Non-stop flights to Traverse City (TVC)
Cherry Capital Airport is a medium sized airport in United States. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 19 domestic flights to Traverse City.
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All direct flights to Traverse City Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Traverse City Best time to visit Traverse City Business Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 420 flights arriving at Traverse City Airport, which are 98 flights per week or 14 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Traverse City are routes from Chicago (ORD) in United States and Detroit (DTW), also in United States. These two routes together are operated 374 times this month, and make up for 89% of all monthly arrivals at Cherry Capital Airport.
The longest flight to Traverse City TVC is departing from Phoenix (AZA). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 18 minutes and covers a distance of 1,596 miles (2,569 km).
List of all direct flights to Traverse City
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Traverse City, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Traverse City.
Airlines flying to Traverse City
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Traverse City. Most flights to Traverse City are operated by American Airlines, as they connect 7 airports to TVC. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all TVC flights:
What is the best time to visit Traverse City?
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental
Warm Continental destinations such as Traverse City enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.
If you're planning a trip to Traverse City, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!

Business class flights to Traverse City
There are 14 airports that have flights to Traverse City in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to TVC are listed below:
International flights to Traverse City
Currently there are no international flights to Traverse City. The only flights to Traverse City are domestic flights within United States. To get to Traverse City from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Chicago or Dallas-Fort Worth.
Domestic flights to Traverse City
Flights from United States to Traverse City
There are lots of domestic flights to Traverse City (TVC). 19 airports in United States have direct flights to the airport.
From Atlanta, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
From Boston, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam) and JetBlue. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Charlotte, you can fly non-stop to Traverse City with American Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Chicago, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Dallas-Fort Worth, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Denver, you can fly non-stop to Traverse City with United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in November.
From Detroit, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Fort Lauderdale, the only airline with direct flights is Allegiant. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
From Houston, you can fly non-stop to Traverse City with United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Minneapolis, you can fly non-stop with Delta (SkyTeam) or Sun Country Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From New York City, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Delta (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
From Newark, you can fly non-stop to Traverse City with United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
From Orlando, direct flights are offered by Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in August.
From Philadelphia, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
From Phoenix, Punta Gorda and Tampa, all direct flights to Traverse City are operated by Allegiant.
From Washington, you can fly non-stop to Traverse City with American Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Washington, direct flights are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
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Alternative airports near Traverse City
Flying to an alternative airport near Traverse City could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Traverse City (TVC) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Manistee (MBL) and Pellston (PLN).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Traverse City?
There are 2 airports in Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL).
What is the best airport to fly into Traverse City?
The most convenient airport to fly into Traverse City is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
How many airlines fly to Traverse City?
There are 6 airlines flying to Traverse City from 19 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Traverse City?
American Airlines, Allegiant and United Airlines operate most flights to Traverse City. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Traverse City?
SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance are all flying to Traverse City.
How many nonstop flights are there to Traverse City?
There are roughly 420 flights arriving at Traverse City every month (or 98 flights each week), from a total of 19 airports - all within United States.
What is the official name of Traverse City Airport?
The official name of Traverse City Airport is Cherry Capital Airport.
What is the airport code of Traverse City Airport?
The airport code of Traverse City Airport is TVC.
What are the most popular flights to Traverse City?
Chicago, Detroit and Tampa are the 3 most popular routes to Traverse City. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Traverse City, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Traverse City?
| Chicago to Traverse City | 1h 33m |
| Detroit to Traverse City | 1h 10m |
| Tampa to Traverse City | 2h 54m |
| Orlando to Traverse City | 2h 53m |
| Phoenix to Traverse City | 4h 18m |