Cheap Flights from Detroit to Traverse City
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Traverse City
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Traverse City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Traverse City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Traverse City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DTW - TVC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - TVC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
DTW - TVC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
DTW - TVC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
DTW - TVC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
DTW - TVC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Traverse City flight facts
Distance
207 mi
334 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Traverse City is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Traverse City
TVC · Cherry Capital
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Flint - Traverse City · Flint is 56 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Pellston · Pellston is 69 mi from Traverse City
Flights Lansing - Traverse City · Lansing is 74 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Alpena · Alpena is 102 mi from Traverse City
Flights Detroit - Saginaw · Saginaw is 112 mi from Traverse City
Flights Detroit - Sault Ste Marie · Sault Ste Marie is 117 mi from Traverse City
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Traverse City
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DTW - TVC
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 38,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - TVC
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 38,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - TVC
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 38,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DTW - TVC
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 38,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
DTW - TVC
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 40,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
DTW - TVC
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 41,600 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Traverse City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Traverse City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Traverse City.
Detroit and Traverse City are about 207 miles (334 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 207-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Traverse City is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Traverse City: Cherry Capital (TVC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Traverse City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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