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$309+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Traverse City (SMF - 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — TVC
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$369
(Delta)

One-way from

$309
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$392
From Sacramento Intl to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:28 amSMF - TVC
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Wed 10/16:00 amTVC - SMF
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 9/13$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/216:05 amSMF - TVC
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/264:16 pmTVC - SMF
1 stop9h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/2911:35 pmSMF - TVC
2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/33:35 pmTVC - SMF
2 stops26h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/255:00 amSMF - TVC
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/287:15 amTVC - SMF
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$679

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SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/27

11:28 am-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop7h 18m

$369

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/21

6:05 am-8:34 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 11/26

4:16 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$499

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/29

11:35 pm-3:12 pm

2 stops12h 37m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 10/3

3:35 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops26h 04m

$547

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/27

6:20 am-11:05 am

2 stops25h 45m

$309

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/28

8:45 am-8:34 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$343

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/28

5:30 am-7:06 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$348

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-8:16 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$393

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/28

6:20 am-8:16 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$563

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/28

12:55 pm-7:56 pm

3 stops28h 01m

$766

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Deals found on 9/14

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Traverse City

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

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 $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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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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Traverse City, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta can get you from Sacramento to Traverse City in just under 7h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Sacramento and Traverse City is about 1886 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($319) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Traverse City. American Airlines is 45% 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 $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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Traverse City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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