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) - 65% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

On the San Francisco to Traverse City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 31%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $403 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $576: a $173 difference. 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 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $515. Book 16 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 0h 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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Traverse City changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $359 to $1,992. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Traverse City looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Traverse City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $348, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

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 48m, compared with 7h 53m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 58m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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 $25 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 $396 to $658, with an average of $515 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($359) and Delta ($359) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Traverse City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is 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. 65% 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 $523. 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 240 minutes over the past 3 months.

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May

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

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

10:03 pm - 11:56 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

10h 53m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

2:44 pm - 9:56 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

10h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$359American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Nov 2

11:36 pm - 11:26 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

10h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$359American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Nov 3

1:30 pm - 10:38 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 08m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:03 pm - 10:38 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 35m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$359Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

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

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

10h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$359American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

10:42 pm - 10:03 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:30 pm - 7:34 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

$379United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

1:50 pm - 11:51 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 10:30 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 29

10:55 pm - 11:33 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 38m1 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

$379Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28

10:55 pm - 11:33 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 38m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:03 pm - 10:38 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 35m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Tue, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 27

8:00 am - 11:28 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 28m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:53 am - 11:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

15h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$665Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

7:03 am - 11:28 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

13h 25m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:56 am - 8:33 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

11h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$686Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Traverse City

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

6:00 am - 6:46 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:47 am - 12:39 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$511American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

6:00 am - 3:39 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:56 am - 7:02 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

11h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$538American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

7:00 am - 9:54 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

11h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:56 am - 7:02 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

11h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$565American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Oct 18

9:02 am - 9:54 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:11 pm - 11:25 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

18h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$701American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

5:00 am - 2:29 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

6:31 am - 11:25 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$733United Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18

3:25 pm - 6:46 pmSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

24h 21m2 stops San Diego Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:09 pm - 8:46 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

19h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$756Alaska Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

7:55 pm - 10:26 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

11h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:56 am - 7:02 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

11h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$818American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

10:46 pm - 10:26 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:56 am - 7:02 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

11h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$848American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18

11:30 pm - 11:08 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:27 am - 1:27 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

9h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$916United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

11:57 am - 10:26 amSFO San Francisco-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

19h 29m3 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:56 am - 9:42 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-SFO San Francisco

13h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$1,971Alaska Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Traverse City flights

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Traverse City start at $359. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $396 to $658. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $359 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City, it is 22% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is 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 ($1,089) and June ($638) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 190% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Low season	March
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$315

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 12% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?
On the San Francisco to Traverse City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 31%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $403 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $576: a $173 difference. 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 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $515. Book 16 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 0h 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.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Traverse City changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $359 to $1,992. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Traverse City looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Traverse City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $348, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.
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 48m, compared with 7h 53m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 58m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
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 $25 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 $396 to $658, with an average of $515 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $403 - about $173 less than Monday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% 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 $714 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.
- Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
- Grand Beach Resort Hotel
- Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City

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