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$195+ Cheap flights from Traverse City to Sacramento (TVC - SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — SMF
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Traverse City to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Traverse City to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Traverse City to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/233:30 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Sun 5/2411:55 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/236:00 am
TVC
-
SMF
2 stops9h 51m
Delta
Fri 5/2910:40 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop8h 57m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:00 am
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Fri 8/1411:03 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:00 am
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Tue 8/1110:40 pm
SMF
-
TVC
2 stops11h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:00 am
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Sun 8/911:03 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:00 am
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Tue 8/1111:03 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:00 am
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Sun 8/910:40 pm
SMF
-
TVC
2 stops11h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/236:00 am
TVC
-
SMF
2 stops9h 51m
Delta
Sat 5/3011:00 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop9h 26m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/233:30 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Sun 5/3111:55 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop7h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$396

Find flight deals from Traverse City to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Traverse City (TVC) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$195
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$776
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One-way flight from Traverse City Cherry Capital to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Traverse City to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Traverse City to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/23

3:30 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/24

11:55 pm-10:54 am

1 stop7h 59m

$309

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/23

3:18 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

11:59 pm-11:28 am

1 stop8h 29m

$399

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/23

3:30 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/30

11:55 pm-10:54 am

1 stop7h 59m

$399

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/24

3:30 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/1

7:00 pm-10:54 am

2 stops12h 54m

$404

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-12:51 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/31

11:00 pm-11:26 am

1 stop9h 26m

$422

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/23

4:14 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop10h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

7:06 pm-11:26 am

2 stops13h 20m

$429

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/23

3:30 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

7:00 pm-10:54 am

2 stops12h 54m

$429

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/23

5:50 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/31

11:00 pm-11:26 am

1 stop9h 26m

$432

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 5/22

6:00 am-9:56 pm

1 stop18h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/29

5:15 pm-10:37 am

2 stops14h 22m

$482

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 2/27

12:46 pm-11:13 am

3 stops49h 27m

$195

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Compare providers for flights from Traverse City to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Traverse City to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Traverse City-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Traverse City-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Traverse City-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Traverse City to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Traverse City with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Traverse City to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to Sacramento?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to Sacramento (average of $250). Flying from Traverse City to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $413). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Traverse City to Sacramento?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Traverse City to Sacramento. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Traverse City to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Traverse City to Sacramento?

    For as low as $309, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from Traverse City in 8h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1886 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Traverse City to Sacramento round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($294), offers the cheapest pricing from Traverse City to Sacramento. United Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Traverse City to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Traverse City to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Traverse City to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Traverse City to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Traverse City to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Traverse City to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to Sacramento?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to Sacramento (average of $250). Flying from Traverse City to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $413). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Traverse City to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Traverse City to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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