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$128+ Cheap flights from Nanaimo (YCD) to California

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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — LAX
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nanaimo to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nanaimo to California flight deals. Data was last updated September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$194
(oojo)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$175
From Nanaimo Arpt to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/183:40 pmYCD - LAS
1 stop4h 41mWestJet
Sat 10/2511:30 amLAS - YCD
1 stop7h 57mWestJet
Deal found 9/18$194
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/103:40 pmYCD - LAS
1 stop4h 35mWestJet
Fri 11/141:10 pmLAS - YCD
2 stops11h 22mWestJet
Deal found 9/18$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/103:40 pmYCD - LAS
1 stop4h 35mWestJet
Sat 11/229:15 pmLAS - YCD
2 stops14h 05mWestJet
Deal found 9/18$251
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:15 amYCD - LAS
1 stop16h 16mWestJet
Fri 12/269:15 pmLAS - YCD
1 stop17h 51mWestJet
Deal found 9/19$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:40 pmYCD - PSP
1 stop26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/157:14 pmPSP - YCD
2 stops19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/143:00 pmYCD - SAN
2 stops9h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/176:47 pmSAN - YCD
2 stops19h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$356
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/152:45 pmYCD - SAN
2 stops9h 30mAir Canada
Wed 12/101:05 pmSAN - YCD
2 stops8h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 9/18$359
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/153:40 pmYCD - SAN
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1012:35 pmSAN - YCD
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$374
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/143:00 pmYCD - SAN
2 stops8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:10 pmSAN - YCD
1 stop15h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/152:45 pmYCD - SAN
2 stops9h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/105:45 pmSAN - YCD
3 stops20h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$381
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:00 pmYCD - PSP
2 stops19h 00mAir Canada
Sat 11/1510:13 amPSP - YCD
2 stops11h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 9/18$388
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:00 amYCD - SAN
2 stops8h 59mAir Canada
Sun 10/266:47 pmSAN - YCD
2 stops19h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 9/18$396

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nanaimo to California that are best for you.

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Nanaimo

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NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 10/18

3:40 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/25

11:30 am-7:27 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$194

NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 11/10

3:40 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/14

1:10 pm-12:32 am

2 stops11h 22m

$231

NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 11/10

11:55 am-12:19 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/22

9:15 pm-11:20 am

2 stops14h 05m

$306

NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 12/23

5:15 am-9:31 pm

1 stop16h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/26

9:15 pm-3:06 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$308

NanaimoPalm Springs

YCD - PSP

YCDPSP

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 11/8

3:40 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop26h 53m

Palm Springs

Sat 11/15

7:14 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops19h 52m

$342

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 11/14

3:00 pm-12:13 am

2 stops9h 13m

San Diego

Mon 11/17

6:47 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$356

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 10/15

2:45 pm-12:15 am

2 stops9h 30m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

1:05 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$359

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 10/15

3:40 pm-8:15 am

2 stops16h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

12:35 pm-12:32 am

1 stop11h 57m

$374

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 11/14

3:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 44m

San Diego

Mon 11/17

6:10 pm-9:26 am

1 stop15h 16m

$380

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 10/15

2:45 pm-12:15 am

2 stops9h 30m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

5:45 pm-2:21 pm

3 stops20h 36m

$381

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Deals found on 9/17

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nanaimo to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to California (average of $246). Flying from Nanaimo to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YCD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanaimo to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

When flying from Nanaimo to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

    Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), located 8.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Nanaimo to California.

  • How long is the flight from Nanaimo to California?

    Departing from Nanaimo to California will take you 4h 41m. There are 998 mi between Nanaimo and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The most popular route from Nanaimo to California is Nanaimo Arpt - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Nanaimo Arpt - San Diego or Nanaimo Arpt - Palm Springs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nanaimo to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to California (average of $246). Flying from Nanaimo to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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