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

Flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City: • Economy Class • First Class

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

Connecting flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 83% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Cincinnati to Traverse City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $278 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $516, a difference of $238. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Traverse City takes 0h 00m, covering 396 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cincinnati 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.

Have flight prices from Cincinnati to Traverse City changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $2,236. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Cincinnati to Traverse City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $450, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 4h 33m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Hertz • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City range from $278 to $438, with an average of $333 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

American Airlines ($319) and United Airlines ($458) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to Traverse City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Cincinnati to Traverse City route. 83% 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 Cincinnati to Traverse City?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $381. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Cincinnati to Traverse City layovers at 181 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Shortest trip • 4h 14m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cincinnati to Traverse City

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

10:32 am - 2:13 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

3h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:01 am - 12:22 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319American Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

5:30 am - 11:26 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:11 pm - 12:56 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

5:30 am - 11:26 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:11 pm - 12:56 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$414American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12

8:52 am - 2:11 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:11 pm - 12:56 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$414American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

4:10 pm - 10:20 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:47 am - 3:24 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$458United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

2:05 pm - 6:35 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:34 pm - 8:41 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$458United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12

4:10 pm - 10:20 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 pm - 12:07 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$503United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

1:44 pm - 11:59 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 12:35 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,149Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

3:00 pm - 11:59 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 59m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:03 pm - 12:15 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 12m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,249Delta

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

3:00 pm - 11:59 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 59m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:13 pm - 11:10 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

10h 57m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$1,811Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Cincinnati to Traverse City

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

8:14 am - 11:21 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

3h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:20 am - 9:44 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 24m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$389Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

7:00 pm - 11:58 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:20 am - 9:44 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 24m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$409Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26

12:17 pm - 3:48 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

3h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 am - 5:05 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$409United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

6:17 am - 11:21 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:20 am - 9:44 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 24m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$409Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

7:00 pm - 11:58 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:20 am - 9:44 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 24m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$409Delta

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

5:34 am - 10:26 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:16 pm - 11:52 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$459American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

5:30 am - 10:03 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:32 am - 3:26 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$489United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

5:30 am - 10:03 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:32 am - 3:26 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$489United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26

11:17 am - 9:54 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:47 am - 2:21 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$513American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26

11:17 am - 9:54 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:56 am - 7:25 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

8h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$617American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Cincinnati to Traverse City flights

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

Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City start at $319. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $278 to $438. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on American Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to Traverse City, it is 17% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 54% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Cheapest flight	$274

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Cincinnati to Traverse City?
A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Traverse City takes 0h 00m, covering 396 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Traverse City flight?
Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City range from $278 to $438, with an average of $333 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Cincinnati to Traverse City changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $2,236. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Cincinnati to Traverse City looking right now?
One-way fares from Cincinnati to Traverse City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $450, which is 14% above 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 $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Cincinnati to Traverse City?
Flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City pass through?
Connecting flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cincinnati to Traverse City?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Cincinnati to Traverse City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $278 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $516, a difference of $238. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Cincinnati to Traverse City?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 4h 33m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $278 - about $238 less than Sunday (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cincinnati to Traverse City trip for October. Fares historically average $278 round-trip in that month - typically $544 less than the most expensive month, which is May (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.
- Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
- Grand Beach Resort Hotel
- Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

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