Traverse City to Seattle (TVC–SEA) — 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 6h 14m AFDLSY → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 7h 1m AAASDL → AAAFAS Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
DTW Detroit 7h 8m AFAMDL → AFASAY Detroit (DTW) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 7h 20m UA → ASAYCM Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 13m AAQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 49m AFDLJRE → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
IAH Houston 9h 2m UA → ASBREK Houston (IAH) to Seattle flights
CLT Charlotte 9h 12m AA → AACX Charlotte (CLT) to Seattle flights
EWR Newark 9h 54m UA → ASJLKE Newark (EWR) to Seattle flights
DCA Washington 10h 19m AAAS → ASAYDL Washington (DCA) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Traverse City to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

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All flights from Seattle (SEA) Seattle to Traverse City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TVC to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
MSP ~6h 14m ORD ~7h 1m DTW ~7h 8m DEN ~7h 20m STL ~7h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,009
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
TVC → SEA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
SEA → TVC
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
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
Seattle is 3 hours behind Traverse City.
TVC: EDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Traverse City, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

TVC–SEA Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TVC to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Traverse City.
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, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.