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$193+ Cheap flights from Traverse City (TVC) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — SFO
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$193
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$353
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Cheapest flights from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 12/139:00 amTVC - SFO
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/166:00 amSFO - TVC
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sat 12/1312:54 pmTVC - SFO
2 stops11h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:00 amSFO - TVC
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Mon 10/275:54 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Mon 11/310:57 pmSFO - TVC
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/1$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Wed 10/157:15 amTVC - SFO
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/195:15 amSFO - TVC
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/30$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Fri 10/105:54 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Mon 11/105:50 amSFO - TVC
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/1$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Fri 10/105:54 pmTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Thu 11/68:20 amSFO - TVC
2 stops11h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/1$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/116:20 amTVC - SFO
2 stops9h 00mDelta
Wed 11/58:20 amSFO - TVC
2 stops11h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/1$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/156:20 amTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Sat 11/811:38 amSFO - TVC
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 10/1$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/156:20 amTVC - SFO
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Mon 11/109:30 pmSFO - TVC
2 stops11h 01mDelta
Deal found 10/1$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 11/612:52 pmTVC - SFO
2 stops12h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/127:10 amSFO - TVC
2 stops10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/173:53 pmTVC - SJC
1 stop9h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/216:30 amSJC - TVC
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Wed 10/152:19 pmTVC - SJC
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/186:30 amSJC - TVC
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/2$469

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Traverse City

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 12/13

5:19 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$289

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 11/6

6:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

11:45 am-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$289

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 12/13

4:36 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-3:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$289

Traverse CitySan Francisco

TVC - SFO

TVCSFO

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/29

5:54 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

7:15 am-10:50 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$294

Traverse CitySan Jose

TVC - SJC

TVCSJC

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 10/23

4:11 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 34m

San Jose

Tue 10/28

8:00 am-10:24 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$380

Traverse CitySan Jose

TVC - SJC

TVCSJC

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 10/23

3:53 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Jose

Tue 10/28

6:30 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$448

Traverse CitySan Jose

TVC - SJC

TVCSJC

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/11

5:54 pm-8:18 am

2 stops17h 24m

San Jose

Tue 11/4

9:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$507

Traverse CityOakland

TVC - OAK

TVCOAK

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/11

6:20 am-11:50 am

2 stops8h 30m

Oakland

Tue 11/4

5:55 am-10:50 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$530

Traverse CitySan Jose

TVC - SJC

TVCSJC

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/15

3:40 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 26m

San Jose

Sun 10/19

6:30 am-6:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$534

Traverse CitySan Jose

TVC - SJC

TVCSJC

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 10/16

3:35 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Jose

Mon 10/20

6:30 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$549

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TVC to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 2, 2025.

When flying from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated October 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,962 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 2.7 mi journey to Cherry Capital (TVC) from Traverse City’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area?

    A quick flight from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area can take about 7h 13m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. The distance from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area is about 1956 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $212. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular flight routes from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area are Traverse City Cherry Capital - San Francisco, Traverse City Cherry Capital - San Jose and Traverse City Cherry Capital - Oakland.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 3 airlines flying from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Traverse City to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$285Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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