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Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo (YCD) from $112

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Nanaimo?

Users have found that booking a flight from California to Nanaimo at least 58 days early can save you up to 54% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 58 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from California to Nanaimo for as little as $266 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $359 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Nanaimo?

October can be a great time to fly to Nanaimo from California with a flight ticket averaging about $259. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $85. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Nanaimo (CA - YCD)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Nanaimo as you normally would.

Cheap WestJet flights from California to Nanaimo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by WestJet for the route between California and Nanaimo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Consider these cheap WestJet flights we've found departing from California to Nanaimo. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 9/412:35 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop6h 44mWestJet
Sat 9/75:35 amYCD - LAX
1 stop8h 16mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$280
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 26mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$284
Tue 9/171:10 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 03mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 26mWestJet
Deal found 4/23$288
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$289
Tue 9/171:10 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 03mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/23$293
Wed 9/411:50 amLAX - YCD
1 stop6h 38mWestJet
Sat 9/75:35 amYCD - LAX
2 stops9h 50mWestJet
Deal found 4/23$312
Wed 9/411:50 amLAX - YCD
2 stops12h 29mWestJet
Sat 9/75:35 amYCD - LAX
2 stops9h 50mWestJet
Deal found 4/23$317
Mon 10/147:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop11h 54mWestJet
Wed 10/167:00 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop19h 33mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$334
Tue 9/173:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops9h 04mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$348

Cheap Air Canada flights from California to Nanaimo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between California and Nanaimo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Air Canada flights we've found at this time heading from California to Nanaimo. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sun 6/307:45 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 41mAir Canada
Sat 7/136:00 amYCD - SFO
1 stop4h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$271
Wed 9/46:00 amLAX - YCD
1 stop5h 35mAir Canada
Sat 9/72:50 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$335
Wed 9/45:33 amLAX - YCD
2 stops8h 37mAir Canada
Sat 9/76:00 amYCD - LAX
2 stops11h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$360
Sat 7/278:35 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop11h 51mAir Canada
Sun 8/46:00 amYCD - LAX
1 stop5h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$376
Mon 9/26:00 amLAX - YCD
1 stop5h 36mAir Canada
Thu 9/512:15 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop5h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$386
Mon 8/266:20 pmSMF - YCD
2 stops17h 16mAir Canada
Wed 8/2812:15 pmYCD - SMF
2 stops9h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$695
Tue 5/78:25 amSJC - YCD
2 stops23h 59mAir Canada
Wed 5/82:50 pmYCD - SJC
2 stops18h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$918
Mon 8/264:05 pmSMF - YCD
1 stop5h 56mAir Canada
Wed 8/289:05 amYCD - SMF
1 stop6h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$1,359
Mon 8/264:05 pmSMF - YCD
1 stop5h 56mAir Canada
Wed 8/289:05 amYCD - SMF
1 stop6h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$1,380

Cheap California to Nanaimo flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Nanaimo specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from California to Nanaimo in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 5/257:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 44mAir Canada
Sat 6/112:15 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$286
Sat 5/188:45 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop11h 39mAir Canada
Sat 6/16:00 amYCD - LAX
1 stop5h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$324
Sat 5/189:00 pmLAX - YCD
2 stops14h 04mWestJet
Sat 6/17:50 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop15h 50mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$431
Sun 5/127:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop11h 49mWestJet
Tue 5/217:00 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop19h 34mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$470
Sat 5/253:20 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/17:55 amYCD - SFO
3 stops13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$472
Sat 5/189:00 pmLAX - YCD
2 stops14h 04mWestJet
Sat 6/17:50 pmYCD - LAX
2 stops19h 34mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$473
Sat 5/2510:55 amSFO - YCD
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/17:55 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$478
Sat 5/259:00 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop16h 15mWestJet
Mon 5/277:00 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop15h 51mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$527
Sat 5/253:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/17:55 amYCD - SFO
3 stops13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$529

