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$224+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Traverse City (SFO - 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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TVC
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/132:21 pm
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop6h 38m
Delta
Tue 8/186:40 am
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/221:54 pm
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Fri 8/282:05 pm
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/265:30 am
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 8/315:13 pm
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Wed 8/266:13 am
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop8h 37m
Delta
Mon 8/316:40 am
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Wed 9/232:20 pm
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop6h 38m
Delta
Tue 9/291:30 pm
TVC
-
SFO
2 stops9h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/46:04 am
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 8/127:27 pm
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/2110:35 pm
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:44 pm
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2710:35 pm
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Wed 9/94:44 pm
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 10/512:35 am
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop6h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 10/146:00 am
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop7h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/1811:30 pm
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 9/206:31 am
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop6h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/176:13 am
SFO
-
TVC
1 stop8h 37m
Delta
Mon 8/246:30 pm
TVC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 17m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$414

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 24, 2026.

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1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Delta)

One-way from

$224
(Kiwi.com)

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May

Average price

$592
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Wed 9/23

11:37 am-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/29

1:30 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$349

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

5:05 am-4:41 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 8/29

5:13 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$359

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:15 pm-11:14 am

1 stop8h 59m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 9/16

5:57 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$359
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

10:35 pm-8:28 am

1 stop6h 53m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 8/29

4:44 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$389

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

10:35 pm-8:28 am

1 stop6h 53m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 9/9

4:44 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$392

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

5:30 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 8/19

5:13 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$439

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

10:59 pm-9:55 am

1 stop7h 56m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 8/13

2:08 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$464

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

12:35 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 13m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 9/4

6:35 pm-8:38 am

1 stop17h 03m

$552

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

12:00 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 8/23

5:25 am-10:26 am

1 stop8h 01m

$560
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Wed 10/7

9:44 pm-10:54 am

1 stop10h 10m

$282

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Traverse City

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Traverse City

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City (average of $368). Flying from San Francisco to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $879). 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 San Francisco to Traverse City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Traverse City flights typically cost between $467 and $774 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $349 on Delta (Aug 13-Aug 18).

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 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco 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
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ATL - GRR

This was the best! Everything moved quickly! This was a connecting flight for me and my child coming off an international flight that was delayed by a hour and we just zipped through that airport. We had to pick up our luggage, recheck our luggage, go through customs and make it to our gate within a hour to make our connecting flight and we got to our gate with 15 minutes to spare before boarding began. Everything just moved efficiently and before I knew it we were taking off. This was a two hour flight and drinks and snacks were offered. Just a great experience.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ATL - GRR

This was the best! Everything moved quickly! This was a connecting flight for me and my child coming off an international flight that was delayed by a hour and we just zipped through that airport. We had to pick up our luggage, recheck our luggage, go through customs and make it to our gate within a hour to make our connecting flight and we got to our gate with 15 minutes to spare before boarding began. Everything just moved efficiently and before I knew it we were taking off. This was a two hour flight and drinks and snacks were offered. Just a great experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ATL - GRR

This was the best! Everything moved quickly! This was a connecting flight for me and my child coming off an international flight that was delayed by a hour and we just zipped through that airport. We had to pick up our luggage, recheck our luggage, go through customs and make it to our gate within a hour to make our connecting flight and we got to our gate with 15 minutes to spare before boarding began. Everything just moved efficiently and before I knew it we were taking off. This was a two hour flight and drinks and snacks were offered. Just a great experience.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

ATL - GRR

This was the best! Everything moved quickly! This was a connecting flight for me and my child coming off an international flight that was delayed by a hour and we just zipped through that airport. We had to pick up our luggage, recheck our luggage, go through customs and make it to our gate within a hour to make our connecting flight and we got to our gate with 15 minutes to spare before boarding began. Everything just moved efficiently and before I knew it we were taking off. This was a two hour flight and drinks and snacks were offered. Just a great experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Traverse City in just under 8h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 45m. The distance from San Francisco to Traverse City is about 1956 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 San Francisco to Traverse City round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Traverse City is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $288 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $297 and $348 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $158 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $168 and Sun Country Air from $201 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Traverse City?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City (average of $368). Flying from San Francisco to Traverse City in December is currently the most expensive (average of $879). 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 San Francisco to Traverse City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$288Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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