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C$ 175 Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 350
Overall average: C$ 542
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/5Mon 11/5
YVR - SMF • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 466
Typical prices: C$ 501-C$ 767
Air Canada
Fri 10/4Sun 12/4
YVR - SMF • Direct
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United's Economy Plus seats offer 15 cm more legroom.
Air Canada provides priority check-in for elite members.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 565 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Sacramento (YVR-SMF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Sacramento 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Sacramento

Wed, 6 May - Mon, 11 May
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3:40 p.m. - 11:07 a.m.
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SMF
19h 27m
2 stops
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11:51 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
SMF
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YVR
27h 14m
1 stop
C$ 350Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 11 May
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7:50 a.m. - 11:07 a.m.
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SMF
27h 17m
1 stop
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11:51 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
SMF
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YVR
27h 14m
1 stop
C$ 352Multiple Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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7:23 a.m. - 7:06 p.m.
YVR
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SMF
11h 43m
2 stops
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2:42 p.m. - 11:01 p.m.
SMF
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YVR
8h 19m
2 stops
C$ 377Delta
Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
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7:25 a.m. - 4:29 p.m.
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SMF
9h 04m
1 stop
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7:39 p.m. - 10:50 a.m.
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YVR
15h 11m
1 stop
C$ 390Delta
Mon, 6 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
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7:35 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.
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SMF
14h 50m
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7:00 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.
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YVR
14h 10m
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C$ 401Delta
Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr
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12:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
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SMF
6h 50m
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8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.
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YVR
25h 40m
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C$ 402Alaska Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr
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6:00 a.m. - 11:17 a.m.
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SMF
5h 17m
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6:00 a.m. - 12:10 a.m.
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YVR
18h 10m
1 stop
C$ 403Alaska Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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8:20 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.
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SMF
25h 45m
1 stop
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7:51 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.
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YVR
13h 49m
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C$ 407Multiple Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
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12:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
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SMF
6h 50m
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12:18 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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YVR
26h 12m
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C$ 411Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
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10:00 a.m. - 9:19 a.m.
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SMF
23h 19m
2 stops
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6:00 a.m. - 12:10 a.m.
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18h 10m
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C$ 418Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Sacramento 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 Vancouver to Sacramento?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento is August, where tickets cost C$ 441 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 721 and C$ 657 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 490, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 60% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 175
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Sacramento 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 Vancouver to Sacramento flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento was C$ 175 for a one-way ticket and C$ 350 for a round-trip.

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

    On your way to Sacramento, you’ll fly out from Vancouver Intl. You’ll be landing at Sacramento Intl.

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

    Air Canada, ANA, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Sacramento flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Sacramento?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of C$ 435 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 478 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Vancouver to Sacramento.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

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

    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 Sacramento from Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 243 or less one-way and C$ 463 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Sacramento Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Vancouver to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to Sacramento. 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 Vancouver to Sacramento? 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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7.1Food
7.8Comfort
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You sent me an email saying boarding was at 9:29 and AA sent one that was 8:29 on Sunday morning. I had to call AA to get that it was indeed 8:29.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
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You sent me an email saying boarding was at 9:29 and AA sent one that was 8:29 on Sunday morning. I had to call AA to get that it was indeed 8:29.

The airport crew and on board experience was fine. The problem with Alaska air is that there is zero customer service over the phone when you’re trying to buy your ticket or change anything.

The front desk attendant was rude to everyone in an absolutely careless way.

Good as usual. Just wished my seat was assigned at online check in. Thanks anyways

There was plenty if room for my carry-on in above-seat bins, but they made me gate-check it on both flights!

The flight attendant was friendly and attentive. Although our interaction was brief—- it made a difference. The crew was upfront about turbulence. I like the Maui pretzels.

The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

Representatives both at the gate and on the plane have zero interest in helping you! It’s really unfortunate…

The planes were in very nice condition. Comfortable enough leg room. I had a very quick connection on my return home I made it just fine and so did my luggage!!

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

Got denied my flight was told on Google that Air Canada was supposed to book me a flight back home because I never was able to go to my destination. They did not help me whatsoever. I had to book a whole new flight for that reason I would write this is zero

The plane was delayed an hour. Heard from other passengers that the Vancouver connection to SFO was never on-time.

they were super helpful. Agents at the desk got me on an earlier flight and I was able to get home several hours earlier.

This is a great non-stop YVR-MIA. Very comfortable plane, and no transfer through a city that gets major winter weather!

Amazing service, with enthusiastic crew members, and some breathtaking views of Vancouver. No IFE though, as it is only a 1 hour flight on a regional Turboprop jet.

Air Canada cancelled our flight and reschedule it 26 hours later that completely interrupted my family's long waited Japan trip, it wasn't due to natural reason such as weather but under the company's control. On the day we wasted 9 hours of our time from 6am to 3pm, including a few hours in the customer counter waiting for supervisor to handle our rescheduling. When we came to the counter for rebooking help there were at least 4 employees on the counter but we were told they were not trained to handle customer rebooking, we were also told the supervisor could come 10:30 to handle our rebooking, but she showed up more than one hour later, the end result was exactly the same so the few hours we spent waiting for her was completely wasted; We already prepaid hotel and all the tickets for the our stay in Tokyo so all of the cost for the first day is completed wasted; The $80 meal voucher issues was far less than our financial loss due to the financial cancellation, and it was not surprisingly invalid (as Your company screw up everything possible along the flight), the vouchers were supposed to last 72 hours, when we tried to used it at our lounge next day less than 24 hours from its issuing at a designated restaurant, the worker there couldn't scan the vouchers after multiple tries on all 4 vouchers issued, so we had to pay the food from our own money; For the two return flights they were also full of unfortunate events that caused bad experience and further delay and waste of our time, both flights departed late and the last leg had another significant delay of more than half an hour after touchdown, the gate was for some reason not available so we waited more than half an hour, when we got out of plane it was almost one hour later than the supposed arrival time; The gate you arranged is the farthest in Vancouver airport, also was the luggage pickup location in Seattle airport; We also called customer service for rescheduling help and after a long time wait (more than an hour) we got a call back but the CS representative was equally clueless and unhelpful. Other than a fatal crash, your company couldn't do anything right and provided the worst service possible among the tons of flights we have taken in our lives.

I knew I was going to fall asleep unsettlingly from exhaustion so I warned the guy next to me in advance. The attendant took to checking on me frequently and even insisted I take my snack because I said no while sleep hazed and then absolutely wanted it about 5 minutes later. He was So caring and kind to my situation!!

Could not understand what the attendant was saying during his announcements.

Economy seats always cramped, no meal on international flight, no plugs for electronics, but we got there and cabin crew was excellent.

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

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