California to Nanaimo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Nanaimo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from California to Nanaimo in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 7/97:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop27h 34mWestJet
Tue 7/235:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$240
Tue 7/97:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop27h 34mWestJet
Tue 7/235:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$242
Sun 6/307:45 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 41mAir Canada
Sat 7/136:00 amYCD - SFO
1 stop4h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$271
Sat 9/215:55 pmSNA - YCD
1 stop6h 29mWestJet
Sun 9/297:00 pmYCD - SNA
1 stop20h 18mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$273
Sat 9/215:55 pmSNA - YCD
1 stop6h 29mWestJet
Sun 9/297:55 pmYCD - SNA
2 stops19h 23mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$278
Wed 9/412:35 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop6h 44mWestJet
Sat 9/75:35 amYCD - LAX
1 stop8h 16mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$280
Sat 9/216:05 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop25h 19mWestJet
Sun 9/295:35 amYCD - LAX
1 stop8h 16mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$282
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 26mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$284
Wed 9/411:50 amLAX - YCD
2 stops12h 29mWestJet
Sat 9/75:35 amYCD - LAX
2 stops9h 50mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$285

One-way flights to Nanaimo from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to Nanaimo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from California to Nanaimo. Users in need of a round-trip flight from California to Nanaimo instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 9/195:55 pmSNA - YCD
1 stop6h 29mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$112
Thu 9/196:05 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$115
Thu 9/199:00 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop21h 28mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$119
Thu 9/191:25 pmLAX - YCD
2 stops10h 59mWestJet
Deal found 4/24$120
Mon 9/307:00 amSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$135
Mon 5/278:45 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop11h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$136
Tue 6/46:00 amLAX - YCD
1 stop5h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$137
Thu 9/199:00 pmLAX - YCD
2 stops14h 04mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$139
Thu 9/199:00 pmLAX - YCD
2 stops22h 24mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$148

Find flights from California to Nanaimo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Nanaimo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$271 - $755

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 6/30

1 stop12h 41m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 7/13

1 stop4h 33m

$271

Los AngelesNanaimo Arpt

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

1 stop6h 44m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/7

1 stop8h 16m

$280

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

1 stop6h 34m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/21

1 stop6h 26m

$284

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

1 stop6h 03m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/21

1 stop6h 26m

$288

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

1 stop6h 34m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/21

2 stops8h 58m

$289

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

1 stop6h 03m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/21

2 stops8h 58m

$293

Los AngelesNanaimo Arpt

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

1 stop5h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/7

1 stop6h 43m

$335

Los AngelesNanaimo Arpt

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

2 stops8h 37m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/7

2 stops11h 38m

$360

San JoseNanaimo Arpt

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Mon 5/13

2 stops21h 42m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 5/17

2 stops12h 22m

$755

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nanaimo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nanaimo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nanaimo. Reviews last updated April 26, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Nanaimo, see what other customers have to say about WestJet and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,985 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was our first time flying with westjet. We were pleased with checking in crew amd the smooth processing of the whole flight.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,985 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,985 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was our first time flying with westjet. We were pleased with checking in crew amd the smooth processing of the whole flight.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,863 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,985 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Food

6.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was our first time flying with westjet. We were pleased with checking in crew amd the smooth processing of the whole flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo from California?

    If you book a flight to Nanaimo from California, you will be flying to Nanaimo Arpt, which is the city’s only airport. Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is located 8.5 mi from the center of Nanaimo.

  • Can I find flights from California to Nanaimo for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Nanaimo for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $271, but on average you can expect to pay $340.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Nanaimo?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Nanaimo Arpt, Los Angeles - Nanaimo Arpt or Sacramento Intl - Nanaimo Arpt when deciding on the best route from California to Nanaimo.

  • What does LAX to YCD mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Los Angeles Airport to Nanaimo Arpt Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LAX to YCD flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Nanaimo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to Nanaimo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to Nanaimo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to Nanaimo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Nanaimo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Nanaimo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Nanaimo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Nanaimo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Nanaimo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to Nanaimo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to Nanaimo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to Nanaimo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to Nanaimo flight deals updated?

    The California to Nanaimo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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Top 2 airlines flying from California to Nanaimo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$129Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapest$291Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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