Traverse City

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Flights to Traverse City in 2025

Find the latest flights to Traverse City in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 12, 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$508

Round-trip from

$209

One-way from

$99

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$243 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
From New York to Traverse City Cherry Capital
One-way flight from New York to Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC)
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Traverse City Cherry Capital.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to Traverse City Cherry Capital.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Mon 7/72:00 pmEWR - TVC
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/156:55 amTVC - EWR
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$209
Mon 7/145:45 amEWR - TVC
1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/186:22 pmTVC - EWR
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$225
Wed 8/61:30 pmJFK - TVC
2 stops10h 23mDelta
Wed 8/136:00 amTVC - JFK
2 stops6h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/12$264
Thu 8/73:13 pmLGA - TVC
2 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/116:40 pmTVC - LGA
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$264
Wed 8/67:00 pmSWF - TVC
1 stop13h 44mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/1011:39 amTVC - SWF
1 stop7h 34mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$265
Thu 6/198:29 amJFK - TVC
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/21:26 pmTVC - JFK
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$269
Fri 7/44:59 pmEWR - TVC
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Wed 7/96:00 amTVC - EWR
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/10$269
Sat 7/195:55 pmLGA - TVC
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Sat 7/266:04 pmTVC - LGA
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/12$269
Sun 6/296:30 amJFK - TVC
1 stop4h 31mJetBlue
Thu 7/311:46 amTVC - JFK
1 stop6h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 6/12$289
Mon 7/76:25 amLGA - TVC
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/157:00 amTVC - LGA
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
Sat 7/198:00 amLGA - TVC
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2610:50 amTVC - LGA
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$294
Wed 9/106:05 amEWR - TVC
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/153:34 pmTVC - EWR
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$324

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkTraverse City

EWR - TVC

EWRTVC

Newark

Mon 7/7

2:00 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 7/15

6:55 am-8:59 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$209

NewarkTraverse City

EWR - TVC

EWRTVC

Newark

Mon 7/14

5:45 am-5:32 pm

1 stop11h 47m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 7/18

6:22 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$225

New YorkTraverse City

JFK - TVC

JFKTVC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/6

1:30 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/13

6:00 am-12:59 pm

2 stops6h 59m

$264

New YorkTraverse City

LGA - TVC

LGATVC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/7

3:13 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 8/11

6:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop15h 20m

$264

New WindsorTraverse City

SWF - TVC

SWFTVC

New Windsor Stewart

Wed 8/6

7:00 pm-8:44 am

1 stop13h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 8/10

11:39 am-7:13 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$265

New YorkTraverse City

JFK - TVC

JFKTVC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/22

6:30 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 7/12

1:26 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$269

NewarkTraverse City

EWR - TVC

EWRTVC

Newark

Fri 7/4

4:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 7/9

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$269

New YorkTraverse City

LGA - TVC

LGATVC

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/19

5:55 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 7/26

6:04 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$269

New YorkTraverse City

JFK - TVC

JFKTVC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/29

6:30 am-11:01 am

1 stop4h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 7/3

11:46 am-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$289

New YorkTraverse City

LGA - TVC

LGATVC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/7

6:25 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop4h 18m

$289

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Best time to book a flight to Traverse City

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Traverse City

When is the best time to book a flight to Traverse City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Traverse City. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Traverse City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Traverse City?

On average, a flight from New York to Traverse City takes 4 hours 14 minutes. Flights to Traverse City from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Traverse City

The most flights from New York to Traverse City are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Traverse City?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Traverse City are American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Traverse City by month

Plan your trip to Traverse City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Traverse City ranges from 1.5 - 3.5 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Traverse City when rainfall is around 1.5 in.

Temperature in Traverse City by month

Plan your trip to Traverse City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Traverse City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Traverse City. 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 Traverse City. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines to Traverse City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

FAQs about flying to Traverse City

Traverse City is a relatively small city in Michigan that isn’t even 10 square miles big. But it’s part of the Traverse City micropolitan area, which is one of the largest micropolitan areas in the whole country. It stretches out over more than 4,500 square miles. This helps explain why the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is so accessible. It offers non-stop flights to almost 20 cities throughout the U.S. through airlines like American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, and it also has flights from across the country landing at it every day. If you’re planning to visit any portion of the Traverse City micropolitan area, think about booking a flight to TVC and going from there.

If you would like to make your way to Cherry Capital Airport, Chicago is one of the best places to do it from. You can take non-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to TVC and get there in just over 1 hour. Otherwise, you will need to plan to make at least one stop between most other airports and TVC. It’ll just be a matter of trying to track down one-stop flights that don’t have layovers that are too long. Flying from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to TVC, for example, will call for you to make a stop at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) on the way, but you might still be able to get to TVC within about 5 hours. You can get to TVC at around the same time by taking a one-stop flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) with a layover at DTW.

Unless you’ll be staying right in Traverse City after flying from your city to Cherry Capital Airport, (TVC) you’ll likely need to drive from TVC to wherever you’ll be visiting in the Traverse City micropolitan area. To make this possible, you may want to explore the idea of renting a car when you arrive in Traverse City. Fortunately, several car rental agencies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National all have pickup locations right at TVC for your convenience.

  • What should I pack for a flight to Traverse City?

    If you happen to be visiting Traverse City in June, July, or August, warm-weather clothing like tank tops, shorts, and sandals will all be must-have items in your luggage. The temperatures tend to get up into the 70s, 80s, and sometimes even the 90s in the summertime. But those visiting Traverse City at other times of the year should prepare for colder temperatures that will drop down into the 40s, 30s, and 20s at times. It also rains a lot in Traverse City with the city getting up to 13 days of rain on average in some months. That might be reason enough to pack a pair of rain boots and an umbrella in your luggage.

  • What are some things to do in Traverse City?

    When the weather allows it, there are tons of things you can do outside when you visit Traverse City. From climbing on the dunes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to walking around at the Bowers Harbor Vineyards, you’ll be able to enjoy Mother Nature at her best in Traverse City. You can also walk around at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a mental asylum-turned-shopping plaza, or take in all the culture you can handle at the Interlochen Center for the Arts.

  • Can I take public transportation from Cherry Capital Airport to Traverse City?

    The simplest way to get from Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) to the center of Traverse City is by renting a car or calling a ridesharing service. But you’ll also have the option to take public transportation when you want to go from TVC to Traverse City. There is a bus stop right near TVC that will put you on the 14 route towards Acme to Traverse City. Take it to the Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 before getting off and walking about half a mile to Traverse City.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Traverse City?

    Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), located 2.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Traverse City. Booking flights from New York to Traverse City Cherry Capital should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight from 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Traverse City if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Traverse City on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Traverse City?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, JetBlue is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Traverse City.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Traverse City?

    Traverse City Cherry Capital is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Traverse City. One-way flights to Traverse City Cherry Capital typically cost $58, while round-trip flights cost around $64.

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

    A round-trip flight to Traverse City will typically cost around $130, however they can be found for as little as $64.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Traverse City depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Traverse City, Detroit offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 1 minute).

  • Which airport is closest to Dennos Museum Center?

    If being close to Dennos Museum Center is important to you, you’ll want to land at Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.

  • Does Traverse City Cherry Capital have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Traverse City Cherry Capital can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Traverse City Cherry Capital?

    Yes. Traverse City Cherry Capital has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cozy 2BR - Heated Bath Floors - Close To town is the closest property to Traverse City Cherry Capital (0.0 mi away from Traverse City Cherry Capital).

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