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) - 68% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 16% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Sacramento to Traverse City. 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 00m, covering 1,886 miles.

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 $379 to $1,493. 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 $1,008, which is 138% 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 31m, compared with 7h 47m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 07m 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.

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

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Traverse City typically range from $440 to $721. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $379, on American Airlines.

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

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

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

American Airlines ($379) and United Airlines ($379) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Traverse City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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. 68% 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 4h 49m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $440-$721

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Typical prices: $373-$430

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September

Cheapest • 23% price drop

August

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)

Cheapest • Avg $420 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 31m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Traverse City

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

1:44 pm - 11:51 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:55 pm - 11:55 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 5

2:07 pm - 11:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:55 pm - 11:55 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

2:13 pm - 11:57 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 44m1 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

$379United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

1:52 pm - 11:34 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:44 pm - 11:57 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

12:01 pm - 11:57 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 56m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

9h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$384United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

9:00 am - 9:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:05 am - 11:04 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$389United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 5

6:19 am - 11:28 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

14h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:55 pm - 11:55 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$457American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

11:20 am - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 12:40 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$549Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

7:43 pm - 11:28 amSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 12:11 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 11m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

$549Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

11:20 am - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 12:40 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$645Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Sacramento to Traverse City

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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

6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:30 pm - 9:00 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$531United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

9:41 am - 8:55 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:30 pm - 9:00 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$531United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:00 pm - 8:16 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$531American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

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

6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:54 am - 6:48 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$531United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

11:41 am - 11:51 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 10m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:30 pm - 9:00 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$536United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:00 pm - 8:16 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$553American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:00 pm - 8:16 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$576American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:56 am - 11:20 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

14h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

$610American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:56 am - 8:16 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

11h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$610American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

7:35 am - 11:51 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:30 pm - 9:00 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$615United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Traverse City departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Traverse City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Traverse City. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 61% higher.

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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.
How long is a flight from Sacramento to Traverse City?
A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Traverse City takes 00m, covering 1,886 miles.
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.
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.
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 $379 to $1,493. 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 $1,008, which is 138% 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 Sacramento to Traverse City?
Flights from Sacramento to Traverse City usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).
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) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Traverse City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Sacramento to Traverse City. 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 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 31m, compared with 7h 47m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 8h 07m 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $507, about $369 less than Sunday fares (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.

• Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
• Grand Beach Resort Hotel
• Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Traverse City

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