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$136+ 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — TVC
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Wed 8/19
Wed 8/26
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 July 20, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/112:23 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 8/194:44 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop9h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 8/2210:50 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop8h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 8/297:15 am
TVC
-
SMF
2 stops8h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:56 am
SMF
-
TVC
2 stops12h 50m
Delta
Sat 8/296:40 am
TVC
-
SMF
2 stops9h 44m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/1412:57 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 8/257:15 am
TVC
-
SMF
2 stops9h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Tue 9/152:23 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 9/243:30 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop9h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 9/162:23 pm
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 9/304:48 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop8h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 9/2310:40 am
SMF
-
TVC
1 stop8h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 9/286:00 pm
TVC
-
SMF
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$506

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 July 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$643
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/11

2:23 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/19

4:44 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$349

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

9:20 am-8:34 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/19

3:33 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$349

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/22

6:56 am-10:46 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 8/29

6:40 am-1:24 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$359

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

6:45 pm-11:14 am

2 stops13h 29m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/19

6:20 am-12:21 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$359

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/15

2:23 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 9/24

3:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$373
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/16

2:23 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 9/30

4:48 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$435

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/18

10:14 am-10:22 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 9/25

6:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$440

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/14

6:57 pm-8:28 am

2 stops10h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 8/25

7:15 am-1:52 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$459
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/11

5:07 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$136
Quickest one-way

SacramentoTraverse City

SMF - TVC

SMFTVC

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/5

2:23 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$202

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/16

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Traverse City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Traverse City in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Traverse City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 July 20, 2026.
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
10,006 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,820 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Sacramento to Traverse City in just under 6h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 15m. 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, American Airlines ($288), and United Airlines ($378) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Traverse City. American Airlines is 56% 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.

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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 July 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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