How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?

For as low as $414, United Airlines can have you in Traverse City from Santa Barbara in 12h 47m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Traverse City is about 1940 mi.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Barbara to Traverse City flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 62% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 57 days in advance to save up to 154% 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 57 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 Santa Barbara to Traverse City 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $478, or $488 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Traverse City from Santa Barbara. Users have commonly found prices around $601 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $278. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to TVC?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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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How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?
For as low as $414, United Airlines can have you in Traverse City from Santa Barbara in 12h 47m. The distance between Santa Barbara and Traverse City is about 1940 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to Traverse City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Traverse City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Traverse City?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Santa Barbara 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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