Travelling from Sacramento to Vancouver: what you need to know
Sacramento's main base, Sacramento International Airport (SMF), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver.
Vancouver has a range of airports you can jet into. Come in for landing at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The average length of a direct Sacramento to Vancouver flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Sacramento and Vancouver are in the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
With ten weekly flights between the two airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Sacramento to Vancouver with Air Canada at 09:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from SMF to YVR is with Air Canada at 16:05.
To ensure you don't miss your Sacramento to Vancouver flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Vancouver
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Vancouver is ₹ 10,038. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 20,745. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Score cheap Sacramento to Vancouver flights by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Sacramento to Vancouver is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Jet off from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) on a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Vancouver. From SMF, you can fly straight to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Air Canada is a popular airline that offers direct Sacramento to Vancouver plane tickets leaving from SMF.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Sacramento to Vancouver flights departing from Sacramento International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
SMF is about 14 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel to stay at before your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's rest here before making your way to Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that depart SMF reach their destination on time.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is around 0.80 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Once you've hopped off your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take about 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver:
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CXH in advance so you can just get the keys and go.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver has arrived. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to get to by car.
The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your break by choosing a hotel near YXX after your Sacramento to Vancouver flight. Recover from your travel day or simply take a moment to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Stay in control of the next leg of your journey with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise make getting on the road effortless.
Around one week before your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver is a good time to book your ride from YXX. You're likely to snag a better deal or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Vancouver. To avoid the crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
Book a Sacramento to Vancouver ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Sacramento to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Sacramento to Vancouver, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are attractions you won't want to skip in Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another essential stop in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
