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 30, 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$519

Round-trip from

$212

One-way from

$117

Good round-trip deal

$298 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 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 30, 2025.

Mon 8/1810:31 amEWR - TVC
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/221:07 pmTVC - EWR
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$212
Mon 8/185:00 amEWR - TVC
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/611:31 amTVC - EWR
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$229
Tue 8/194:54 pmJFK - TVC
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Sat 8/236:10 pmTVC - JFK
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/29$264
Sun 7/277:30 amJFK - TVC
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/51:26 pmTVC - JFK
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$269
Fri 8/158:15 pmEWR - TVC
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Tue 8/196:00 amTVC - EWR
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/30$269
Sat 7/195:55 pmLGA - TVC
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Wed 7/236:00 amTVC - LGA
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/30$269
Fri 8/86:00 amLGA - TVC
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/186:50 pmTVC - LGA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$271
Fri 7/116:15 pmEWR - TVC
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/152:12 pmTVC - EWR
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$279
Sun 8/176:30 amJFK - TVC
1 stop4h 31mJetBlue
Sat 8/2312:17 pmTVC - JFK
1 stop6h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 6/28$289
Sat 7/198:00 amLGA - TVC
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2610:50 amTVC - LGA
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$289
Thu 10/211:55 amEWR - TVC
2 stops21h 56mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/511:34 amTVC - EWR
2 stops22h 31mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/28$318
Thu 7/247:52 pmSWF - TVC
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/279:34 amTVC - SWF
3 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$655

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NewarkTraverse City

EWR - TVC

EWRTVC

Newark

Mon 8/18

10:31 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 8/22

1:07 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$212

NewarkTraverse City

EWR - TVC

EWRTVC

Newark

Mon 8/18

5:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/6

11:31 am-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$229

New YorkTraverse City

JFK - TVC

JFKTVC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/19

4:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 8/23

6:10 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$264

New YorkTraverse City

JFK - TVC

JFKTVC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/27

7:30 am-2:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 8/5

1:26 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$269

NewarkTraverse City

EWR - TVC

EWRTVC

Newark

Fri 8/15

8:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$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

Wed 7/23

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

$269

New YorkTraverse City

LGA - TVC

LGATVC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/8

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 8/18

6:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop15h 10m

$271

NewarkTraverse City

EWR - TVC

EWRTVC

Newark

Fri 7/11

6:15 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 7/15

2:12 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$279

New YorkTraverse City

JFK - TVC

JFKTVC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/17

6:30 am-11:01 am

1 stop4h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 8/23

12:17 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$289

New YorkTraverse City

LGA - TVC

LGATVC

New York LaGuardia

Sat 7/19

8:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 7/26

10:50 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$289

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The best insider tips for flights to Traverse City

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Traverse City trip
Airlines
American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers 34”-35” seat pitch; more comfort than standard economy.


American's Flagship Business offers 6’ 7” lay-flat beds and direct aisle access on international flights.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, but snacks and meals cost extra.


Alaska Airlines offers 32” legroom in Main Cabin; pre-order hot meals online 24 hours before flight.

Sun Country Air

Sun Country's Best seats offer extra legroom, preferred boarding, and a complimentary alcoholic beverage.


Sun Country's priority check-in and boarding streamline travel; available for a fee per traveler.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and complimentary drinks on international flights.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights for SkyMiles members; sign up onboard.

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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding; no checked bags on domestic routes.


United's Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; only personal items allowed unless exceptions apply.

Allegiant Air

Allegiant's base fare includes only a personal item; carry-ons and checked bags cost extra.


Allegiant offers nonstop flights between smaller cities, skipping large hubs and layovers.

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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 27, 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 7 hours 34 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.

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 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

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 $51, while round-trip flights cost around $41.

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

    A round-trip flight to Traverse City will typically cost around $181, however they can be found for as little as $41.

  • 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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