Cheap flights from Vancouver to Sacramento

Vancouver is beautiful, but sometimes you need to leave BC for a little fun in the sun. Enter Sacramento, California's delightful, summery capital city. Known for its balmy weather and rich history, Sacramento is the state's oldest city, founded in 1849 at the height of the Gold Rush. For tourist attractions, most travellers come here to enjoy the city's excellent museums and historical sites, like Sutter's Fort, State Indian Museum, and the Crocker Art Museum. Despite being California's capital, Sacramento has a distinctly small town vibe, featuring summertime fairs and farmer's markets. There is also a wonderful restaurant culture, provided by local gourmet and fusion restaurants, which benefit from California's diverse heritage and thriving wine country.

Thinking of travelling to California's state capital of Sacramento? Skyscanner can help fly you there for less. To find the cheapest flights from Vancouver, check out our Cheapest Month search tool. Once you've chosen the most affordable month for your trip, sign up for Price Alerts email notifications, so you never miss another seat sale. For jet-setters, who prefer to book flights, hotels, and car rentals with their cellphone or tablet, don't forget to download Skyscanner's free travel app.

Airports in Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

In Richmond, British Columbia, 12 km away from Vancouver's downtown core, sits Vancouver International Airport (YVR). As Canada's second busiest airport, this sprawling, two-terminal airport provides one of the country's best gateways into the USA. From YVR, Air Canada Express is the only airline offering direct flights to Sacramento. This non-stop flight departs from the airport's International Terminal. 

Looking for a way to reach Vancouver International Airport? Consider renting a car through Skyscanner for competitive rates on great vehicles. For other transportation methods from Downtown Vancouver, there's the rapid transit SkyTrain during the day, and the N10 night bus for red eye flights.

Airports in Sacramento, California

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento, California is primarily served by Sacramento International Airport (SMF), a two-terminal international airport. This airport is located 16 km away from Sacramento's downtown core. SMF specializes in domestic flights, offering flights across USA, including destinations in Hawaii. There also a handful of flights into Canada and Mexico.

As we mentioned above, Air Canada Express is the only airline giving direct flights into Sacramento. These flights arrive at the airport's Terminal A. If you aren't fussy about having to take a connecting flight, many major cities, nearby to Vancouver, host trips to SMF too. Some of these cities include Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.

To reach Downtown Sacramento from the SMF airport, most travellers choose to drive by car down the Interstate 5. Taxis are also waiting at the Arrivals gate and it costs about $27 to reach city center. Public transportation is limited, but you can take the #42 Yolobus bus if you want to avoid driving down California's often busy highways. If you're searching for a top-rated hotel in Sacramento for a bargain price, take a look at Skyscanner's hotel listings for your dream accommodations.