to that line, will I be able to check my bag so I waited in line and he said yeah, it doesn’t matter , I’m good. So I switch lines and wait in the line of the old white man, with every guest before me he was very sweet , making small talk, smiling and had great eye contact( all of the people he was talking to was white) I come up and he doesn’t look at me , then says I’ll be right with you, I wait for him to initiate and when he does he’s like what’s up? I was like the man next to you told me I needed to get checked in before I can check my bag. He’s like what’s your last name and I say Valenzuela , and he said we’re not there yet, all while not smiling, no eye contact like he was with the other guests. He said we’re will call you when I get to you. So I go sit down and I’m sitting down for less than a minute and he calls me and someone else. I go up and say Valenzuela and he’s like who are you and I’m like Valenzuela , he’s like hmm and says don’t go anywhere and calls someone else. I finally get my seat and I go back to the short brown man and ask if I can check my bag and he said there isn’t any room available and I was like? Wait you told me and then the fat Samoan lady said yeah we don’t need anymore bags thank you. I was dumbfounded and just walked away. So rude. Terrible experience and terrible communication on their end.

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

Second flight in a row where the entertainment system is broken. 5 hour long flight with no entertainment and flight attendants did not seem interested in resolving the matter. Very shocked to be treated this poorly considering I paid for a first class experience and have Diamond Medallion status.

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Very convenient considering that is a non-stop flight, but the Aeromexico still has old model planes, so the entertainment was very poor and the space for carry-on luggage was very limited.

This long-haul international flight was the most comfortable among any of the same kind of flight operated by an American-headquartered airline - second to none!

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My requested wheelchair never appeared. So many entertainment choices yet, I found little of interest and no internet option to search on my own. Both were minor issues.

Inexperienced boarding crew allowed too many bags on to a full flight and delayed takeoff causing a missed connection and unplanned overnight stay. There was a hotel at the airport but Delta would not pay for it offering only to shuttle me to an area hotel. Never even offerred so much as an apology by anyone working for Delta.

I have diamond medallion status and usually we are in comfort plus . We were in main this time ( which was fine ) and my husband wanted wine . I have at least 10 vouchers for drinks that are good for this year and next! The attendant would not take the picture of the voucher as proof and never came back to check as She asked me to pull it up on delta Wi-Fi. Instead my husband just used his Amex to buy the wine . Disappointing!!!

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Both of my flights arrived early and check in process was smooth

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Everything was on time Will use united again for sure

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

This was a horrible experience. I’ve experienced several delays at this point and still not home. I was supposed to be home by 8:30 last night and here I sit at 7 am on a plane STILL unable to go home because of American Airlines.

Generally good. Flight left on time and the seats are comfortable. Plenty of space in front if you in you choose a comfort plus seat, completely worth spending the extra money given the amount of hours the flight lasts. The food tastes good but I would say it’s a the amount is too little. The crew was friendly and efficient. There was a some turbulence at different points into the flight. American Airlines has good deals to NZ if you book with plenty of time before you plan on going.

the plane was so hot!! the air-conditioning was barely blowing. The flight was delayed, and we had to sit on the hot plane before take off for an extended amount of time, waiting on international passengers. Would not have been so bad if it was not so hot. They said it would get better after take off, but it did not.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

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