Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Traverse City?

Flights from San Diego to Traverse City usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Traverse City?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Traverse City.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Traverse City pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Traverse City most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 80% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 16% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Traverse City?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from San Diego to Traverse City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $688, a difference of $330. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Traverse City?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Traverse City takes 00m, covering 1,878 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Traverse City?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Traverse City looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Traverse City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $324, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Traverse City?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 27m, compared with 7h 13m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 21m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)?

Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Hertz • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Traverse City flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Traverse City range from $405 to $672, with an average of $457 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Traverse City typically range from $405 to $672. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $379, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Traverse City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Traverse City. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 50% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Traverse City?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Traverse City at $378 round-trip. •December ($910) and November ($901) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 140% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Traverse City?

American Airlines ($379) and United Airlines ($379) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Traverse City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Traverse City?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Traverse City route. 80% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Traverse City?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $392. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Traverse City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Traverse City layovers at 3h 33m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $392 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 13m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Traverse City

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

11:34 am - 11:34 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:44 pm - 11:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

10h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12

2:04 pm - 11:32 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:56 pm - 11:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

10h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

2:26 pm - 11:52 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 3:12 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

9h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

11:34 am - 11:34 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:54 am - 10:44 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

2:26 pm - 11:52 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 5:15 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

11h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$384United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

6:25 am - 11:34 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

14h 09m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:44 pm - 11:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

10h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$394American Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

11:00 am - 9:59 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 4:00 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$403United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

11:00 am - 9:59 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 4:00 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$409United Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 12

5:20 pm - 11:12 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

14h 52m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 4:36 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

13h 36m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$510Delta

Sat, Dec 26 - Sat, Jan 2

6:00 pm - 10:32 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 32m3 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:57 am - 8:29 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

12h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland

$4,415Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Traverse City

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

11:31 am - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 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

$494Delta

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30

9:45 am - 11:51 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

11h 06m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 pm - 8:36 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

6h 36m1 stop Denver Intl

$534United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29

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

8h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 pm - 8:36 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

6h 36m1 stop Denver Intl

$574United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

10:27 pm - 11:56 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

2:43 pm - 7:18 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$577American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29

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

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

2:18 pm - 6:34 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$579United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30

1:12 pm - 11:28 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:43 pm - 7:18 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$591American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

1:12 pm - 11:28 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:06 am - 3:36 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

10h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$621American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

7:15 pm - 11:26 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 11m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:43 pm - 7:18 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$641American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30

9:45 pm - 1:19 pmSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 34m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:50 am - 8:31 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

11h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$659United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

7:41 pm - 10:03 amSAN San Diego-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

11h 22m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:47 am - 5:17 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SAN San Diego

9h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$689United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Traverse City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego 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 San Diego to Traverse City departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Traverse City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Traverse City. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 50% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Traverse City? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Diego to Traverse City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •October is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Traverse City at $378 round-trip.
•December ($910) and November ($901) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 140% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Traverse City?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Traverse City.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Traverse City?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Traverse City takes 00m, covering 1,878 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Traverse City?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Traverse City flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Traverse City range from $405 to $672, with an average of $457 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Traverse City looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Traverse City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $324, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)?
Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Traverse City?
Flights from San Diego to Traverse City usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Traverse City pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Traverse City most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Traverse City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from San Diego to Traverse City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $688, a difference of $330.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Traverse City?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 27m, compared with 7h 13m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 21m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $358, about $330 less than Monday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Traverse City trip for October. Fares historically average $378 round-trip in that month - typically $532 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.

• Grand Beach Resort Hotel
• Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
• Super 8 by Wyndham Traverse City

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