Cheap Flights from ORD to TVC: When to Fly from Chicago to Traverse City

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to TVC are

• January 1st to April 29th (except the week of April 2nd)
• mid August
• September 3rd to November 11th (except the week of October 8th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ORD to TVC is late September. Prices can be as high as $647 for Sunday flights during late June, or as low as $232 for Tuesday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Traverse City

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Traverse City, MI (TVC) will usually cost between $232 to $356 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $232. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late June, with an average price of $433. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $201 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $249 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to TVC flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ORD to TVC route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ORD to TVC flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.69, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $17 (6%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $249. Return trip prices are from the TVC to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to TVC can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 23 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ORD to TVC while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD to TVC? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Iberia, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Cherry Capital Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 224 miles or 360 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORD to TVC?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to TVC flight is about 1 hour 23 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Traverse City, MI?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 44 available flights from ORD to TVC.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ORD to TVC tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 32% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 16% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave TVC heading for ORD about 15 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Traverse City, MI is about 15 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 16 minutes late
• United: 42 minutes late
• Envoy: 12 minutes late
• Republic: 1 minutes early

 

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