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 $294 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Sun Country Air, starting at $297 and $315 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 43% 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 $149 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $154 and Sun Country Air from $163 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Traverse City?

Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Traverse City check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta.

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

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Traverse City. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 35 days in advance to save up to 72% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 35 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $473, or $498 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City?

Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Traverse City in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $288.

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.

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mié. 8/62:35 pmSFO - TVC

1 stop6h 18mDelta

mié. 8/137:00 amTVC - SFO

2 stops10h 50mDelta

Deal found 6/18

$294

mar. 7/811:59 pmSFO - TVC

2 stops10h 11mAmerican Airlines

mar. 7/155:58 pmTVC - SFO

2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/18

$303

dom. 7/611:55 pmSFO - TVC

1 stop15h 17mSun Country Air

vie. 7/257:06 pmTVC - SFO

1 stop6h 47mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/16

$315

lun. 8/115:00 amSFO - TVC

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

lun. 8/252:15 pmTVC - SFO

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$333

lun. 8/119:11 amSFO - TVC

1 stop6h 07mMultiple Airlines

lun. 8/251:07 pmTVC - SFO

3 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$422

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mié. 8/62:35 pmSFO - TVC

1 stop6h 18mDelta

mié. 8/137:00 amTVC - SFO

2 stops10h 50mDelta

Deal found 6/18

$294

mar. 8/55:41 amSFO - TVC

1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines

vie. 8/85:41 amTVC - SFO

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$297

dom. 7/611:55 pmSFO - TVC

1 stop15h 17mSun Country Air

vie. 7/257:06 pmTVC - SFO

1 stop6h 47mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/16

$315

lun. 8/115:00 amSFO - TVC

1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines

lun. 8/252:15 pmTVC - SFO

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$333

lun. 8/119:11 amSFO - TVC

1 stop6h 07mMultiple Airlines

lun. 8/251:07 pmTVC - SFO

3 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$422

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vie. 6/202:25 pmSFO - TVC

1 stop6h 26mDelta

sáb. 6/286:00 amTVC - SFO

1 stop7h 25mDelta

Deal found 6/18

$297

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Deal found 6/15

$649

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1 stop6h 31mDelta

Deal found 6/15

$348

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1 stop10h 41mUnited Airlines

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1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/15

$637

jue. 6/262:40 pmSFO - TVC

1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines

dom. 6/292:43 pmTVC - SFO

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/17

$504

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1 stop15h 17mSun Country Air

vie. 7/257:06 pmTVC - SFO

1 stop6h 47mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/16

$315

lun. 7/711:25 pmSFO - TVC

1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines

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1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$379

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2 stops10h 11mAmerican Airlines

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2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/18

$303

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vie. 8/155:45 amSFO - TVC

1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/18

$149

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1 stop6h 18mDelta

Deal found 6/16

$154

dom. 7/611:55 pmSFO - TVC

1 stop15h 17mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/16

$163

vie. 8/157:03 pmSFO - TVC

3 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$380

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3 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/16

$535

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mié. 8/6

2:35 pm-11:53 pm

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mié. 8/13

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mar. 8/5

5:41 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 34m

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vie. 8/8

5:41 am-9:15 am

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SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

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dom. 7/6

11:55 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop15h 17m

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vie. 7/25

7:06 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$315

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SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

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lun. 8/11

5:00 am-3:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

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lun. 8/25

2:15 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$333

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SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

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lun. 8/11

9:11 am-6:18 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

lun. 8/25

1:07 pm-5:18 pm

3 stops31h 11m

$422

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

vie. 8/15

5:45 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$149

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

mié. 8/6

2:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$154

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

dom. 7/6

11:55 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$163

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

vie. 8/15

7:03 pm-11:33 pm

3 stops25h 30m

$380

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

dom. 7/6

9:11 am-5:32 pm

3 stops29h 21m

$535

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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 34 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to TVC?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to Traverse City have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 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

7,964 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 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

8,810 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 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

7,964 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

Sun Country Air

6.9

Okay

345 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 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

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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 $294 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Sun Country Air, starting at $297 and $315 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 43% 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 $149 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $154 and Sun Country Air from $163 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from San Francisco 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Traverse City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$277	Average$593	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$288	Average$490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$311	Average$616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$320	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%

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

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Rainfall in Traverse City by month

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Temperature in Traverse City by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

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