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$354+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — TVC
Apr 30 — May 71
Thu 4/30
Thu 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Traverse City

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 March 31, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 5/811:45 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop9h 14m
Delta
Sat 5/166:26 am
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 5/87:35 am
SMF
-
TVC
2 stops13h 24m
Delta
Fri 5/156:08 pm
TVC
-
SMF
2 stops8h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/28$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 7/1111:47 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop9h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 7/155:06 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop9h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/1511:48 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop9h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 4/224:14 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop10h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 4/2711:42 pm
SMF
-
TVC
2 stops9h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 5/45:40 am
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 7/212:24 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 7/296:32 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 7/155:17 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop7h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 7/225:06 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop9h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/2812:34 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1612:41 pm
TVC
-
SMF
2 stops13h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$440

Find 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 March 31, 2026.

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Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$354
(Delta)

Popular in

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April

Average price

$583
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 March 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/9

11:04 pm-11:21 am

1 stop9h 17m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/16

6:08 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$369

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/8

11:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/16

6:26 am-10:22 am

1 stop6h 56m

$369
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/21

2:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 7/29

6:32 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$431

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/2

11:59 pm-10:57 am

1 stop7h 58m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 5/6

2:20 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$469

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/8

10:33 am-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 5/15

2:20 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops9h 22m

$474
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

7:41 pm-11:21 am

2 stops12h 40m

$354

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

2:09 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$383

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

10:37 am-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$383

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/11

2:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$383
Quickest one-way

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/9

5:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$383

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Deals found on 3/29

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Traverse City flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Traverse City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Traverse City flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Traverse City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Traverse City (average of $288). Flying from Sacramento to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $448). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Traverse City?

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 March 31, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Traverse City, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,367 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,367 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,367 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
9,526 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,367 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
7.1
Good
11,546 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,367 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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

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 and United Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Traverse City in just under 6h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 42m. The distance between Sacramento and Traverse City is about 1886 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 Sacramento to Traverse City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($282), American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($331) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Traverse City. Delta is 50% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Traverse City (average of $288). Flying from Sacramento to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $448). 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 Sacramento to Traverse City

Discover the top 3 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$282Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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