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$170+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Traverse City (MCI - TVC)

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — TVC
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC). 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$469
From Kansas City to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 9/910:46 amMCI - TVC
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/75:53 pmTVC - MCI
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/53:23 pmMCI - TVC
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/94:41 pmTVC - MCI
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/510:46 amMCI - TVC
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/85:47 pmTVC - MCI
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Thu 9/43:23 pmMCI - TVC
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/93:34 pmTVC - MCI
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/510:46 amMCI - TVC
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/911:31 amTVC - MCI
2 stops12h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/227:21 pmMCI - TVC
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/256:00 amTVC - MCI
1 stop3h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 8/277:25 amMCI - TVC
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/85:47 pmTVC - MCI
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$354

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City to Traverse City 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Tue 9/9

10:46 am-5:02 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 10/7

5:53 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$249

Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Fri 9/5

3:23 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/9

4:41 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$254

Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Fri 9/5

9:37 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 9/8

5:47 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$254

Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Fri 9/5

9:37 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/9

1:54 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$254

Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Thu 9/4

3:23 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/9

3:34 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$271

Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Fri 11/7

10:22 am-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$170

Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Mon 10/6

5:51 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$239

Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Wed 9/24

9:37 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$239

Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Wed 9/24

5:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$239

Kansas CityTraverse City

MCI - TVC

MCITVC

Kansas City

Mon 10/6

3:32 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$239

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Traverse City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Traverse City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kansas City to Traverse City?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Kansas City to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 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 August 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Traverse City, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Traverse City. 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 Kansas City to Traverse City?

    Departing from Kansas City to Traverse City will take you 5h 16m. The distance between Kansas City and Traverse City is about 600 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kansas City to Traverse City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Traverse City is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $248 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $248 and $288 round-trip. Delta is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kansas City to Traverse City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $170 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $239 and American Airlines from $239 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kansas City to Traverse City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Traverse City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kansas City to Traverse City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City to Traverse City 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 Kansas City to Traverse City?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Kansas City to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Kansas City to Traverse City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City to Traverse City. 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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