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Flights from Traverse City to Sacramento

There are no direct flights from Traverse City to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 7h 32m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 57m
TVCSMFORD

Traverse City to Sacramento at a glance

Fastest journey6h 57mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Traverse City to Sacramento

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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TVC Denver (DEN) SAC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Wed15:45 TVC16:21 DEN2h 39m connection19:00 DEN20:17 SACUnited Airlines + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 32m
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TVC Chicago (ORD) SAC
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Fri18:00 TVC18:03 ORD2h 42m connection20:45 ORD22:58 SACUnited Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 58m
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3
TVC Detroit (DTW) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 57m
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4
TVC Dallas (DFW) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 25m
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TVC Atlanta (ATL) SAC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 15m
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TVC Minneapolis (MSP) SAC
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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
6h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSacramento vs Traverse City
Currency in Sacramento
USD
Airports
TVC → SMF

Flights from Traverse City to Sacramento: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Traverse City to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago 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 Traverse City to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,034 km.
Where do you change planes between Traverse City and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW) and Dallas (DFW). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Traverse City and Sacramento?
Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Traverse City and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Traverse City.

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