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Flights from San Diego to Traverse City
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Traverse City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 5h 54m door to door (55 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 54m
San Diego to Traverse City at a glance
Fastest journey5h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from San Diego 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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SAN Chicago (ORD) TVC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed06:45 SAN12:36 ORD1h 09m connection13:45 ORD15:39 TVCUnited Airlines
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SAN Detroit (DTW) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Tue11:45 SAN18:56 DTW4h 04m connection23:00 DTW23:45 TVCDelta Air Lines
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SAN Denver (DEN) TVC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri22:30 SAN01:36 DEN8h 24m connection10:00 DEN14:18 TVCSouthwest Airlines + United Airlines
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SAN Dallas (DFW) TVC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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SAN 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 54mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hTraverse City vs San Diego
- Currency in Traverse City
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → TVC
Flights from San Diego to Traverse City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Traverse City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Detroit and Denver. 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 San Diego to Traverse City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,022 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Traverse City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Traverse City?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
