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

Flights from Traverse City to Portland usually depart from Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) and arrive at Portland (PDX).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from Traverse City to Portland most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 81% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 18% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Traverse City to Portland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $398 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $974, a difference of $576. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Portland?

Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Moda Center, Oregon Convention Center and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Traverse City to Portland?

A nonstop flight from Traverse City to Portland takes 00m, covering 1,787 miles.

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

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.

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

One-way fares from Traverse City to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $349, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 33m, compared with 7h 38m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 9h 47m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Portland?

Portland is 3 hours behind Traverse City (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Portland Airport (PDX)?

Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include: • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz • Sixt • Payless

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

Round-trip flights from Traverse City to Portland range from $368 to $587, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Traverse City to Portland typically range from $368 to $587. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $379, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Traverse City to Portland. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 110% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Traverse City to Portland?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Traverse City to Portland at $348 round-trip. •January ($803) and December ($662) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 130% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Traverse City to Portland?

American Airlines ($379) and Delta ($379) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Traverse City to Portland according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Traverse City to Portland?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Traverse City to Portland route. 81% 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 Portland?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $348. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Traverse City to Portland layovers at 4h 45m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Traverse City to Portland

Wed, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 24

7:49 pm - 11:59 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:55 pm - 11:16 amPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

2:46 pm - 7:55 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

8h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:30 pm - 11:34 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

4:34 pm - 10:27 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

8h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:30 pm - 10:07 amPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$379United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

5:57 pm - 10:07 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

7h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:17 pm - 11:31 amPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7

5:57 pm - 10:07 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

7h 10m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:17 pm - 11:31 amPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 13

6:10 am - 10:41 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

7h 31m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:08 pm - 12:03 amPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379Delta

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

5:53 pm - 10:47 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:26 pm - 11:59 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$411United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7

2:46 pm - 7:55 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

8h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:13 pm - 11:31 amPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$499American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17

11:56 am - 10:47 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

13h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

5:48 pm - 11:26 amPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

14h 38m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$839Alaska Airlines

Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 26

5:50 pm - 8:36 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

17h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:35 pm - 10:32 amPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$889Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Traverse City to Portland

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

10:25 am - 3:56 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

8h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:27 pm - 11:51 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$869United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

3:30 pm - 9:10 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

8h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 2:27 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

6h 27m1 stop Denver Intl

$869United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

10:25 am - 3:56 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

8h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 4:23 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 23m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$875United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

6:00 am - 11:33 amTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

8h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 4:23 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 23m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$875United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

1:30 pm - 8:02 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

9h 32m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

11:25 am - 11:59 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 34m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$891Delta

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

6:20 am - 2:41 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

11h 21m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:00 am - 5:19 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

8h 19m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$938Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

10:25 am - 3:56 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

8h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:30 am - 8:55 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

9h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,005United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

3:30 pm - 9:10 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

8h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 8:55 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,010United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

11:56 am - 9:56 pmTVC Traverse City Cherry Capital-PDX Portland

13h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:09 am - 11:28 pmPDX Portland-TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

12h 19m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,015Alaska Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Traverse City to Portland flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Traverse City to Portland? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Traverse City to Portland departing in march.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Traverse City to Portland?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Traverse City to Portland. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 110% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Traverse City to Portland? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Traverse City to Portland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Traverse City to Portland at $348 round-trip.
•January ($803) and December ($662) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 130% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Traverse City to Portland?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Traverse City to Portland.
How long is a flight from Traverse City to Portland?
A nonstop flight from Traverse City to Portland takes 00m, covering 1,787 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Traverse City to Portland?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Traverse City to Portland flight?
Round-trip flights from Traverse City to Portland range from $368 to $587, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Traverse City to Portland looking right now?
One-way fares from Traverse City to Portland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $349, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Portland Airport (PDX)?
Portland Airport (PDX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Traverse City to Portland?
Flights from Traverse City to Portland usually depart from Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) and arrive at Portland (PDX).
Which airports do connecting flights from Traverse City to Portland pass through?
One-stop flights from Traverse City to Portland most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Traverse City to Portland?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Traverse City to Portland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $398 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $974, a difference of $576.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Traverse City to Portland?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 33m, compared with 7h 38m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 9h 47m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Traverse City and Portland?
Portland is 3 hours behind Traverse City (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Portland?
Some of the most popular sights in Portland are Moda Center, Oregon Convention Center and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Portland on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $398, about $576 less than Sunday fares (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Traverse City to Portland trip for September. Fares historically average $348 round-trip in that month - typically $455 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Portland Airport.

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland Air, OR
• Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
• Holiday Inn Portland-Airport (I-205) By IHG

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