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Flights to Traverse City in 2026

Cheapest flights to Traverse City

Wed 10/286:55 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Tue 11/34:55 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 9/2$301
Fri 12/255:07 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Thu 12/316:33 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 9/2$319
Wed 9/95:23 am -
1 stop5h 03m
Sat 9/122:57 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 9/1$349
Tue 9/156:00 am -
1 stop5h 08m
Sat 9/196:35 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Deal found 8/31$359
Thu 12/245:24 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Thu 12/316:33 am -
1 stop7h 03m
Deal found 9/2$365
Tue 10/206:00 am -
2 stops8h 11m
Sat 10/248:06 am -
1 stop5h 24m
Deal found 9/1$375
Tue 9/156:48 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Sat 9/192:57 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 8/31$378
Tue 9/227:37 am -
2 stops11h 09m
Tue 9/292:57 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 8/31$384
Sun 10/45:23 am -
1 stop5h 03m
Wed 10/711:56 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Deal found 9/1$397
Mon 9/215:23 am -
1 stop5h 03m
Mon 9/287:47 am -
1 stop5h 43m
Deal found 8/31$398
Fri 12/256:59 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Fri 1/16:05 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 9/2$399
Wed 9/91:25 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Sat 9/126:31 am -
2 stops7h 38m
Deal found 9/2$406

Find flight deals to Traverse City

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$585

Round-trip from

$301

One-way from

$199

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$318 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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NewarkTraverse City

EWR Newark - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

EWRTVC

Newark

Mon 11/9

10:45 am-4:01 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

NewarkTraverse City

EWR Newark - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

EWRTVC

Newark

Sun 10/4

5:23 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 03m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

New WindsorTraverse City

SWF New Windsor Stewart - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SWFTVC

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 10/2

8:48 pm-11:34 am

3 stops38h 46m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

NewarkTraverse City

EWR Newark - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

EWRTVC

Newark

Sun 9/20

5:23 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 03m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$239

NewarkTraverse City

EWR Newark - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

EWRTVC

Newark

Thu 9/17

5:23 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 03m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$239

NewarkTraverse City

EWR Newark - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

EWRTVC

Newark

Fri 10/2

5:23 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 03m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

New YorkTraverse City

LGA New York LaGuardia - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LGATVC

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/4

7:23 am-1:18 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

New WindsorTraverse City

SWF New Windsor Stewart - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

SWFTVC

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 10/2

8:48 pm-11:34 am

3 stops38h 46m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$292

New YorkTraverse City

LGA New York LaGuardia - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

LGATVC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/4

3:00 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$300

New YorkTraverse City

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

JFKTVC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

1:00 pm-10:34 am

1 stop21h 34m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$307

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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: Out of all of the providers offering Traverse City flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Traverse City flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Traverse City flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Traverse City. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Traverse City

How long is the flight to Traverse City?

On average, a flight from New York to Traverse City takes 8 hours 21 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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Traverse City 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

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).

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

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 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

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 $53, while round-trip flights cost around $79.

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

    A round-trip flight to Traverse City will typically cost around $479, however they can be found for as little as $79.

  • 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 0 minutes).

  • 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. Trailside45 Modern Getaway – Traverse City is the closest property to Traverse City Cherry Capital (0.0 mi away from Traverse City Cherry Capital).

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