Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Vancouver?

Direct flights from Sacramento to Vancouver are less common, historically making up only 5.4% of all flights on this route over the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 connections. This suggests that while direct options exist, most travelers should anticipate a journey with at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Vancouver?

A direct flight from Sacramento to Vancouver typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of 1174 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 5 hours and 17 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can more than double the travel time.

How often do Sacramento to Vancouver flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Sacramento to Vancouver route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring prices consistently over a 30-day period can increase the likelihood of securing a better deal for this route.

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Sacramento to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Sacramento to Vancouver, fares typically range from $386 to $622, with a median price of $509. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 19% of recent fares from Sacramento to Vancouver were classified as a good price, indicating some opportunities for savings.

The journey from Sacramento to Vancouver covers a distance of 1,174 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Vancouver, January stands out with a median fare of $220. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $294, and June, where the median fare is $348.

A typical journey from Sacramento to Vancouver takes approximately 5h 58m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only a small share of recent fares, 5.4%, were for direct flights from Sacramento to Vancouver.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Vancouver

Regular price: $290 - $526

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver is typically between $290 and $526. Currently, the lowest deal is $210 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 25-Oct 27.

now $210

Low $290

High $526

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Vancouver

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Vancouver is April, with a median price of $334. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $587. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $334

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $587

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Vancouver

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Vancouver

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$708

$451

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$681

$495

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$756

$501

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$743

$483

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$744

$518

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$718

$421

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$956 → $347

64%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$954 → $407

57%

14 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 24

$882 → $349

60%

4 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 10

$718 → $217

70%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Vancouver

Sacramento - Vancouver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Sacramento to Vancouver are near the typical level of $509.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and June are cheapest

Historically, January ($220), April ($294), and June ($348) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

2h 7m is the typical direct flight time

Direct flights to Vancouver typically take 2h 7m, while connecting flights average 5h 58m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.4% of recent fares are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada is one airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Sacramento to Vancouver are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International offers flights to Vancouver, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$221

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$221

Airports nearby Vancouver used as alternative

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Abbotsford International is a practical mainland alternative, especially for low-cost carriers and domestic Canadian routes.

📍 ~60 km from Vancouver (easily accessible by highway).

💸 Flights from ~$339

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vancouver

$883

Save $471

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vancouver

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Sacramento to Vancouver is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $310. Prices tend to be significantly higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1097. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also shows higher average prices, around $556.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Vancouver is considered to be $386 or less. The median price for this route has been $509. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $622 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices below the $386 threshold.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Vancouver, with a median price of $220. Other relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $294, and June, where the median price was $348. The annual median price for this route, across a 270-day window, is $509, indicating that these specific months offer considerable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Sacramento to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver

The journey from Sacramento to Vancouver covers a distance of 1,174 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Vancouver

Regular price: $290 - $526

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver is typically between $290 and $526. Currently, the lowest deal is $210 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 25-Oct 27.

now $210

Low $290

High $526

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Vancouver

April

Cheapest

Flights from $334

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $587

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Vancouver

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Vancouver

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$708

$451

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$681

$495

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

Frontier Airlines

$756

$501

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$743

$483

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$744

$518

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Vancouver

Sacramento (SMF) - Vancouver (YVR)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$718

$421

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$956 → $347

64%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$954 → $407

57%

14 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 24

$882 → $349

60%

4 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 10

$718 → $217

70%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Vancouver