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$145+ Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo (YCD)

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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nanaimo

Cheapest flights from California to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/166:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Mon 5/183:45 pm
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 4/8$309
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Fri 5/156:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Mon 5/185:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 4/8$316
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/66:30 am
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop4h 30m
Air Canada
Sat 5/95:50 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop4h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/5$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 5/206:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/275:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$371
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 7/96:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops7h 55m
WestJet
Mon 7/133:45 pm
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 4/5$375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 5/274:55 pm
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops22h 15m
WestJet
Mon 6/18:20 pm
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 05m
WestJet
Deal found 4/6$381
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 11/42:25 pm
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop5h 01m
Air Canada
Sat 11/710:00 am
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/5$430
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 6/56:05 pm
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops21h 05m
WestJet
Tue 6/93:45 pm
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 4/7$434
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 6/174:55 pm
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops22h 15m
WestJet
Sat 6/203:45 pm
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops24h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 4/5$450
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 11/411:50 am
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop27h 16m
WestJet
Sat 11/73:40 pm
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops25h 18m
WestJet
Deal found 4/5$453
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/275:05 pm
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop15h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 6/19:05 am
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 54m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/6$458
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/65:05 pm
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop5h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 5/85:50 am
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop5h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/5$471

Find flight deals from California to Nanaimo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nanaimo flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$145
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$241
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nanaimo that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 5/18

12:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$316

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

6:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 5/9

5:50 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 30m

$325

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops18h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 5/27

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$371

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 7/14

8:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$381

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/27

4:55 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 6/1

8:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$381
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

6:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 7/14

5:50 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 30m

$402

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/5

6:05 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 6/9

3:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$440

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

5:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 5/8

5:50 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 29m

$471

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

6:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 5/8

3:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$476

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/5

5:05 pm-8:30 am

1 stop15h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 6/9

5:50 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 29m

$477

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Nanaimo

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of $35). Flying from California to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Nanaimo?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Nanaimo in 4h 30m. Fly via WestJet or Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance from California to Nanaimo is about 793 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

  • 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of $35). Flying from California to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from California to Nanaimo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Nanaimo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$206Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$233Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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