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

Flights from Madison to Traverse City usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).

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

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

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

Most connecting flights from Madison to Traverse City pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

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

On the Madison to Traverse City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 70%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $228 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $737: a $509 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Madison to Traverse City?

A nonstop flight from Madison to Traverse City takes 0h 00m, covering 217 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Madison 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 Madison 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 $309 to $1,590. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Madison to Traverse City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $461, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Madison and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Madison (Eastern Time vs Central 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 $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Hertz • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from Madison to Traverse City range from $228 to $436, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $228 counts as a good deal.

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

United Airlines ($309) and American Airlines ($434) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Madison to Traverse City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $371. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Madison to Traverse City layovers at 149 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $228-$436

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Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

2:49 pm - 8:55 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 am - 3:04 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$309United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

4:36 pm - 10:20 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:54 am - 3:04 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$324United Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

6:40 pm - 11:51 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 pm - 9:00 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

4h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Sun, Jan 10

6:09 pm - 11:59 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:30 pm - 11:10 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

4h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

6:10 am - 11:26 amMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:11 pm - 12:12 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$434American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 6

6:35 pm - 11:51 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 am - 3:04 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

5h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$487United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

5:00 am - 11:26 amMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:11 pm - 12:12 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$559American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

12:00 pm - 10:37 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 37m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:20 am - 8:52 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

3h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$592Delta

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

5:00 am - 10:03 amMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:05 pm - 7:27 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

6h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$597United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1

2:49 pm - 9:00 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:25 am - 1:37 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$607United Airlines

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

Round-trip flights from Madison to Traverse City start at $309. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $228 to $436. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $309 on United Airlines.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Madison to Traverse City?
Flights from Madison to Traverse City usually depart from Madison Truax Field (MSN) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Madison to Traverse City?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Madison to Traverse City.
Which airports do connecting flights from Madison to Traverse City pass through?
Most connecting flights from Madison to Traverse City pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Madison to Traverse City?
On the Madison to Traverse City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 70%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $228 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $737: a $509 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Madison to Traverse City?
A nonstop flight from Madison to Traverse City takes 0h 00m, covering 217 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Madison 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 Madison 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 $309 to $1,590. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Madison to Traverse City looking right now?
One-way fares from Madison to Traverse City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $461, which is 102% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Madison and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Madison (Eastern Time vs Central 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 $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
How much should I expect to pay for a Madison to Traverse City flight?
Round-trip flights from Madison to Traverse City range from $228 to $436, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $228 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $228 - about $509 less than Friday (69% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Madison to Traverse City trip for August. Fares historically average $228 round-trip in that month - typically $509 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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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