Seattle to Traverse City (SEA–TVC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 34m AFASDE → AFDLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Traverse City flights
DEN Denver 6h 14m 8CASAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Traverse City flights
ORD Chicago 6h 22m AAAFAS → AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Traverse City flights
DTW Detroit 6h 57m AFASDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 6m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Traverse City flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 9m AFAMAS → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Traverse City flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 38m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Traverse City flights
IAD Dulles 9h 20m ASAVCM → UA Dulles (IAD) to Traverse City flights
BOS Boston 9h 41m AFASB6 → AAB6DL Boston (BOS) to Traverse City flights
CLT Charlotte 10h 17m AACX → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Traverse City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Traverse City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and TVC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to TVC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
MSP ~5h 34m DEN ~6h 14m ORD ~6h 22m DTW ~6h 57m DFW ~8h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,007
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → TVC
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
TVC → SEA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · TVC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Traverse City.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–TVC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Traverse City route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: TVC
Full nameCherry Capital Airport
IATA / ICAOTVC / KTVC
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation624 ft / 190 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to TVC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Traverse City is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.