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

Flights from Sacramento to Traverse City usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from Sacramento to Traverse City most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 60% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Sacramento to Traverse City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $507 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $876, a difference of $369. 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 Sacramento to Traverse City?

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Traverse City takes 0h 00m, covering 1,886 miles.

What are the earliest and latest flights from Sacramento to Traverse City?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to Traverse City: • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am. The flight takes about 0h 00m.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 $359 to $1,472. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Sacramento to Traverse City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $470, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 7h 47m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 17m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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 Sacramento to Traverse City flight?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Traverse City range from $440 to $721, with an average of $544 over the past 12 months. Anything below $440 counts as a good deal.

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

United Airlines ($359) and Delta ($369) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Traverse City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Sacramento to Traverse City route. 60% 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 Sacramento to Traverse City?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $420. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Sacramento to Traverse City layovers at 290 minutes over the past 3 months.

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September

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Traverse City

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

10:40 am - 8:34 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:44 pm - 10:46 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$359United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 10

2:25 pm - 11:51 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:48 pm - 10:29 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 41m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$359United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

2:23 pm - 11:58 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:44 pm - 10:46 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$359United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

2:25 pm - 11:51 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:34 pm - 10:40 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$359United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

7:59 pm - 11:33 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 34m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:13 pm - 8:26 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 13m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$369Delta

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Nov 2

1:57 pm - 11:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:50 pm - 11:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$458American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 2

1:57 pm - 11:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:50 pm - 11:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$459American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Nov 3

1:52 pm - 11:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:01 am - 12:54 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$459American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Nov 1

9:16 am - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

11h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 1:37 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 27m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$466Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Nov 1

5:37 pm - 11:33 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

14h 56m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 1:37 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 27m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$497Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Sacramento to Traverse City

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

10:14 am - 10:08 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:35 pm - 10:48 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$475United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1

6:00 am - 5:50 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 50m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:55 pm - 11:46 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 51m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

$475Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1

6:45 pm - 11:14 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:55 pm - 11:46 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 51m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

$480Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

6:45 pm - 11:14 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:40 am - 12:09 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 29m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$480Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

5:31 am - 4:23 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:13 pm - 11:10 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$511American Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 1

10:14 pm - 11:14 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:40 am - 12:09 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 29m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$514Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

10:14 am - 10:08 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:35 pm - 10:48 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$516United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1

5:00 am - 2:29 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 am - 11:51 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$570United Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 1

5:00 am - 2:29 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

6:35 pm - 10:48 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$609United Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 1

5:00 am - 2:29 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

6:35 pm - 10:48 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$609United Airlines

Booking Insights

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

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

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Traverse City start at $359. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $440 to $721. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $359 on United Airlines.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Traverse City, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 61% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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High season	August
Cheapest flight	$359

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Traverse City?
Flights from Sacramento to Traverse City usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Traverse City?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to Traverse City.
Which airports do connecting flights from Sacramento to Traverse City pass through?
One-stop flights from Sacramento to Traverse City most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Traverse City?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Sacramento to Traverse City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $507 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $876, a difference of $369. 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 Sacramento to Traverse City?
A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Traverse City takes 0h 00m, covering 1,886 miles.
What are the earliest and latest flights from Sacramento to Traverse City?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sacramento to Traverse City:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 $359 to $1,472. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sacramento to Traverse City looking right now?
One-way fares from Sacramento to Traverse City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $470, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Sacramento to Traverse City?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 7h 47m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 17m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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 Sacramento to Traverse City flight?
Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Traverse City range from $440 to $721, with an average of $544 over the past 12 months. Anything below $440 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $507 - about $369 less than Sunday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Traverse City trip for September. Fares historically average $419 round-trip in that month - typically $473 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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.
- Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Traverse City
- Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
- Grand Beach Resort Hotel

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