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C$ 108 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Vancouver

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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

Wed, 9 Jul - Wed, 16 Jul
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12:01 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.SMF-YVR
12h 09m2 stops
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9:45 a.m. - 6:27 p.m.YVR-SMF
8h 42m1 stop
C$ 314
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Tue, 8 Jul - Wed, 9 Jul
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10:19 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.SMF-YVR
5h 56m1 stop
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5:00 a.m. - 6:27 p.m.YVR-SMF
13h 27m2 stops
C$ 317
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Fri, 12 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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4:05 p.m. - 6:09 p.m.SMF-YVR
2h 04mdirect
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7:45 p.m. - 9:49 p.m.YVR-SMF
2h 04mdirect
C$ 421Air Canada
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Wed, 20 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
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8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.SMF-YVR
7h 15m1 stop
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3:00 p.m. - 11:09 p.m.YVR-SMF
8h 09m1 stop
C$ 436United Airlines
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Sun, 6 Jul - Fri, 11 Jul
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4:05 p.m. - 6:09 p.m.SMF-YVR
2h 04mdirect
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7:40 p.m. - 9:49 p.m.YVR-SMF
2h 09mdirect
C$ 453Air Canada
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Thu, 10 Jul - Thu, 10 Jul
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6:10 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.SMF-YVR
4h 45m1 stop
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2:20 p.m. - 9:06 p.m.YVR-SMF
6h 46m1 stop
C$ 459United Airlines
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Wed, 6 Aug - Sat, 9 Aug
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5:00 a.m. - 6:17 p.m.SMF-YVR
13h 17m1 stop
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6:00 a.m. - 12:02 p.m.YVR-SMF
6h 02m1 stop
C$ 469Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 12 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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4:49 p.m. - 10:23 p.m.SMF-YVR
5h 34m1 stop
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6:45 a.m. - 6:34 p.m.YVR-SMF
11h 49m2 stops
C$ 481Delta
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Fri, 15 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
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6:15 a.m. - 6:17 p.m.SMF-YVR
12h 02m2 stops
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7:07 p.m. - 11:25 p.m.YVR-SMF
4h 18m1 stop
C$ 483Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 1 Jul - Tue, 8 Jul
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6:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.SMF-YVR
6h 00m1 stop
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6:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.YVR-SMF
4h 10m1 stop
C$ 551Delta
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada offers priority boarding for Business Class and elite status passengers, enhancing convenience.


Air Canada's Wi-Fi offers free messaging for Aeroplan members, ideal for staying connected.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding for Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for carry-ons.


United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging, with T-Mobile customers enjoying free streaming.

Airports
SMF

Sacramento Airport offers smooth security with short lines, except during Monday morning rush hours. Allocate extra time if flying Southwest from Terminal B.

YVR

For a quick trip to downtown Vancouver, take the Canada Line train from YVR's Level 4. It connects to the city center in under 30 minutes.

Read more about YVRby Jessica Macdonald
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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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.

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.

When flying from Sacramento to Vancouver, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sacramento, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 March, where tickets cost C$ 321 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 896 and C$ 721 respectively.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flightC$ 108
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sacramento to Vancouver

When to book flights from Sacramento to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Vancouver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip 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 C$ 79 for a one-way ticket and C$ 230 for a round-trip.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sacramento and Vancouver.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 521 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 701 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 travellers 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.

  • 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

  • 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?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Vancouver Intl

Monday

ANA,Air Canada,United Airlines

ANA,Air Canada, +1 more

Tuesday

ANA,Air Canada,United Airlines

ANA,Air Canada, +1 more

Wednesday

ANA,Air Canada,United Airlines

ANA,Air Canada, +1 more

Thursday

ANA,Air Canada,United Airlines

ANA,Air Canada, +1 more

Friday

ANA,Air Canada,United Airlines

ANA,Air Canada, +1 more

Saturday

ANA,Air Canada,United Airlines

ANA,Air Canada, +1 more

Sunday

ANA,Air Canada,United Airlines

ANA,Air Canada, +1 more

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Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to Sacramento Intl

Monday

ANA,Air Canada,Lufthansa, +1 more

ANA,Air Canada, +2 more

Tuesday

ANA,Air Canada,Lufthansa, +1 more

ANA,Air Canada, +2 more

Wednesday

ANA,Air Canada,Lufthansa, +1 more

ANA,Air Canada, +2 more

Thursday

ANA,Air Canada,Lufthansa, +1 more

ANA,Air Canada, +2 more

Friday

ANA,Air Canada,Lufthansa, +1 more

ANA,Air Canada, +2 more

Saturday

ANA,Air Canada,Lufthansa, +1 more

ANA,Air Canada, +2 more

Sunday

ANA,Air Canada,Lufthansa, +1 more

ANA,Air Canada, +2 more

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Top 3 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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We waited over an hour for our luggage to arrive at the carousel in Seattle.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2025LAX - SEA
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We waited over an hour for our luggage to arrive at the carousel in Seattle.

The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

Booked a first class ticket and was not even offered a bottle of water…or a cracker…absolutely zero in flight service on a 1 hour flight

Flight was great. Boarding was crazy because another flight was boarding late next to ours so everyone was standing and in the way.

Comfortable seat, a little delay, very informative. Love Wi-Fi

very good but no blankets for overnight flight or tv screens…

Good. They checked my bag FOR FREE so I didnt have to try to hoist it up into the overhead compartment. Also, they served free beverages, which I appreciated.

late take off - which they blamed on ATC 1000 times. Fake news that there was no room overhead for carry-ons. Seat space was so tiny I could barely drink my coffee. Cabin was freezing cold. Seat was hard. Zero in-flight entertainment. Only good thing was we arrived on time. Not a good experience!

I ordered the fruit and cheese plate on both outbound and inbound flights, the cheese portion on the inbound flight was half of what it had been on the outbound flight. 🙁

Everything was really good except it was really cold in the plane,

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

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

All was good except for the seats, not very comfy.

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

It was delayed by almost 90 minutes and that messed up our plans but it was beyond UA’s control that is what we heard

PDX staff was great and we arrived on time in YVR.

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

All was good with comfort and ease of boarding. There was confusion from what gate to board at. Meant moving a long distance but I allowed plenty of time for this.

Terrible experience. Flight was delayed then canceled. They had no clue how to rebook us. Had to wait in line to take to a gate agent for 2 hours. Absolutely terrible from start to finish.

Good airport. Good entertainment on the big flight. Did not have a good way to prop up or mount my phone/ipad

Plane was old, cabin was small, overhead bins were small, seats really uncomfortable, no seat-back entertainment

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