Traverse City, Michigan

Private charter · ARB → TVC

Ann Arbor to Traverse City

197 miles, about 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Ann Arbor to Traverse City, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 10 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport in Ann Arbor to Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, 197 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
197 mi
Flight
1 hr 10 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
ARBAnn ArborTVCTraverse City
ARB → TVC197 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 10 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Ann Arbor

Airports in Ann Arbor

  • ARB

    Regional airport

    Ann Arbor Municipal Airport

    Ann Arbor · KARB

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    3,505 ft

  • DTW

    Major airport

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    Detroit · KDTW

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    12,003 ft

  • YIP

    Commercial airport

    Willow Run Airport

    Detroit · KYIP

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    7,543 ft

  • KOZW

    Regional airport

    Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport

    Howell

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • KTTF

    Regional airport

    Custer Airport

    Monroe

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,997 ft

  • KY47

    Regional airport

    Oakland Southwest Airport

    New Hudson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,128 ft

Arriving Traverse City

Airports in Traverse City

  • TVC

    Commercial airport

    Cherry Capital Airport

    Traverse City · KTVC

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    7,016 ft

  • ACB

    Regional airport

    Antrim County Airport

    Bellaire · KACB

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

  • KY89

    Regional airport

    Kalkaska City Airport

    Kalkaska

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    3,500 ft

When you land

Things to do in Traverse City

Traverse City is the hub of northern Michigan, set at the base of Grand Traverse Bay and surrounded by cherry orchards, vineyards and some of the clearest water in the Great Lakes. It calls itself the Cherry Capital of the World, and the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas have become one of the Midwest’s most respected wine regions. Tourism, second homes and hospitality drive much of the economy, along with healthcare, agriculture and a growing community of entrepreneurs and remote workers drawn by the lifestyle.

  1. 01

    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    West of town, towering sand dunes rise above Lake Michigan, and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and the Dune Climb offer some of the most dramatic views in the Midwest.

  2. 02

    Old Mission Peninsula

    This narrow peninsula splits Grand Traverse Bay, with wineries and tasting rooms among the orchards and the historic Mission Point Lighthouse at its tip.

  3. 03

    Leelanau Peninsula

    Northwest of town, the Leelanau wine trail connects dozens of wineries, and the historic fishing village of Fishtown in Leland is a favorite stop.

  4. 04

    Front Street

    Traverse City’s walkable downtown is lined with restaurants, bakeries, shops and the restored State Theatre, a short stroll from the bay.

  5. 05

    The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

    The grand Victorian buildings of a former state hospital have been redeveloped into shops, restaurants and residences, with wooded trails on the surrounding hillside.

  6. 06

    TART Trails

    This network of paved and unpaved trails links downtown with the bay shore, nearby towns and the Leelanau Trail, ideal for biking and walking.

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Questions

Ann Arbor to Traverse City flights

How long is a private flight from Ann Arbor to Traverse City?

About 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 197 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Ann Arbor to Traverse City use?

You can depart from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), or Willow Run Airport (YIP) and arrive at Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), Antrim County Airport (ACB), or Kalkaska City Airport (KY89). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Ann Arbor to Traverse City cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Ann Arbor and Traverse City?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Traverse City back to Ann Arbor are priced the same way.

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Traverse City to Ann Arbor

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