Private charter · ATO → TVC
Athens to Traverse City
419 miles, about 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Athens to Traverse City, door to door faster.
Trade about 9 hours on the road for about 2 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Ohio University Airport in Athens to Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, 419 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 419 mi
- Flight
- 2 hr 25 min
- Driving
- 9 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 25 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Athens
Airports in Athens
ATO
Regional airportOhio University Airport
Albany · KUNI
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,600 ft
K22I
Regional airportVinton County Airport
Mc Arthur
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,500 ft
KI86
Regional airportPerry County Airport
New Lexington
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,498 ft
K3I2
Regional airportMason County Airport
Point Pleasant
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
Arriving Traverse City
Airports in Traverse City
TVC
Commercial airportCherry Capital Airport
Traverse City · KTVC
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,016 ft
ACB
Regional airportAntrim County Airport
Bellaire · KACB
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
KY89
Regional airportKalkaska 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
Athens to Traverse City flights
How long is a private flight from Athens to Traverse City?
About 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 419 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9 hours.
Which airports do flights from Athens to Traverse City use?
You can depart from Ohio University Airport (ATO), Vinton County Airport (K22I), or Perry County Airport (KI86) 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 Athens 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 Athens and Traverse City?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Traverse City back to Athens are priced the same way.
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Traverse City to Athens
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