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Flights from Los Angeles to Traverse City
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Traverse City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 5h 39m door to door (109 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 39m
Los Angeles to Traverse City at a glance
Fastest journey5h 39mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Traverse City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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LAX Chicago (ORD) TVC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed07:00 LAX12:49 ORD0h 56m connection13:45 ORD15:39 TVCUnited Airlines
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LAX Denver (DEN) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon05:00 LAX08:06 DEN1h 39m connection09:45 DEN14:03 TVCUnited Airlines
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LAX Detroit (DTW) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sun23:30 LAX06:30 DTW4h 00m connection10:30 DTW11:17 TVCDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
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LAX Dallas (DFW) TVC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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LAX Minneapolis (MSP) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,022 km1,877 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 39mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hTraverse City vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Traverse City
- USD
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → TVC
Flights from Los Angeles to Traverse City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Traverse City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Detroit. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Traverse City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,022 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Traverse City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Detroit (DTW) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Traverse City?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.





