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$155 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 7/31. 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
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
$309
Overall average: $449
American Airlines
Sat 4/18Wed 4/22
SFO - TVC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$155
Typical prices: $286-$523
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/31
SFO - TVC • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $309 (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 41m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 10% 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

Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
American Airlines Logo
1:28 pm - 11:59 pm
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TVC
7h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 11:59 pm
TVC
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SFO
7h 13m
1 stop
$309American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 12:10 pm
SFO
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TVC
13h 17m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 11:59 pm
TVC
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SFO
7h 13m
1 stop
$314American Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:16 pm
SFO
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TVC
10h 16m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 9:28 pm
TVC
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SFO
11h 47m
2 stops
$319American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 11:24 am
SFO
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TVC
8h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 12:20 am
TVC
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SFO
7h 20m
1 stop
$328United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 11:28 am
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TVC
9h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 7:03 pm
TVC
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SFO
9h 53m
1 stop
$334Delta
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
United Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 10:57 am
SFO
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TVC
9h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 12:50 am
TVC
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SFO
7h 31m
1 stop
$343United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 11:28 am
SFO
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TVC
9h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 7:03 pm
TVC
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SFO
9h 53m
1 stop
$359Delta
Mon, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 23
United Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 12:54 pm
SFO
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TVC
11h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:32 pm - 1:42 am
TVC
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SFO
10h 10m
1 stop
$362United Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Wed, May 27
American Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 11:33 am
SFO
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TVC
8h 44m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 9:19 pm
TVC
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SFO
11h 02m
1 stop
$364American Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:58 pm - 9:09 pm
SFO
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TVC
20h 11m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 9:04 pm
TVC
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SFO
26h 05m
1 stop
$369Multiple Airlines
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.

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 March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $878 and $603 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$155
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City was $155 for a one-way ticket and $309 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 $436 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 8276 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

2.0 MediocreUma, Mar 2026
AUS - DTW
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Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

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.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

The worst Airline ever. They centered my second flight and leave me in NY. They don’t have any representatives at the airport and they don’t respond to calls. Basically I got stuck. I will never purchase through there again.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Small plane, poor meal choices for first class, bad terminal and boarding experience at LAX

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Crew members great. Everything else a 0! Got on plane at 530am. Got de boarded for mechanical issue. Supposed to leave by 830 am. Zero communication from gate agents. Then supposed to leave by 230pm. Then delayed till 330pm. Still zero communication with gate agents. All they would say is if you have an issue call the 1800 number. You call and sit on hold minimum 45 minutes for zero answer. Finally board at 345pm didn’t take off till after 4pm! Sat in airport for 11 hours with 4 adults and 3 kids. Finally offered a $100 (we are sorry) voucher for next trip. Missed whole day in Florida had to change reservations in Florida! Absolute joke of an airline! And I usually really like sun country.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

3 seperate extremely rude unhelpful staff. Delayed flight. Lost my bag

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

Exceptional take off and landing in snow and wind…thank you to the well skilled pilots!

I liked entertainment system being downloaded on my iPad. The selections were limited but I appreciated being able to use my own screen. The flight was just fine. My only issue was both terminals being far from the main airport. Especially stoning at LAX near midnight and having to wait for a bus to take us to baggage pickup. Very inconvenient.

Just fine but comfort is always an issue since the seats are so close

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.

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