Nanaimo

$85+ 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
Aug 18 — Aug 251
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nanaimo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nanaimo flight deals. Data was last updated August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$222
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$244
From California to Nanaimo Arpt
One-way flight from California to Nanaimo Arpt
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 August 13, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/2010:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/233:40 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 11/110:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/45:15 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$231
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop7h 00mWestJet
Tue 9/235:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Deal found 8/11$253
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/192:45 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops9h 44mWestJet
Tue 9/235:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Deal found 8/12$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/1110:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/183:40 pmYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$263
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 9/122:45 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop24h 25mWestJet
Wed 9/175:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Deal found 8/12$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/1110:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1610:26 amYCD - SFO
1 stop10h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$269
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/137:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop7h 00mWestJet
Sat 9/205:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Deal found 8/12$271
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/1011:35 amSFO - YCD
1 stop10h 29mAir Canada
Wed 9/179:05 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$275
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/122:45 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops9h 44mWestJet
Sat 9/205:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Deal found 8/12$276
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 10/268:40 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop18h 26mWestJet
Fri 10/313:40 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop19h 20mWestJet
Deal found 8/12$311
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/512:35 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop26h 35mWestJet
Mon 9/87:57 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop14h 55mWestJet
Deal found 8/11$319

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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 August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nanaimo that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

10:15 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 9/23

3:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop17h 50m

$230

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

10:15 am-3:06 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 11/4

5:15 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$231

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

7:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 9/23

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 19m

$253

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

2:45 pm-12:29 am

2 stops9h 44m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 9/23

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 19m

$258

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

10:15 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 9/18

3:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 04m

$263

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

2:45 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 9/17

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 19m

$268

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

10:15 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 9/16

10:26 am-9:24 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$269

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

4:35 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 28m

$271

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

4:35 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 28m

$271

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

7:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/20

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 19m

$271

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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.

  • What are the most popular routes 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.

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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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$206Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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