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Flights from Sacramento to Traverse City

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Traverse City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 5h 39m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 39m
SMFTVCORD

Sacramento to Traverse City at a glance

Fastest journey5h 39mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver

Best ways to fly from Sacramento to Traverse City

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SAC Chicago (ORD) TVC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed07:00 SAC12:50 ORD0h 55m connection13:45 ORD15:39 TVCUnited Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 39m
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SAC Denver (DEN) TVC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon05:00 SAC08:10 DEN1h 35m connection09:45 DEN14:03 TVCUnited Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 03m
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3
SAC Detroit (DTW) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~6h 57m
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4
SAC Dallas (DFW) TVC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 25m
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5
SAC Atlanta (ATL) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 15m
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SAC Minneapolis (MSP) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,034 km1,884 miles
Journey time
5h 39mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hTraverse City vs Sacramento
Currency in Traverse City
USD
Airports
SMF → TVC

Flights from Sacramento to Traverse City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Traverse City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Detroit. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Traverse City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,034 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Traverse City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Detroit (DTW) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Traverse City?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.

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