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$229+ 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — SMF
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
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 March 16, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/174:14 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop10h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 4/1912:34 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/145:52 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Tue 4/2111:05 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop9h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/35:40 am
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 5/1911:48 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/145:52 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Wed 4/2211:05 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop9h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/145:52 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Mon 4/208:55 pm
SMF
-
TVC
2 stops11h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 4/75:49 pm
TVC
-
SMF
2 stops8h 53m
Delta
Tue 4/217:46 pm
SMF
-
TVC
2 stops12h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/145:52 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Sat 4/1811:05 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop9h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/1512:10 pm
TVC
-
SMF
2 stops13h 11m
Delta
Tue 4/217:46 pm
SMF
-
TVC
2 stops12h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 4/241:43 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop8h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 5/211:59 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$423

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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$229
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$505
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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 ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($40 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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Traverse City to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 6/16

5:50 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/5

11:00 pm-9:39 am

1 stop7h 39m

$394

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 4/14

5:52 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/28

11:05 pm-11:28 am

1 stop9h 23m

$394

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 4/14

5:52 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/25

5:27 pm-11:28 am

2 stops15h 01m

$399

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 4/15

5:52 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

11:05 pm-11:28 am

1 stop9h 23m

$419

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/23

5:30 am-11:51 am

1 stop9h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/6

1:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$439

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-10:21 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/18

6:14 pm-11:28 am

2 stops14h 14m

$457

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 4/14

12:40 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops13h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

7:51 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$469

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 4/25

5:40 am-2:12 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

8:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$469
Cheapest one-way

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 5/15

6:56 pm-7:31 pm

3 stops51h 35m

$246

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/17

1:45 pm-7:31 pm

3 stops56h 46m

$252

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Deals found on 3/16

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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 March.
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 $255). 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.

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 March 16, 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
9,428 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,428 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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 $369, American Airlines can have you in Sacramento from Traverse City in 7h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1886 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($234), offers the cheapest pricing from Traverse City to Sacramento. United Airlines is 44% 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 $255). 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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