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$95 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Vancouver

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Vancouver, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$240
Typical prices: $637-$244
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SMF - YVR • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$409
Typical prices: $543-$369
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Tue 10/20Sat 10/24
SMF - YVR • Non-stop
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Sacramento Airport has smooth security except Monday AM.
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You can fly direct with Air Canada. Average duration is 2h 07m
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Cheapest • Avg $427 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Vancouver (SMF-YVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Vancouver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Vancouver

Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 16
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$240Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Tue, Jun 9
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$273Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Vancouver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Vancouver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Vancouver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Vancouver on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Sacramento, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $379 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $498 and $492 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $463 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver

 
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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking Sacramento to Vancouver flights

  • Which kid-friendly airline should I consider for my Sacramento to Vancouver with kids?

    If you want to take your family on a flight from Sacramento to Vancouver, you should consider United Airlines. The airline's family-friendly policy includes prioritizing boarding for families, offering a variety of in-flight entertainment options for all age groups, and allowing families, particularly those flying with children, to choose their seats.

  • Can I rent a car after deplaning from my Sacramento to Vancouver flight?

    When you arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) after your flight from Sacramento, you can rent a car from one of the several on-site car rental firms. Car rental firms that are easily accessible include Avis, Alamo, Hertz, and Budget. These car rentals have their counters on the first floor of the terminal building.

  • Which environmentally-friendly airline should I consider for my flight from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    If you care about the environment, you should consider traveling with United Airlines from Sacramento to Vancouver. The airline's environmental policy requires it to modernize its fleet to improve fuel economy and reduce carbon emissions. It also implements programs meant to reduce waste through recycling.

  • How convenient are the flights from Sacramento to Vancouver for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs)?

    Although most airlines consider PRMs, Air Canada offers some of the most convenient flights from Sacramento to Vancouver. The airline is committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible travel experience for all passengers. It provides specialized assistance, including priority boarding, wheelchair accessibility, and trained staff to assist PRMs throughout their journey. The airline also offers spacious cabins, comfortable seating options, and accessible lavatories. PRMs can trust Air Canada to provide the necessary amenities and support for a hassle-free trip from Sacramento to Vancouver.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport was $95 for a one-way ticket and $240 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Vancouver?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    Sacramento and Vancouver are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sacramento from Sacramento Intl and will be arriving at Vancouver Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Vancouver, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Vancouver on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $445 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $348 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Vancouver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Vancouver with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and YVR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Vancouver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Vancouver from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Vancouver Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way and $547 or less round-trip.
  • Prioritize booking your flight with American Airlines to benefit from ticket upgrades on your Sacramento (SMF) to Vancouver (YVR) flight. Occasionally, the airline may email you a discounted fee to upgrade your ticket from Economy to First Class. If you agree to the request, you will receive First Class benefits at a significantly cheaper overall cost.
  • Besides Vancouver Intl (YVR), travelers connecting from Southwest Vancouver can choose Victoria International Airport (YYJ) as their departure airport for their flights to Sacramento. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is about 31 miles from Downtown Vancouver.
  • Consider your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver as an opportunity to visit the city's neighborhoods, which include Surrey, Richmond, New Westminster, and Burnaby. Consider renting a car for a quick and convenient connection to some of these locations.
  • With most airlines operating from Sacramento to Vancouver offering flights with at least a single layover, it would be best to plan and budget for your layovers. Among the common layovers to expect on this route are Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), Calgary (YYC), and Edmonton (YEG).
  • To connect from the city center to Sacramento Intl (SMF) for your flights to Vancouver, you will board a taxi or ride-share service. Alternatively, you can use the YoloBus Route 42A - which operates between Downtown Sacramento and SMF, or Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) bus line 42.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Vancouver?

 
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Thursday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Sacramento to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Vancouver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Vancouver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12317 reviews
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8.5Crew
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Agent could not provide me a boarding pass for the second leg of my flights - yet with a partner airline. Not understood.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
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Agent could not provide me a boarding pass for the second leg of my flights - yet with a partner airline. Not understood.

I had to change my flight last minute due to a medical emergency. Their agent was compassionate and extremely helpful. This airlines really cares about making travel, for fun, work, or an emergency a customer-focused experience. Thank you!

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

Overall, it was a good flight. My only quip- they made us check our carry on bags when there was plenty of overhead space left. My wife and I thought maybe the aircraft was really full, but that wasn’t the case. There were a number of open seats, and even more overhead compartments with no luggage. A minor annoyance, sure, but when we intentionally didn’t check luggage to make it easier, it was disappointing to have to do it anyways.

The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

I was on flight #3022 departed from San Diego, California to Medford, Oregon. I had Denise & Damaris as my flight attendants. I didn’t have much interaction with Damaris, but I did with Denise who had, this calm, cool collective voice when she spoke about the emergency exit plans before takeoff. I travel often and I’ve never met a flight attendant that can put you at ease. I felt she respects and takes pride in her position and more airlines need to adopt the integrity and respect that she has for Alaska Airlines. Debbie

They treat me well because of my one world status. Crew is attentive and professional. One of the best airlines out there.

This was my first time flying first class. I was really disappointed with the food option and lack of entertainment. I wasn’t given an option of what to eat. The breakfast was less than desirable. It was a bowl of some type of granola cereal, dried fruit, almond butter and 3 biscuits that we pretty much tasteless. There was so much fiber in that meal I was afraid I would poop myself in the flight. There was absolutely ZERO entertainment available. No tv screen to watch a movie or listen to music. No charging port for my phone. I recently flew Delta Airlines Comfort class and I had a tv screen with numerous options of music to listen to and movies to watch. Also I had a charging port for my phone. I expected more quality from first class. Please understand I am not some prima donna that feels entitled. But the price I paid for first class wasn’t worth what I experienced.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

one staffer was frustrated (it happen); the flight was late and the pilot mentioned they'll make amend but the snacks were the same, other than that the aircraft was clean and everything went smooth, no complaints

Departed Palm Springs over an hour late because there’s only one gate, and it has always delayed by the arriving and departing flight to Toronto and the arriving flight from Vancouver.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

Fair. What's the point of partnering with United if we cannot use the lounge. My wife is a frequent flier with United but we were refused access to Air Canada lounge

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

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