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$102 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City departing on 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Traverse City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Traverse City (SFO-TVC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Traverse City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:19 pm - 12:01 amSFO-TVC
6h 42m1 stop
6:20 am - 1:08 pmTVC-SFO
9h 48m2 stops
$423Delta
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Tue, Jul 16 - Sat, Jul 20
12:12 am - 11:14 amSFO-TVC
8h 02m1 stop
2:10 pm - 7:31 pmTVC-SFO
8h 21m1 stop
$424United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 19
5:50 pm - 3:09 pmSFO-TVC
18h 19m1 stop
4:00 pm - 11:03 amTVC-SFO
22h 03m1 stop
$425Sun Country Air
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Thu, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 2
6:00 am - 9:11 pmSFO-TVC
12h 11m1 stop
12:41 pm - 8:00 pmTVC-SFO
10h 19m1 stop
$426American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 13
2:19 pm - 12:01 amSFO-TVC
6h 42m1 stop
1:13 pm - 11:36 pmTVC-SFO
13h 23m1 stop
$428Delta
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Wed, Jul 17 - Thu, Jul 25
11:59 pm - 6:26 pmSFO-TVC
15h 27m1 stop
7:10 pm - 10:56 pmTVC-SFO
6h 46m1 stop
$430Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Aug 12
12:46 am - 10:29 pmSFO-TVC
18h 43m1 stop
6:20 am - 1:08 pmTVC-SFO
9h 48m2 stops
$433Delta
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Thu, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 10
12:59 am - 5:08 pmSFO-TVC
13h 09m1 stop
7:22 pm - 11:09 pmTVC-SFO
6h 47m1 stop
$434American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 24
12:12 am - 1:04 pmSFO-TVC
9h 52m1 stop
7:15 am - 1:16 pmTVC-SFO
9h 01m1 stop
$466United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 24
11:59 pm - 12:04 pmSFO-TVC
9h 05m1 stop
3:56 pm - 9:00 pmTVC-SFO
8h 04m1 stop
$723Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 6

Flights from San Francisco to Traverse City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Traverse City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Traverse City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Traverse City, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Traverse City, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City is January, where tickets cost $354 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $897 and $708 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Traverse City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $102. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Traverse City round-trip flights on Delta from $423 and on United Airlines from $424.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$102
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Traverse City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City was $102 for a one-way ticket and $423 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Traverse City?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to Traverse City. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Traverse City is Traverse City Cherry Capital.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Traverse City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Traverse City from San Francisco?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Traverse City.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $561 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $742 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Traverse City from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Traverse City with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and TVC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Traverse City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Traverse City from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Traverse City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Traverse City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Traverse City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9267 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

6.0 GoodKyndra Homuth, Jun 2024SFO - PDX
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Everything was great but there were no entertainment options available.

Flight was delayed 2 hours. It was too cold inside the cabin. My seat mate had no jacket so she was shivering the entire flight. The stewardess says there’s no available blanket.

The plane had to sit on the tarmac for 45 minutes once it had landed. Not Alaska’s fault.

Flight was cancelled just before we boarded. I had to stayed an extra night in SF and arrived one day late. Also I had to flight back JFK and not Newark since they didn't have flight to Newark until very late the following day. A real bad experience on this flight. It took me 2 days to get back home.

The flight was delayed by more than two hours. A notification ahead of time would be most helpful.

Plane hit turbulence diverted to Houston. We'll probably get in after 3am

Given incorrect gate upon check-in, corrected by the gate attendant, D6 rather than D5, minor inconvenience. As with the previous flight, passengers were admonished to voluntarily gate-check carry-on luggage with the statement that those in the last boarding group would have no choice but to do so. If the Boeing 737 MAX8/MAX9 doesn't have room for carry-ons it's an interior design flaw on the part of Boeing. Posting an advance warning would be helpful, such as "Boeing 737 MAX planes feature limited carry-on space. Please be aware." SFO's amenities and TSA much better than MCO's. Crew was amazing! Brought my own food because Alaska's onboard selection has soy in everything. Beverage service was excellent. This was the first and last trip with Alaska after the previous flight's issues. It's no reflection on the crew of this flight. They were great.

The flight was mostly smooth and quiet. No seatback screens.

I enjoyed the leg room at my seat, but I was in an exit row.

Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

They were flexible and let my daughter and I sit in the back of the plane.

A flight attendant appeared to not be in a good mood that served us; felt she was being short. Overhead announcements were very loud compared to other airlines and the message was not friendly and was a little confusing. This flight was particularly over all was not satisfying compared to previous Sun Country flights.

Airlines should have to add their fees to their fares

I am upset with the hidden fees for bringing on an overhead carryon onto flight and also having to pay for my seat selection. This should all be part of the original price of the ticket. Very poor customer service

Sun country Wi-Fi was not working. Flight was overbooked by two people. Had to pay extra for carryons day before flight and I don’t like hidden fees like that.

WiFi did not work. Woman flight attendant in the rear of the plane was moody.

Flight delayed over 3 hrs due to unexplained issue. No text message to notify.

Well we did not realize at first it was a ground transfer, but we really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to friends and family. Our driver was awesome and the ride was wonderful. A bathroom on board would have been nice, but at least we were warned that there wasn't one so we went ahead of time.

We were on a fairly long flight and they offered nothing for a snack (unless you paid) and then quickly gave you a drink and were never to be seen again. I would have loved a refill on my water but that was not an option. The flight attendants were standing on ther phone when we boarded and left and never even greeted us. Any other flight I have been on they would have welcomed us on the plane and again greeted us as we got off. Our landline transfer from MSP to Rochester on the other hand was FANTASTIC! We would highly recommend!

Took forever to get the plane loaded and unloaded. Longest I have ever had. I was in the middle of the plane and it almost took a hour after landing to get off of the plane.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Traverse City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/21Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 19mSFO-TVC
$102
8/5Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 32mSFO-TVC
$122
8/27Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 42mSFO-TVC
$128
8/21Wed
2 stopsDelta
11h 31mSFO-TVC
$133
8/4Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
15h 27mSFO-TVC
$153
8/5Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 44mSFO-TVC
$172
7/8Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
6h 27mSFO-TVC
$213
7/29Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 09mSFO-TVC
$278
7/26Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
7h 24mSFO-TVC
$319
6/26Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 20mSFO-TVC
$389

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Traverse City

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Traverse City that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 46mSFO-TVC
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 58mTVC-SFO
$534
6/13Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
27h 14mSFO-TVC
7/15Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
18h 41mTVC-SFO
$535
6/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 36mSFO-TVC
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 11mTVC-SFO
$625
6/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
13h 48mSFO-TVC
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 11mTVC-SFO
$630
6/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
13h 48mSFO-TVC
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
13h 08mTVC-SFO
$658
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 41mSFO-TVC
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 58mTVC-SFO
$682
6/12Wed
multi-stopDelta
13h 48mSFO-TVC
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
9h 52mTVC-SFO
$786
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
11h 28mSFO-TVC
7/15Mon
multi-stopDelta
10h 00mTVC-SFO
$793
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
11h 28mSFO-TVC
7/15Mon
multi-stopDelta
13h 32mTVC-SFO
$798
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 31mSFO-TVC
7/15Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 36mTVC-SFO
$1,081

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San Francisco - Traverse City Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Traverse City (TVC)United States

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Traverse City - San Francisco

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