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$78+ 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 4/306:06 pm
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops45h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/83:45 pm
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$257
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 5/306:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Wed 6/33:45 pm
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 1/28$286
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 5/51:00 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 45m
WestJet
Sat 5/95:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 1/27$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 4/306:05 pm
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Fri 5/85:45 am
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 1/28$313
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 5/56:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Sun 5/105:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 1/28$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 6/76:05 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Fri 6/123:25 pm
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 1/29$346
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/304:35 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop5h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 6/39:05 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/148:01 pm
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops19h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/213:40 pm
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$379
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 4/28:40 pm
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop18h 25m
WestJet
Thu 4/93:40 pm
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops25h 18m
WestJet
Deal found 1/28$401
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 6/66:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Sat 6/133:25 pm
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 1/26$418
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 7/39:10 pm
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop17h 59m
WestJet
Tue 7/75:35 am
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop8h 45m
WestJet
Deal found 1/28$484
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2612:25 pm
SNA
-
YCD
1 stop9h 11m
Air Canada
Mon 3/26:00 am
YCD
-
SNA
1 stop5h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$493

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$243
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nanaimo that are best for you.

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Nanaimo

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Price

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

6:06 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops45h 04m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 5/8

3:45 pm-11:20 am

1 stop19h 35m

$257

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 6/3

3:45 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$286

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 5/10

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$313

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 5/9

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$313

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

6:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 5/8

5:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$313

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

6:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 6/12

3:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$346

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

7:30 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$364

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

4:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 6/3

2:45 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$364

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

8:01 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops19h 04m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 3/21

3:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 25m

$379

Santa AnaNanaimo

SNA - YCD

SNAYCD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

12:25 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$493

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nanaimo

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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 $36). Flying from California to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $85). 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 9h 10m. 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 - Nanaimo Arpt or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - 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 $36). Flying from California to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $85). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$206Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$233Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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