Vancouver to Sacramento (YVR–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC Air Canada
CR9
10:22 AM
PDT TM
12:14 PM
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AC Air Canada
CR9
12:30 PM
PDT TA
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Vancouver to Sacramento
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 730 mi 1h 52m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

YVR–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore YVR Routes SMF Routes YVR Live Flights SMF Live Flights YVR Delays SMF Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 CR9 1h52 84% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to SMF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BOI ~4h 39m VNY ~4h 51m MDW ~9h 8m SJD ~10h 0m CVG ~10h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,262
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → SMF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
83%
Return
SMF → YVR
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → SMF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sacramento is 0 hours the same as Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
730 mi / 1,174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance730 mi / 1,174 km
Flight time1h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 1h 52m. The route covers 730 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YVR to SMF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOI, VNY, MDW, SJD, CVG, HOU, MSP, PBI, SNA, JFK, EWR, PDX, SEA, ATL, SFO, SLC, LAX, DFW, SAN, DEN, LAS, PHX, PSP, MCO, GDL, ORD, MEX, IAH, LIH, KOA, HNL and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SMF to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YVR to SMF

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to SMF ranges from 1 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,174 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BOI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.