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$145 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 11/27. 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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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

Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 11:05 amSFO-TVC
9h 25m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 7:46 pmTVC-SFO
7h 16m1 stop
$289United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 11:06 pmSFO-TVC
8h 21m1 stop
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6:20 am - 1:29 pmTVC-SFO
10h 09m2 stops
$294Delta
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Delta Logo
9:51 am - 11:06 pmSFO-TVC
10h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 1:29 pmTVC-SFO
10h 09m2 stops
$299Delta
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 3:33 pmSFO-TVC
7h 23m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 1:25 pmTVC-SFO
7h 25m1 stop
$404United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 24
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:08 pmSFO-TVC
14h 08m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:03 am - 11:01 amTVC-SFO
7h 58m1 stop
$437Delta
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Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 4:49 pmSFO-TVC
8h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 11:20 pmTVC-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
$449American Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 4:49 pmSFO-TVC
8h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 8:50 pmTVC-SFO
11h 30m2 stops
$454American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 25
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:54 pmSFO-TVC
6h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:32 pm - 12:03 amTVC-SFO
8h 31m1 stop
$469United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 4:49 pmSFO-TVC
8h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 10:53 amTVC-SFO
6h 48m1 stop
$534American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:50 amSFO-TVC
9h 15m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 8:50 pmTVC-SFO
11h 30m2 stops
$539American Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from $289 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 2% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 33% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$289
Overall average: $447
United Airlines
Wed 11/12Wed 11/19
SFO - TVC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$145
Typical prices: $309-$363
Delta
Thu 11/27
SFO - TVC • 1 stop
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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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Traverse City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Traverse City on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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 January, where tickets cost $343 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $858 and $618 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% 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 $145 for a one-way ticket and $289 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 $457 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 $586 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 4 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 7979 reviews
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

2.0 MediocreGim, Jul 2025BGM - DTW
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My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

The AA staff person who checked our bags was curt and almost rude. The FA also seemed unhappy doing her job. Overall it was like riding the school bus back in grade school.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

The Flight was fine, the staff treated me well, the flight got delayed over 5 1/2 hours for maintenance issues....but it worked out OK,, they were very apologetic about it, and it is better to not fly if there is any issue than endanger peoples lives, so in reality that was a good thing, It did cost me extra for parking because I went beyond the time I had purchased for parking at MSP. But all in all, Good flight

I did not take this flight because the reservation made by Kayak was wrong! Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth.

When I got to the airport in Seattle, they told me the flight "did not exist". Kayak reserved me a seat on a flight that did not exist. This is inexcusable. I was able to change my reservation to a flight that actually did exist, but the flight was later and then I didn't make it in time for the next leg of my trip from Minneapolis to Duluth. Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth, and a big apology for messing up my reservation.

The plane was freezing cold. Asked for a blanket and there were none. Was told twice that the pilots would warm the plane and it never happened Worst experience flying ever

Multiple delays because they screwed up on the crew schedule and had to wait for over an hour for more people to come.

It was good. Basic flight. Drinks only. Pay budget. Get budget and I’m good with that. I want to get where I need to go. Not hard to please. Female First Officer is an absolute bonus for me!

The Wi-Fi was off, the arm rests are hard plastic.

The assistance with the wheel chairs was fabulous. All the people were so very friendly and helpful. I want to thank them all.

We almost missed our return flight. We got to the gate one minute from closing the cabin door, and the agent got us aboard the plane! We are so very grateful!!!!!

I already filled out a survey for this flight. We booked through KAYAK with airfare assist, and airfare assist did not confirm or honor our flight. Therefore, we had to go to a different place with a different travel agency. I tried very hard with airfare assist, They also promoted this on cheapair.com, but it was a bait and switch in both instances.

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