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C$ 102 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

Sun, 7 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
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9:33 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.SMF-YVR
27h 07m2 stops
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9:45 a.m. - 9:41 p.m.YVR-SMF
11h 56m1 stop
C$ 352
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Wed, 17 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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6:30 a.m. - 4:17 p.m.SMF-YVR
9h 47m1 stop
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11:35 a.m. - 9:41 p.m.YVR-SMF
10h 06m2 stops
C$ 362
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Sat, 6 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
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9:33 a.m. - 12:02 a.m.SMF-YVR
14h 29m1 stop
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3:30 p.m. - 8:38 a.m.YVR-SMF
17h 08m2 stops
C$ 363
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Wed, 3 Sep - Sat, 6 Sep
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3:47 p.m. - 2:36 p.m.SMF-YVR
22h 49m2 stops
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9:45 a.m. - 9:41 p.m.YVR-SMF
11h 56m1 stop
C$ 366
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Sat, 6 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
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9:33 a.m. - 12:02 a.m.SMF-YVR
14h 29m1 stop
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12:15 p.m. - 9:41 p.m.YVR-SMF
9h 26m1 stop
C$ 369
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
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5:12 p.m. - 2:36 p.m.SMF-YVR
21h 24m2 stops
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5:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.YVR-SMF
22h 45m1 stop
C$ 370
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Fri, 5 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
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6:30 a.m. - 2:36 p.m.SMF-YVR
32h 06m2 stops
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5:35 p.m. - 8:38 a.m.YVR-SMF
15h 03m1 stop
C$ 372
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Mon, 22 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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7:05 p.m. - 6:17 p.m.SMF-YVR
23h 12m1 stop
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6:00 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.YVR-SMF
3h 55m1 stop
C$ 460Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 20 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
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8:38 a.m. - 6:17 p.m.SMF-YVR
9h 39m2 stops
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1:48 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YVR-SMF
10h 02m2 stops
C$ 461Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 22 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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6:00 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.SMF-YVR
10h 55m2 stops
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7:30 a.m. - 7:14 p.m.YVR-SMF
11h 44m2 stops
C$ 464Delta
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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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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 Sunday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sacramento, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays 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$ 325 (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$ 905 and C$ 696 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 C$ 491 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 59% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 102
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% 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.
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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$ 74 for a one-way ticket and C$ 255 for a round-trip.

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

    Air Canada, and United Airlines offer 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 Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver are Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 524 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 621 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 291 or less one-way and C$ 701 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sacramento Intl to Vancouver Intl.
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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
Airline reviews

Seats extremely uncomfortable, no entertainment, no snacks, and when boarding, half of the passengers needed to check in the carry on luggage without any explanation.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Aug 2025SAN - LAS
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Seats extremely uncomfortable, no entertainment, no snacks, and when boarding, half of the passengers needed to check in the carry on luggage without any explanation.

I liked the crew. There was no food flight to short

Short flight was fine, but no entertainment and bathrooms broken.

2 FLIGHT DELAYS? what an inconvenience to stay @the airport HALF THE DAY😳from 1pm till boarding @ 4pm pass 😠exhausting !

Awful experience. Flight delayed over night due to technical issues. Had to speak with 4 different reps and beg for hotel and $12 meal voucher. Asked for a sit upgrade at the gate, rep said not available, with the comment it would not be fair to other passengers, although I am a AA and cc member. Were packed like sardines in economy for 15 hours, while the were plenty empty sits in 1st, business and premium economy. Pretty terrible.

boarding was late worst was going back LAX to SFO delayed not once ? but TWICE😡I was at the airport practically almost 5 hours of previous time , very inconvenient! i would have spend longer time with family , I was wanting to avoid TSA line? but it just got me to spend unwanted time @ d airport

You no longer give receipts for baggage at the counter. And it is next to impossible to get it on your webpage. Spent 20 min trying and gave up... I need receipt to submit for reimbursement and don't have time to waste on your poor webpage Disappointing .....

The flight was jumping between being delayed and closer to schedule about 5 times. Alaska air website showed incorrect times while google had latest info. This panic was horrible to deal with.

Flight was delayed - we left at 11:30 pm instead of 10:30 and it was extremely inconvenient. It affected both the day of the flight and the next day

Plane boarded and left on time or very close to the stated departure. Arrived on time. Staff was subdued. Could not hear the flight attendant too well. No announcement from the pilot which is always nice. Biggest complaint absolutely no little snacks! But the important thing is we left and arrived on time and we survived.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

They could care less about you. Just under a 4 hour delay in Seattle, leading into a missed connection in Vancouver, which led to 2 more delays that added up to 3 more hours leaving us to have to sleep on the floor of the Toronto airport cause they don't help you find accomodations and they just book you on the next flight out. Took an additional 14 hours to get home. Always given the brush off to get rid of us. Worst airline ever

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

Aircraft had technical issues. After 3 hours of trying to resolve, flight was cancelled. Was booked on a flight leaving 12 hours after intended departure. Now on 4 flights instead of 2 and a day late to my destination.

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...!

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

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.

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

Excellent crew, great food despite catering issues. We need more people like this.

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