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$149 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

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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, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 11
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10:00 pm - 11:34 amSFO-TVC
10h 34m1 stop
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12:20 pm - 8:53 pmTVC-SFO
11h 33m1 stop
$259JetBlue
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 4:38 pmSFO-TVC
7h 53m1 stop
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6:53 am - 11:04 amTVC-SFO
7h 11m1 stop
$263American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-TVC
11h 20m2 stops
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5:23 pm - 10:52 pmTVC-SFO
8h 29m1 stop
$268American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 12:03 pmSFO-TVC
13h 09m2 stops
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6:53 am - 12:30 pmTVC-SFO
8h 37m1 stop
$269American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-TVC
11h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:07 pmTVC-SFO
11h 22m2 stops
$273American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
American Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-TVC
11h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 11:07 pmTVC-SFO
11h 22m2 stops
$274American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 31
Delta Logo
12:35 am - 12:30 pmSFO-TVC
8h 55m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:30 amTVC-SFO
7h 30m1 stop
$283Delta
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 30
Delta Logo
12:40 am - 12:26 pmSFO-TVC
8h 46m1 stop
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7:00 am - 2:50 pmTVC-SFO
10h 50m2 stops
$288Delta
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Fri, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 26
Delta Logo
12:40 am - 12:25 pmSFO-TVC
8h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 5:48 pmTVC-SFO
7h 38m1 stop
$289Delta
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Fri, Jul 18 - Fri, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
12:20 am - 11:09 amSFO-TVC
7h 49m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 11:59 pmTVC-SFO
7h 49m1 stop
$404United 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.

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% 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.
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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 $149 for a one-way ticket and $259 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, oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $597 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 5 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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fine. only problem,,,, for some,,,,was that many people started trying to exit from the back of the plane,, . lots of irate people. there should be a flight attendant mid plane..to be sure that doesn't happen. The crew up front had no idea what was happening. One big guy started it..then a bunch of others followed his lead. could have gotten ugly... One man stepped in and questioned those rule breakers.. nothing bad happened,,,but......

8.0 ExcellentLiz, Jul 2025SFO - SEA
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fine. only problem,,,, for some,,,,was that many people started trying to exit from the back of the plane,, . lots of irate people. there should be a flight attendant mid plane..to be sure that doesn't happen. The crew up front had no idea what was happening. One big guy started it..then a bunch of others followed his lead. could have gotten ugly... One man stepped in and questioned those rule breakers.. nothing bad happened,,,but......

Big delay of over 7 hours on next leg of trip with Alaska. Would have been nice to have food or something

We were late so that was what was worst part

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines was good. But, getting a boarding pass was a hassle. I booked what I thought was an Alaska Airlines flight that was actually a Hawaiian Airlines flight. I couldn't check in online. I had to wait for the Hawaiian Airlines counter to open so I could get my boarding pass which was a requirement for me to get in The Club or the Centurion Lounge. (I had no check in luggage so I didn't expect to have to physically check in.) The Alaska Airlines staff blamed the FAA for the problem.

Great, overall. Thicker seat cushion would be nice. My butt hurt the whole flight.

All good! No entertainment on this new plane yet but ok for this short flight. Great on time flight! Thanks

No non-alcoholic drinks available except water and small apple juice cans.

The flight was delayed over two and a half hours thus causing me to miss my best friend’s funeral. All because the flight crew had to get more rest. That was the reason stated. I understand however very unfortunate. Glad everyone is well rested and resting in peace.

All good except both the outbound and return flights were delayed about 1 1/2 hrs.

Not great. My flight was canceled due to a mechanical problem and I could not get rebooked for the same day. I needed to get to my destination yesterday, not today. I was able to book with another airline but it was a layover and ultimately a 1 hour flight took me 12 hours. Normally I like Alaska much more than Southwest, but Southwest came through with a not terrible price for same day.

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

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

I liked the screens in the seat headrest with movies to watch. I didn’t like being forced to check my carryon bag and being told there wasn’t room for my bag - when there were 5 bins sitting empty on takeoff. I didn’t like the “I don’t give a fig” attitude of the flight attendants and the delta gate attendants when I asked why they decided to put me out. They gave me a 1800 number to call but I can’t get a live person on the phone. Customer service is non existent. My business must not be that important to them.

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.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

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.

Flight was delayed in phoenix by 1 hour. When Kenny got to minneapolis st paul, Kenny missed his connecting flight to Duluth on Sun country air. Sun country customer service did nothing to help Kenny get home to Duluth. We will not fly with sun country ever again.

When we landed in Minneapolis from Providence, the ground crew was unable to move the jet bridge to meet our plane because the wheels were frozen. We waited patiently on the plane for about 45 minutes while they tried to solve this problem. It was mind boggling that this would not be more quickly resolved, or anticipated, in a place where sever winter weather is the norm. We stressed about meeting our connecting flight to Portland, which we assumed would be our only option for that day. Fortunately, when we finally raced from our gate to the next one, that Sun Country flight had been delayed so we didn't miss it. We decided not to take anything but direct flights from now on, no matter how much cheaper.

No line to check my bag. Reasonable overweight fee. When the connection was late due to weather, the gate agent opened the door and let me on the second flight. The plane waited for my luggage transfer. My bag arrived on time at my final destination:)

I had paid for a seat assignment at the time of reservation but when I checked in the night before it wasn’t there. Had to purchase another seat.

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