Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Francisco to Traverse City?

Flights connecting via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 17m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Traverse City Cherry Capital?

Sun Country Air is the most popular carrier operating from San Francisco to Traverse City Cherry Capital

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Francisco and Traverse City?

Detroit (DTW) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What airlines fly to Traverse City?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Traverse City from San Francisco according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Traverse City. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Traverse City on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Francisco to Traverse City?

Denver (DEN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 14m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Traverse City?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $378.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$164 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Traverse City?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $458 to $760. The lowest price recently found on this route was $344.

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12:35 am - 11:48 am

SFO

TVC

8h 13m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 6:24 pm

TVC

SFO

7h 19m

1 stop

$344United Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1

11:37 am - 12:08 am

SFO

TVC

9h 31m

1 stop

6:40 am - 10:25 am

TVC

SFO

6h 45m

1 stop

$349Delta

Wed, Jul 29 - Sat, Sep 5

5:30 am - 4:23 pm

SFO

TVC

7h 53m

1 stop

4:15 pm - 11:28 pm

TVC

SFO

10h 13m

1 stop

$374American Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Wed, Sep 16

6:00 am - 5:10 pm

SFO

TVC

8h 10m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 10:39 pm

TVC

SFO

7h 49m

1 stop

$376Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

5:30 am - 4:23 pm

SFO

TVC

7h 53m

1 stop

5:13 pm - 10:18 pm

TVC

SFO

8h 05m

1 stop

$384American Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 19

10:35 pm - 9:28 am

SFO

TVC

7h 53m

1 stop

6:31 am - 10:26 am

TVC

SFO

6h 55m

1 stop

$391United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

5:36 pm - 9:55 am

SFO

TVC

13h 19m

2 stops

5:57 pm - 9:49 pm

TVC

SFO

6h 52m

1 stop

$392Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

2:36 pm - 11:14 am

SFO

TVC

17h 38m

2 stops

5:57 pm - 9:49 pm

TVC

SFO

6h 52m

1 stop

$397Delta

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 5:10 pm

SFO

TVC

8h 10m

1 stop

5:50 pm - 10:39 pm

TVC

SFO

7h 49m

1 stop

$411Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 2

11:37 am - 12:08 am

SFO

TVC

9h 31m

1 stop

6:40 am - 8:05 pm

TVC

SFO

16h 25m

2 stops

$417Delta

Wed, Jul 29 - Sat, Sep 5

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American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

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American Airlines

Aug 21

SFO5:30 amSan Francisco

7h 53m

1 stop

TVC4:23 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Sep 16

TVC4:15 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

10h 13m

1 stop

SFO11:28 pmSan Francisco

$374

American Airlines

Aug 14

SFO5:30 amSan Francisco

7h 53m

1 stop

TVC4:23 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Aug 19

TVC5:13 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

8h 05m

1 stop

SFO10:18 pmSan Francisco

$384

American Airlines

Aug 14

SFO5:30 amSan Francisco

7h 53m

1 stop

TVC4:23 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Aug 19

TVC5:13 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

8h 05m

1 stop

SFO10:18 pmSan Francisco

$429

Delta flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Traverse City flight tickets

Delta

Jul 29

SFO11:37 amSan Francisco

9h 31m

1 stop

TVC12:08 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

Sep 5

TVC6:40 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

6h 45m

1 stop

SFO10:25 amSan Francisco

$349

Delta

Nov 25

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

8h 10m

1 stop

TVC5:10 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

Dec 2

TVC5:50 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

7h 49m

1 stop

SFO10:39 pmSan Francisco

$376

Delta

Sep 1

SFO5:36 pmSan Francisco

13h 19m

2 stops

TVC9:55 amTraverse City Cherry Capital

Sep 30

TVC5:57 pmTraverse City Cherry Capital

6h 52m

1 stop

SFO9:49 pmSan Francisco

$392

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Thu 8/27

12:35 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 13m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/1

2:05 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$344

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SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

11:37 am-12:08 am

1 stop9h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/5

6:40 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 45m

$349

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SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

5:30 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 9/16

4:15 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$374

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SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Wed 11/25

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/2

5:50 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$376

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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

$384

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San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

10:35 pm-9:28 am

1 stop7h 53m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 9/20

6:31 am-10:26 am

1 stop6h 55m

$391

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

5:36 pm-9:55 am

2 stops13h 19m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 9/30

5:57 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$392

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

2:36 pm-11:14 am

2 stops17h 38m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 9/30

5:57 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$397

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/2

5:50 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$411

San FranciscoTraverse City

SFO - TVC

SFOTVC

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

11:37 am-12:08 am

1 stop9h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/5

6:40 am-8:05 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$417

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Traverse City?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Traverse City?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $368. If you don’t want to visit Traverse City in May, then you should wait until November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $403.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Traverse City from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Traverse City for around $538 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Traverse City from San Francisco for as low as $468 on momondo.

How have San Francisco to Traverse City flight prices changed over time?

When to book flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

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Fastest flight time	6h 49m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Traverse City takes 6h 49m

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Traverse City. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Traverse City.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Traverse City

How far is San Francisco to Traverse City Cherry Capital by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to Traverse City Cherry Capital will travel around 1950.7 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 6h 49m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Traverse City?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Francisco to Traverse City is American Airlines, representing 45% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 36% and Delta at 19%.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Traverse City

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,764 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $377	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,927 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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