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

According to our current data, Delta ($289), American Airlines ($344), and United Airlines ($346) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Traverse City. Delta is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Traverse City?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Traverse City flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Traverse City?

Users have found that flying from Sacramento to Traverse City on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Traverse City?

Find a great deal and save up to 69% by booking at least 35 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Sacramento to Traverse City within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $473.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Traverse City?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Traverse City from Sacramento average $519. You can even find prices in January for less than $519, as users have found deals to Traverse City from as low as $288. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Traverse City from Sacramento. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 65%.

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

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Round-trip from	$289 (Delta)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$587

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Tue 8/122:03 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Tue 8/196:00 amTVC - SMF

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$289

Thu 7/109:58 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop10h 59mAmerican Airlines

Thu 7/175:10 pmTVC - SMF

1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$344

Tue 6/2411:59 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/207:15 amTVC - SMF

1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$346

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Tue 8/122:03 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Tue 8/196:00 amTVC - SMF

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$289

Thu 7/109:58 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop10h 59mAmerican Airlines

Thu 7/175:10 pmTVC - SMF

1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$344

Tue 6/2411:59 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/207:15 amTVC - SMF

1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$346

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Tue 6/2411:59 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/207:15 amTVC - SMF

1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$346

Thu 7/109:58 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop10h 59mAmerican Airlines

Thu 7/175:10 pmTVC - SMF

1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$344

Fri 7/1111:15 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop7h 23mDelta

Thu 7/175:54 pmTVC - SMF

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$289

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Thu 7/178:39 pmSMF - TVC

2 stops13h 01mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$294

Thu 7/1711:45 pmSMF - TVC

1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$334

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SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/12

2:03 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$289

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/10

9:58 pm-11:57 am

1 stop10h 59m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 7/17

5:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$344

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/24

11:59 pm-11:39 am

1 stop8h 40m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/20

7:15 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 33m

$346

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/17

8:39 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops13h 01m

$294

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/17

11:45 pm-11:54 am

1 stop9h 09m

$334

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Sacramento to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 SMF to TVC?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Traverse City in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Traverse City round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($289), American Airlines ($344), and United Airlines ($346) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Traverse City. Delta is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Traverse City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Traverse City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Traverse City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Traverse City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Traverse City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Traverse City?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Sacramento to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Traverse City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$234	Average$439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$319	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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