Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento?

Yes, direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are available. Across the trailing quarter, approximately 23.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop before reaching their destination.

What's the flight time from Vancouver to Sacramento?

The typical direct flight time from Vancouver to Sacramento is 2 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1174 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 5 hours and 57 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to direct options.

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

Historically, non-stop flights from Vancouver to Sacramento have been about 42% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $424, while connecting flights have a median price of $299. Direct flights represent about 23.8% of the available options across the trailing 90 days, offering a trade-off between convenience and cost.

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YVR - Sacramento
75% AI deal score
CA$418
CA$275
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CA$374
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Vancouver to Sacramento: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

Most itineraries for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento connect at least once, with only 23.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 1. This means that while direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are available, you will most often find itineraries that include a stop.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Vancouver to Sacramento, prices typically range from $259–$428, with a median of $314. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento? The most affordable months to fly are January, with a median fare of $231, and May, where the median fare is $260. June also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $296.

A typical journey from Vancouver to Sacramento takes 2h 5m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 5m. However, for itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 6h 2m.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Sacramento

Regular price: CA$329 - CA$597

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento is between 329 CAD and 597 CAD. The current lowest deal is 283 CAD with WestJet for travel from Sep 16-Sep 30.

now CA$283

Low CA$329

High CA$597

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento is January, with a median price of $231. The most expensive month 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

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

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

CA$642

CA$614

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$480

CA$437

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$501

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$539

CA$507

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$535

CA$562

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$532

CA$451

One-way

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

6 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 28

CA$786 → CA$573

27%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

CA$456 → CA$300

34%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

CA$475 → CA$325

31%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

CA$471 → CA$323

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento

Vancouver - Sacramento route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Vancouver to Sacramento are above the typical level, with a median price of $314.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento, with a median price of $231.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m

Direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento typically take 2h 5m, while connecting flights average 6h 2m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 76.2% of recent deals, with only 23.8% being direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada is one airline that has offered direct flights from Vancouver to Sacramento.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento are frequent, with 2% good price share.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a primary departure point for flights to Sacramento.

📍 ~10 km from Vancouver city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Sacramento main airports to arrive at

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

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)

💸 Flights from ~CA$294

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sacramento

79% AI deal score

$1,231

$757

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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 0-6 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.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Vancouver to Sacramento is considered to be $259 or less. The median price for this route has been $314. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of observed prices being $428 or higher.

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, based on data from the trailing 270 days, is $314. June has historically been the most expensive month, with 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$329 - CA$597

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to Sacramento is between 329 CAD and 597 CAD. The current lowest deal is 283 CAD with WestJet for travel from Sep 16-Sep 30.

now CA$283

Low CA$329

High CA$597

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

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

CA$642

CA$614

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$480

CA$437

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$501

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$539

CA$507

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$535

CA$562

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Sacramento

Vancouver (YVR) - Sacramento (SMF)

WestJet

CA$532

CA$451

One-way

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

6 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 28

CA$786 → CA$573

27%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

CA$456 → CA$300

34%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

CA$475 → CA$325

31%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

CA$471 → CA$323

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Sacramento