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$270+ Cheap flights from Traverse City to Sacramento (TVC - SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — SMF
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Traverse City to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Traverse City (TVC) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$374
(Delta)

One-way from

$270
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378
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Cheapest flights from Traverse City to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Traverse City to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/116:00 amTVC - SMF
2 stops9h 32mDelta
Sun 5/1811:12 pmSMF - TVC
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/16$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:30 pmTVC - SMF
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/1911:59 pmSMF - TVC
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/117:04 amTVC - SMF
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/185:34 pmSMF - TVC
2 stops13h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$549

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Traverse City to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Traverse City to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Traverse City

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Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-12:32 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

11:12 pm-11:26 am

1 stop9h 14m

$374

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 5/12

3:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/19

11:59 pm-11:08 am

1 stop8h 09m

$394

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 5/11

7:04 am-5:04 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/18

5:34 pm-10:14 am

2 stops13h 40m

$549

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 5/12

6:02 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$270

Traverse CitySacramento

TVC - SMF

TVCSMF

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 5/12

7:05 am-10:37 pm

3 stops18h 32m

$409

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Deals found on 4/17

Compare providers for flights from Traverse City to Sacramento

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Traverse City to Sacramento in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Traverse City-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Traverse City-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Traverse City-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Traverse City to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Traverse City with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Traverse City to Sacramento

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Traverse City to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 TVC to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Traverse City to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Traverse City to Sacramento in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Traverse City to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Traverse City to Sacramento round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($374), United Airlines ($394), and American Airlines ($549) offers the cheapest pricing from Traverse City to Sacramento. Delta is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Traverse City to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Traverse City to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Traverse City to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Traverse City to Sacramento 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 Traverse City to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Traverse City to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 3 airlines flying from Traverse City to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Traverse City to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$288Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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