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$103+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$232
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$103
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$219
From California to Nanaimo Arpt
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/117:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 50mAir Canada
Mon 7/146:00 amYCD - SFO
1 stop4h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$232
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/92:45 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops9h 37mWestJet
Mon 8/115:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 24mWestJet
Deal found 6/11$238
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/248:40 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop11h 50mAir Canada
Mon 7/289:05 amYCD - LAX
1 stop14h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$279
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/97:00 amLAX - YCD
1 stop7h 22mWestJet
Mon 8/113:00 pmYCD - LAX
2 stops20h 45mWestJet
Deal found 6/11$280
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:45 amSNA - YCD
2 stops11h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/283:40 pmYCD - SNA
2 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$298
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:00 amLAX - YCD
2 stops12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/283:40 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/116:05 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/143:40 pmYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$323
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/231:30 pmSNA - YCD
1 stop8h 45mAir Canada
Sun 7/276:00 amYCD - SNA
1 stop6h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$344
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/71:09 pmSMF - YCD
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/115:35 amYCD - SMF
2 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/97:10 amSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1111:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$550
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/74:05 pmSMF - YCD
1 stop16h 25mAir Canada
Fri 7/112:45 pmYCD - SMF
1 stop24h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/910:30 amSMF - YCD
2 stops27h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/152:45 pmYCD - SMF
2 stops18h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$634

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 June 12, 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

Fri 7/11

7:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop12h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$232

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

2:45 pm-12:22 am

2 stops9h 37m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 8/11

5:35 am-1:59 pm

2 stops8h 24m

$238

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

8:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 7/28

9:05 am-11:58 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$279

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sat 8/9

7:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 8/11

3:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops20h 45m

$280

Santa AnaNanaimo

SNA - YCD

SNAYCD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/24

6:45 am-6:06 pm

2 stops11h 21m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 7/28

3:40 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$298

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

6:00 am-6:06 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 7/28

3:40 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 05m

$307

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

6:05 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 17m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 7/14

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$323

Santa AnaNanaimo

SNA - YCD

SNAYCD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/23

1:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 7/27

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$344

SacramentoNanaimo

SMF - YCD

SMFYCD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/7

1:09 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 7/11

5:35 am-6:27 pm

2 stops36h 52m

$488

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

7:10 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 8/11

11:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$550

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/12

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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 time of day to fly from CA to YCD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Nanaimo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanaimo ranges from 0.8 - 6.3 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Nanaimo when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanaimo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Nanaimo, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Nanaimo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 cheapest airlines to fly from California to Nanaimo one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $103. Air Canada flights start at $118 while deals on United Airlines start at $159 one-way.

  • 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.

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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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$215Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$220Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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