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Flights from Seattle to Traverse City
There are no direct flights from Seattle to Traverse City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 5h 39m door to door (100 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 39m
Seattle to Traverse City at a glance
Fastest journey5h 39mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver
Best ways to fly from Seattle 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.
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SEA Chicago (ORD) TVC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed07:00 SEA12:47 ORD0h 58m connection13:45 ORD15:39 TVCUnited Airlines
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SEA Denver (DEN) TVC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon05:00 SEA08:34 DEN1h 11m connection09:45 DEN14:03 TVCUnited Airlines
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SEA Detroit (DTW) TVC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sun23:15 SEA06:12 DTW4h 18m connection10:30 DTW11:17 TVCDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
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SEA Minneapolis (MSP) TVC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
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SEA Dallas (DFW) TVC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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
- 2,821 km1,752 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 39mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hTraverse City vs Seattle
- Currency in Traverse City
- USD
- Airports
- SEA, BFI → TVC
Flights from Seattle to Traverse City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Traverse City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,821 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Traverse City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Detroit (DTW) and Minneapolis (MSP). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Traverse City?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.





