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

Flights from Traverse City to Madison usually depart from Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) and arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Traverse City to Madison.

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

Connecting flights from Traverse City to Madison most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 80% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 20% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

On the Traverse City to Madison route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 67%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $218 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $648: a $430 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Traverse City to Madison?

A nonstop flight from Traverse City to Madison takes 0h 00m, covering 217 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Traverse City to Madison?

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 Traverse City to Madison 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 $309 to $1,490. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Traverse City to Madison are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $420, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Traverse City to Madison?

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 07m, compared with 4h 21m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Madison?

Madison is 1 hour behind Traverse City (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN)?

Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from Traverse City to Madison range from $278 to $549, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Traverse City to Madison?

American Airlines ($309) and United Airlines ($319) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Traverse City to Madison according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Traverse City to Madison?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Traverse City to Madison route. 80% 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 Traverse City to Madison?

Flights via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $286. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Traverse City to Madison layovers at 170 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

8:11 pm - 12:12 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

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$309American Airlines

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$309American Airlines

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6:42 am - 1:18 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

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Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

7:16 pm - 12:17 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

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$324American Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Sun, Jan 10

8:35 am - 11:47 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:49 pm - 10:07 pmMSN Madison Truax Field-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

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$379United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

8:12 pm - 11:12 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

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8:12 pm - 12:12 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-MSN Madison Truax Field

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

Round-trip flights from Traverse City to Madison start at $309. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $278 to $549. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $309 on American Airlines.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Traverse City to Madison?
Flights from Traverse City to Madison usually depart from Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) and arrive at Madison Truax Field (MSN).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Traverse City to Madison?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Traverse City to Madison.
Which airports do connecting flights from Traverse City to Madison pass through?
Connecting flights from Traverse City to Madison most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Traverse City to Madison?
On the Traverse City to Madison route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 67%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $218 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $648: a $430 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Traverse City to Madison?
A nonstop flight from Traverse City to Madison takes 0h 00m, covering 217 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Traverse City to Madison?
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 Traverse City to Madison 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 $309 to $1,490. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Traverse City to Madison looking right now?
One-way fares from Traverse City to Madison are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $420, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Traverse City to Madison?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 07m, compared with 4h 21m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Traverse City and Madison?
Madison is 1 hour behind Traverse City (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN)?
Madison Truax Field Airport (MSN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Budget
How much should I expect to pay for a Traverse City to Madison flight?
Round-trip flights from Traverse City to Madison range from $278 to $549, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $218 - about $430 less than Wednesday (66% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Traverse City to Madison trip for December. Fares historically average $278 round-trip in that month - typically $370 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Madison Truax Field Airport.
- Doubletree by Hilton East Madison East
- Best Western East Towne Suites
- Holiday Inn Madison At The American Center By IHG

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