Traverse City, Michigan

Private charter · MCD → TVC

Mackinac Island to Traverse City

90 miles, about 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Price your flight from Mackinac Island to Traverse City

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Mackinac Island to Traverse City, door to door faster.

Skip the ferry and the airline connection. Littlebird flies you direct from Mackinac Island Airport in Mackinac Island to Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, 90 miles in about 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
90 mi
Flight
30 min
Airports
8
Passengers
Up to 5
MCDMackinac IslandTVCTraverse City
MCD → TVC90 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min

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

Departing Mackinac Island

Airports in Mackinac Island

  • MCD

    Regional airport

    Mackinac Island Airport

    Mackinac Island · KMCD

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    3,501 ft

  • PLN

    Commercial airport

    Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport

    Pellston · KPLN

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    6,513 ft

  • CIU

    Commercial airport

    Chippewa County International Airport

    Kincheloe · KCIU

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    7,203 ft

  • KSLH

    Regional airport

    Cheboygan County Airport

    Cheboygan

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    4,004 ft

  • K6Y1

    Regional airport

    Bois Blanc Airport

    Bois Blanc Island

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    3,500 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

Mackinac Island to Traverse City flights

How long is a private flight from Mackinac Island to Traverse City?

About 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 90 miles direct.

Which airports do flights from Mackinac Island to Traverse City use?

You can depart from Mackinac Island Airport (MCD), Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN), or Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) 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 Mackinac Island 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 Mackinac Island and Traverse City?

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

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Traverse City to Mackinac Island

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