Traveling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take 2 hours 6 minutes. Vancouver and Sacramento are in the same timezone (UTC-7), so you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 16 flights from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, go for the 09:00 Air Canada flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from SMF to YVR is 22:15 with Air Canada.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Traveling to Vancouver (and seeing more of Canada!) is easy with Air Canada. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SMF and YVR include:
San Francisco International Airport
Portland International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Canada. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before organizing your cheap ticket from SMF to YVR, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is C$72. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$282. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap flight tickets from SMF to YVR, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from SMF to YVR. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Traveling from central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport takes about 24 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider staying in a hotel near YVR if you have a late flight from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 33 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from SMF to YVR in December if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from SMF to YVR:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Vancouver itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Science World.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) is an alternative international airport for traveling to and from Vancouver. It may be a cheaper or more convenient option depending on your journey, so it's worth looking into.
Complete your Vancouver trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Vancouver International Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Vancouver stay.
