How long is the flight from South Dakota to Traverse City?

For as low as $249, American Airlines can have you in Traverse City from South Dakota in 3h 57m. There are 558 mi between South Dakota and Traverse City. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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 time of day to fly from SD to TVC?

When flying from South Dakota to Traverse City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Traverse City from South Dakota?

Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Traverse City from South Dakota.

Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Traverse City that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Traverse City?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Traverse City?

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Fri 12/512:41 pmRAP - TVC

2 stops7h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/84:36 pmTVC - RAP

2 stops7h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$389

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Fri 1/236:15 pmFSD - TVC

1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/265:49 pmTVC - FSD

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$249

Fri 12/512:41 pmRAP - TVC

2 stops7h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/84:36 pmTVC - RAP

2 stops7h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$389

Fri 1/2311:02 amFSD - TVC

2 stops11h 57mDelta

Mon 1/265:48 pmTVC - FSD

2 stops6h 18mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$397

Wed 3/257:45 amFSD - TVC

1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/287:00 amTVC - FSD

1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$407

Tue 3/245:10 amRAP - TVC

2 stops8h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/287:00 amTVC - RAP

2 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$423

Wed 3/2510:58 amFSD - TVC

2 stops23h 35mDelta

Sat 3/2812:00 pmTVC - FSD

2 stops8h 18mDelta

Deal found 10/28

$563

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Tue 11/1111:17 amFSD - TVC

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$365

Tue 11/116:30 amFSD - TVC

2 stops13h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$518

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Fri 1/23

6:15 pm-11:12 pm

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Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 1/26

5:49 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 41m

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Fri 12/5

12:41 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops7h 16m

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Mon 12/8

4:36 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 39m

$389

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FSD - TVC

FSDTVC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Fri 1/23

11:02 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 57m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 1/26

5:48 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops6h 18m

$397

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FSD - TVC

FSDTVC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 3/25

7:45 am-12:59 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 3/28

7:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$407

Rapid CityTraverse City

RAP - TVC

RAPTVC

Rapid City

Tue 3/24

5:10 am-4:00 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 3/28

7:00 am-9:18 am

2 stops28h 18m

$423

Sioux FallsTraverse City

FSD - TVC

FSDTVC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 3/25

10:58 am-11:33 am

2 stops23h 35m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 3/28

12:00 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops8h 18m

$563

Sioux FallsTraverse City

FSD - TVC

FSDTVC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 11/11

11:17 am-5:51 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$365

Sioux FallsTraverse City

FSD - TVC

FSDTVC

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-8:31 pm

2 stops13h 01m

$518

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Traverse City from South Dakota?
Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Traverse City from South Dakota.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to Traverse City?
For as low as $249, American Airlines can have you in Traverse City from South Dakota in 3h 57m. There are 558 mi between South Dakota and Traverse City. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Traverse City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Traverse City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Traverse City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Traverse City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Traverse City?
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United Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$357	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$366	Average$417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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