Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento?

Yes, direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 23.8% of all flights on this route. For flights that include stops, travelers typically experience one stopover. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

What's the flight time from Vancouver to Sacramento?

The typical direct flight from Vancouver to Sacramento has a median duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 57 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1174 kilometers. Travelers should factor in the additional time if their itinerary includes a stopover.

Are non-stop flights from Vancouver to Sacramento worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Vancouver to Sacramento come with a premium of about 42% compared to connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $424, while connecting flights have a median price of $299. Direct flights make up approximately 23.8% of the available options. The decision depends on whether the time savings outweigh the additional cost for your travel plans.

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Vancouver to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Vancouver to Sacramento connect at least once, with only 23.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll often find yourself making a single stop on your journey.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $231. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $260, and June presents a median of $296. These months typically offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Vancouver to Sacramento, including connections, takes approximately 6h 2m. This duration reflects the median travel time for itineraries that involve at least one stopover. For direct flights, the median flight time is considerably shorter, at 2h 5m.

Fares for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento typically range from $259–$428, with a median of $314. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging at present. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices if you monitor the route.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Sacramento

Regular price: CA$328 - CA$613

Prices for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 328 CAD and 613 CAD. The current lowest deal is 351 CAD with WestJet, for travel from Oct 23-Oct 27.

now CA$351

Low CA$328

High CA$613

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento

Flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are cheapest in January, with a median price of $231. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $458. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CA$231

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$458

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Sacramento

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$747

CA$692

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$680

CA$689

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$679

CA$689

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$675

CA$689

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$562

CA$514

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$503

CA$514

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

CA$671 → CA$544

19%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

CA$671 → CA$549

18%

4 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 20

CA$669 → CA$562

16%

4 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 27

CA$412 → CA$351

15%

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Vancouver - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares above the typical level

Recent fares for Vancouver to Sacramento are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, May, and June have offered the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 5m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 2h 5m, while connecting flights average 6h 2m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 76.2% of recent routes, with 1 stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are frequently available.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a good option for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$389

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) is an alternative departure point for your trip to Sacramento.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~CA$761

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$350

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options, directly accessible from Sacramento via I-80.

📍 ~120 km from Sacramento (reachable by car, but subject to heavy Bay Area commuter traffic during peak hours)

💸 Flights from ~CA$369

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $291. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $414. Even booking more than 60 days out can result in higher average prices, around $404.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Vancouver to Sacramento is considered to be $259 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $314. Prices can go up to $428 or more for the higher end of fares. Keeping an eye out for prices at or below the $259 threshold typically indicates a favorable fare.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento, with a median price of $231. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $260. The annual median price for this route is $314, with June typically being the most expensive month, showing a median price of $296.

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Vancouver to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Sacramento

Regular price: CA$328 - CA$613

Prices for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 328 CAD and 613 CAD. The current lowest deal is 351 CAD with WestJet, for travel from Oct 23-Oct 27.

now CA$351

Low CA$328

High CA$613

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento

January

Cheapest

Flights from CA$231

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$458

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Sacramento

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$747

CA$692

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$680

CA$689

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$679

CA$689

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$675

CA$689

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$562

CA$514

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

CA$503

CA$514

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

CA$671 → CA$544

19%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

CA$671 → CA$549

18%

4 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 20

CA$669 → CA$562

16%

4 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 27

CA$412 → CA$351

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento

Vancouver - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares above the typical level

Recent fares for Vancouver to Sacramento are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, May, and June have offered the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 5m

The median flight time for a direct flight is 2h 5m, while connecting flights average 6h 2m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 76.2% of recent routes, with 1 stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are frequently available.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a good option for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$389

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) is an alternative departure point for your trip to Sacramento.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~CA$761

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$350

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a major hub with extensive flight options, directly accessible from Sacramento via I-80.

Sacramento, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,330

$720

Save $610

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

Today’s best flight deals from Vancouver to Sacramento

Vancouver to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento

Direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento

Vancouver - Sacramento route insights

Fares above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 5m

Connecting flights are more common

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

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Oct 11

Oct 09

Oct 08

Nov 19

Oct 10

Oct 08

Oct 10

Oct 16

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

How early should I book Vancouver to Sacramento flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Vancouver to Sacramento flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento?

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento?

What's the flight time from Vancouver to Sacramento?

Are non-stop flights from Vancouver to Sacramento worth the extra cost?

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More routes from Vancouver

Flights to Sacramento from other cities

Vancouver to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Sacramento

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento

Direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Sacramento

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento

Vancouver - Sacramento route insights

Fares above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 2h 5m

Connecting flights are more common

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sacramento used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

Best Elite deals to Sacramento

Oct 11

Oct 11

Oct 09

Oct 08

Nov 19

Oct 10

Oct 08

Oct 10

Oct 16

Oct 05

Oct 10

Oct 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sacramento

How early should I book Vancouver to Sacramento flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Vancouver to Sacramento flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento?