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

Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City: • Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Traverse City most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 69% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 15% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $413 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $626, a difference of $213. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Traverse City flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $540 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Traverse City takes 00m, covering 1,956 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Traverse City?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 49m, compared with 7h 48m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 58m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 $27 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Hertz • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Traverse City flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Traverse City range from $405 to $694, with an average of $540 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Traverse City typically range from $405 to $694. 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 San Francisco to Traverse City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City at $375 round-trip. •December ($998) and June ($638) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 166% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Francisco to Traverse City the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City?

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

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Traverse City?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Traverse City route. 69% 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 San Francisco to Traverse City?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $535. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Traverse City layovers at 4h over the past 3 months.

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

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

6:01 am - 4:01 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:55 am - 4:27 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 12

6:08 am - 4:26 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:11 pm - 7:57 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 6

12:55 am - 1:04 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:24 am - 1:45 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

8h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 19

12:26 pm - 11:59 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:24 am - 3:35 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

8h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15

1:36 pm - 11:55 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:57 pm - 11:20 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

8h 23m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6

10:19 am - 8:55 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:11 pm - 7:57 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15

1:36 pm - 11:55 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:57 pm - 9:04 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

18h 07m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$428Delta

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19

4:15 pm - 11:12 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

15h 57m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:50 pm - 10:39 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 49m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$428Delta

Fri, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 6

10:35 am - 11:32 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:58 am - 7:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

11h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$724Alaska Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

6:48 pm - 11:32 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 44m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:01 am - 6:01 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

15h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$725Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Traverse City

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

10:33 am - 11:28 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:01 am - 11:11 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

8h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$539American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

10:33 am - 11:28 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:09 pm - 4:19 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$574American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

2:00 pm - 11:57 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:34 pm - 9:24 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$574United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

11:40 am - 11:59 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 10:30 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$574Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

1:30 pm - 11:59 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:10 am - 10:30 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$574Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

9:00 am - 11:28 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

11h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:09 pm - 4:19 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$642American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

8:41 am - 11:28 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

11h 47m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:44 pm - 9:47 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

10h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$642American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

7:15 am - 7:19 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:01 am - 11:11 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

8h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$642American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

7:15 am - 7:19 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 04m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:01 am - 11:11 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

8h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$708American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1

8:20 am - 11:28 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 08m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:01 am - 7:20 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

16h 19m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Boise Air Term. Gowen Fld Portland

$1,992Alaska Airlines

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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 november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City. It’s 24% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City at $375 round-trip.
•December ($998) and June ($638) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 166% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from San Francisco to Traverse City the cheapest?: Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Traverse City takes 00m, covering 1,956 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Traverse City flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Traverse City range from $405 to $694, with an average of $540 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Traverse City flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $540 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
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 $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Traverse City?
Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Traverse City pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Traverse City most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $413 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $626, a difference of $213.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Traverse City?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 49m, compared with 7h 48m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 58m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $413, about $213 less than Friday fares (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Traverse City trip for May. Fares historically average $375 round-trip in that month - typically $623 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.

• Grand Beach Resort Hotel
• Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
• Super 8 by Wyndham Traverse City

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