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

Flights from Knoxville to Traverse City usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from Knoxville to Traverse City most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 69% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 24% of one-stop connections • Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from Knoxville to Traverse City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $866, a difference of $483. 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 Knoxville to Traverse City?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Knoxville to Traverse City. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 29m and 13h 41m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville 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 Knoxville 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 $339 to $1,252. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 4h 52m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 13h 41m via Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB).

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 Knoxville to Traverse City flight?

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Traverse City range from $418 to $513, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $418 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Traverse City typically range from $418 to $513. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Traverse City. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 97% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Knoxville to Traverse City?

American Airlines ($339) and Delta ($339) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Traverse City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Knoxville to Traverse City route. 69% 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 Knoxville to Traverse City?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $430. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

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

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Knoxville to Traverse City

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

7:30 am - 11:26 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

3h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:55 pm - 11:47 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$336American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

6:56 am - 11:56 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:55 pm - 11:47 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

7:26 am - 11:33 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:55 pm - 9:29 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 34m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$339Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 8

7:26 am - 11:33 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 10:20 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$339Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

4:59 pm - 11:51 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:55 pm - 11:47 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

4:59 pm - 11:51 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:44 pm - 6:46 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

7:26 am - 11:33 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:55 pm - 9:29 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 34m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$339Delta

Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30

6:30 am - 1:20 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:24 am - 1:20 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439United Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30

1:55 pm - 6:55 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:24 am - 1:20 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$439United Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 30

7:10 pm - 3:29 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

20h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:04 pm - 9:05 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$553United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Knoxville to Traverse City

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

6:03 pm - 11:51 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:54 am - 5:08 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$544United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

6:00 am - 10:03 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 am - 5:08 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$544United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

6:03 pm - 11:51 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:32 am - 1:14 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$544United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10

6:00 am - 10:03 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:05 pm - 8:49 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$562United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

6:55 pm - 11:28 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:06 am - 5:33 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

9h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$579American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10

4:38 pm - 11:28 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:06 am - 5:33 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

9h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$617American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

6:23 pm - 11:59 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:03 pm - 9:37 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

3h 34m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$653Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

4:38 pm - 11:28 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:56 am - 6:20 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$677American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

7:36 pm - 9:26 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 50m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

11:53 am - 1:00 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

25h 07m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$710Allegiant Air

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

6:23 pm - 11:59 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 10:20 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$717Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Traverse City departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Traverse City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to Traverse City. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 97% higher.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Knoxville to Traverse City?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Knoxville to Traverse City. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 29m and 13h 41m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Traverse City flight?
Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Traverse City range from $418 to $513, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $418 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Knoxville 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 $339 to $1,252. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
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 Knoxville to Traverse City?
Flights from Knoxville to Traverse City usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to Traverse City pass through?
One-stop flights from Knoxville to Traverse City most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Traverse City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 56% on flights from Knoxville to Traverse City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $866, a difference of $483.

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 Knoxville to Traverse City?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 29m, compared with 4h 52m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 13h 41m via Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $383, about $483 less than Sunday fares (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Knoxville to Traverse City trip for August. Fares historically average $378 round-trip in that month - typically $144 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.

• Grand Beach Resort Hotel
• Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
• Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

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