SFO - TVC

$207 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

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 7/29. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Traverse City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$364
Typical prices: $614-$368
United Airlines
화 5/26토 5/30
SFO - TVC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$207
Typical prices: $258-$378
Multiple Airlines
수 7/29
SFO - TVC • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $364 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Traverse City. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $516 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 35m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Traverse City

화, 5월 26 - 토, 5월 30
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:26 pm
SFO
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TVC
6h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:44 am
TVC
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SFO
7h 29m
1 stop
$364United Airlines
수, 6월 3 - 화, 6월 23
Delta Logo
2:22 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
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TVC
6h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:12 am - 10:29 am
TVC
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SFO
7h 17m
1 stop
$369Delta
화, 5월 26 - 수, 6월 3
American Airlines Logo
5:23 am - 4:14 pm
SFO
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TVC
7h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 1:04 pm
TVC
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SFO
9h 35m
2 stops
$374American Airlines
화, 5월 26 - 수, 6월 3
American Airlines Logo
11:29 pm - 11:46 am
SFO
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TVC
9h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 1:04 pm
TVC
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SFO
9h 35m
2 stops
$379American Airlines
토, 7월 4 - 수, 7월 8
American Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 11:39 am
SFO
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TVC
8h 50m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:06 pm - 12:41 am
TVC
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SFO
10h 35m
1 stop
$386American Airlines
수, 5월 27 - 토, 6월 13
American Airlines Logo
10:07 am - 11:34 pm
SFO
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TVC
10h 27m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:04 pm - 12:48 am
TVC
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SFO
10h 44m
1 stop
$391American Airlines
수, 6월 3 - 화, 6월 23
Delta Logo
2:22 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
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TVC
6h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:12 am - 10:29 am
TVC
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SFO
7h 17m
1 stop
$394Delta
화, 5월 26 - 수, 6월 3
American Airlines Logo
11:29 pm - 11:46 am
SFO
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TVC
9h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 1:04 pm
TVC
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SFO
9h 35m
2 stops
$396American Airlines
토, 6월 13 - 화, 6월 23
Delta Logo
5:32 am - 5:17 pm
SFO
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TVC
8h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:12 am - 10:29 am
TVC
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SFO
7h 17m
1 stop
$403Delta
수, 6월 3 - 토, 6월 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:44 pm - 9:00 am
SFO
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TVC
33h 16m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 6:22 pm
TVC
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SFO
23h 23m
2 stops
$407Multiple Airlines
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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 May.

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 November, where tickets cost $403 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $878 and $592 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 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$207
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Traverse City

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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City was $207 for a one-way ticket and $364 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 $464 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $594 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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Traverse City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Traverse City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Traverse City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8438 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
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Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

4.0 OkayJeffrey, Apr 2026
CMH - DTW
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Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

The gentleman at the gate I think his name is RIE was exceptional

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

On the return flight, flight attendant Britt went out of her way to inform passengers that several of us had tight connections.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

Kayak botched up the booking, i had to call delta and fix. In the process Delta failed to honor my comfort plus seat assignment that i had previously.

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

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