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Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Traverse City flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Traverse City.

Flights from Minneapolis to Traverse City usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Traverse City:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $316 round-trip, compared to $334 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Connecting flights from Minneapolis to Traverse City most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 6% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Minneapolis to Traverse City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $194 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $403, a difference of $209. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to Traverse City:

• Earliest: departs at 10:18 am and lands at 11:50 am
• Latest: departs at 10:18 am and lands at 11:50 am.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $362. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Traverse City takes 1h 32m, covering 374 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $1,667. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Traverse City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $217.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 27m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Traverse City range from $262 to $456, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $262 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to Traverse City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.