SFO - TVC

$285 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City departing on 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$354
Typical prices: $416-$652
United Airlines
Fri 8/28Thu 9/3
SFO - TVC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$285
Typical prices: $168-$298
American Airlines
Tue 9/8
SFO - TVC • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Traverse City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Dallas (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $526 (round-trip)
Denver (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 36m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 32% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City (SFO-TVC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Traverse City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Traverse City

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 8:28 am
SFO
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TVC
6h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 6:24 pm
TVC
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SFO
7h 19m
1 stop
$354United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 11:49 am
SFO
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TVC
7h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 6:24 pm
TVC
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SFO
7h 19m
1 stop
$354United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 4:23 pm
SFO
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TVC
7h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 11:58 pm
TVC
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SFO
7h 42m
1 stop
$359American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
9:53 pm - 11:55 am
SFO
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TVC
11h 02m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 11:56 pm
TVC
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SFO
7h 40m
1 stop
$359American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Oct 3
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 11:14 am
SFO
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TVC
10h 14m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:57 pm - 9:49 pm
TVC
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SFO
6h 52m
1 stop
$359Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
10:59 pm - 9:55 am
SFO
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TVC
7h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:57 pm - 9:49 pm
TVC
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SFO
6h 52m
1 stop
$359Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:48 pm
SFO
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TVC
6h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 7:22 pm
TVC
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SFO
8h 15m
1 stop
$359United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30
Delta Logo
2:21 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
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TVC
6h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:57 pm - 9:49 pm
TVC
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SFO
6h 52m
1 stop
$359Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
Sun Country Air Logo
5:53 pm - 6:31 pm
SFO
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TVC
21h 38m
1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
7:00 pm - 8:56 am
TVC
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SFO
16h 56m
1 stop
$585Sun Country Air
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 7:21 pm
SFO
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TVC
10h 21m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
7:32 pm - 2:08 pm
TVC
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SFO
21h 36m
2 stops
$603JetBlue
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Traverse City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Traverse City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Traverse City departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Traverse City from San Francisco usually cost between $414 and $762 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $354 on United Airlines (Aug 28-Sep 3).

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Traverse City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City is May, where tickets cost $368 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $879 and $730 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Traverse City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Traverse City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$285
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Traverse City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City was $285 for a one-way ticket and $354 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Traverse City?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Traverse City is Traverse City Cherry Capital.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Traverse City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Traverse City from San Francisco?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Traverse City.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $508 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $576 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Traverse City from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Traverse City with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and TVC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Traverse City from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Traverse City

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Francisco (SFO)
Traverse City (TVC)