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$135+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$271
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$135
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$241
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 August 1, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/156:05 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Mon 9/225:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Deal found 8/1$271
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/207:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 50mAir Canada
Sun 8/246:00 amYCD - SFO
1 stop4h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 7/31$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/2010:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/245:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$289
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/176:05 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Sun 10/1910:26 amYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 50mWestJet
Deal found 7/30$325
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 8/196:00 amLAX - YCD
1 stop5h 00mAir Canada
Sat 8/239:05 amYCD - LAX
1 stop5h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$396
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/1811:30 amLAX - YCD
3 stops12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/205:35 amYCD - LAX
1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/176:00 amLAX - YCD
2 stops8h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/192:45 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$741
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/137:23 amSJC - YCD
2 stops31h 06mWestJet
Sat 8/165:35 amYCD - SJC
2 stops16h 37mWestJet
Deal found 7/31$895
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 8/134:41 pmSJC - YCD
3 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/163:40 pmYCD - SJC
3 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$904
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/68:36 amSFO - YCD
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1011:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$907
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/67:15 amSNA - YCD
2 stops7h 55mWestJet
Mon 8/117:57 pmYCD - SNA
1 stop16h 02mWestJet
Deal found 7/31$1,512

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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 1, 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

Mon 9/15

6:05 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 19m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 9/22

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 19m

$271

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

7:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop12h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$281

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

10:15 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 8/24

5:35 am-1:59 pm

2 stops8h 24m

$289

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 10/17

6:05 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 19m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 10/19

10:26 am-5:16 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$325

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 8/23

9:05 am-2:58 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$396

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Mon 8/18

11:30 am-12:29 am

3 stops12h 59m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 8/20

5:35 am-2:12 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$516

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 10/17

6:00 am-2:04 pm

2 stops8h 04m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 10/19

2:45 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$741

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Wed 8/13

7:23 am-2:29 pm

2 stops31h 06m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 8/16

5:35 am-10:12 pm

2 stops16h 37m

$895

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Wed 8/13

4:41 pm-6:06 pm

3 stops25h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 8/16

3:40 pm-11:44 am

3 stops20h 04m

$904

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 12/20

8:31 am-2:21 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 12/28

3:00 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$1,023

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/1

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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 August 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Nanaimo, such as 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
8,904 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
8,904 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
2,980 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
9,855 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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

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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?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Nanaimo Arpt, Los Angeles - Nanaimo Arpt or Sacramento Intl - 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$206Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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