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$105+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Traverse City (TVC)

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ORD — TVC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Traverse City (TVC). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Delta)

Good round-trip deal

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Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/199:52 amORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/267:08 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/194:58 pmORD - TVC
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Wed 2/266:03 pmTVC - ORD
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/20$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/188:00 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/277:00 amTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/55:50 pmSTL - TVC
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Sun 2/96:00 amTVC - STL
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/21$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/189:25 amMDW - TVC
1 stop3h 03mDelta
Thu 3/276:10 amTVC - MDW
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/19$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/214:26 pmSTL - TVC
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:40 amTVC - STL
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/207:10 amORD - TVC
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/237:16 pmTVC - ORD
2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/54:36 pmSTL - TVC
2 stops22h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/97:15 amTVC - STL
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$452

Find flights from Illinois to Traverse City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Traverse City 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 January 21, 2025.

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ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

9:52 am-11:59 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 2/26

7:08 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

4:58 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 2/26

6:03 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$209

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

8:00 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 3/27

7:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$219

St. LouisTraverse City

STL - TVC

STLTVC

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/5

5:50 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 2/9

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

$219

St. LouisTraverse City

STL - TVC

STLTVC

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/21

4:26 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 3/26

6:40 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 44m

$249

ChicagoTraverse City

MDW - TVC

MDWTVC

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/22

5:05 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 2/23

6:00 am-8:51 am

1 stop3h 51m

$264

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

7:10 am-6:26 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 2/23

7:16 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$311

St. LouisTraverse City

STL - TVC

STLTVC

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/5

4:36 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops22h 04m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 2/9

7:15 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$452

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

4:58 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$105

ChicagoTraverse City

MDW - TVC

MDWTVC

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/4

6:28 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop3h 28m

$105

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Traverse City

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Traverse City

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Traverse City including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Illinois to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 IL to TVC?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Traverse City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Traverse City

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Traverse City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to TVC are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Traverse City by month

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

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.

Temperature in Traverse City by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Traverse City. 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 Traverse City. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Traverse City, such as Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Illinois to Traverse City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Traverse City from Illinois?

    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 Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Traverse City one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $105. Users have also found prices from $125 and $159 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Traverse City?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Traverse City consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Traverse City Cherry Capital, Chicago Midway - Traverse City Cherry Capital or Lambert-St Louis - Traverse City Cherry Capital as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Traverse City?

    Consider Republic Airways (87%), GoJet (85%) or Qatar Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Traverse City.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Traverse City?

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Traverse City is $124. On average you can expect to pay $294. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Traverse City Cherry Capital), can usually be booked for $209.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Traverse City (average of $328). Flying from Illinois to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Traverse City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Traverse City. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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