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$188+ 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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
Jun 24 — Jul 11
Wed 6/24
Wed 7/1
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 May 25, 2026.

This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Mon 9/211:00 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 45m
WestJet
Fri 9/255:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 5/24$396
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Sat 8/155:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 5/21$418
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Sat 8/155:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 5/21$420
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Wed 8/56:05 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Fri 8/145:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 5/21$425
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 11/2012:20 pm
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops26h 46m
WestJet
Sun 11/293:40 pm
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops19h 43m
WestJet
Deal found 5/21$441
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:05 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Fri 8/148:20 pm
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 5/21$449
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 9/101:00 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 45m
WestJet
Sat 9/125:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 5/20$450
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 10/176:05 pm
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Tue 10/203:25 pm
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 5/23$452
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 9/1312:10 pm
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop27h 00m
WestJet
Sat 9/193:45 pm
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops25h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 5/24$454
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 9/116:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Mon 9/145:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 5/20$455
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 9/101:00 pm
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops26h 10m
WestJet
Mon 9/145:45 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 5/20$459
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Tue 8/117:30 am
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops7h 40m
WestJet
Tue 8/185:45 am
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 5/20$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 May 25, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$396
(WestJet)

One-way from

$188
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$293
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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 May 25, 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

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

1:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 9/25

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$396

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

7:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 10/20

10:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$452

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

1:00 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 9/13

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$459

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

5:05 pm-8:10 am

1 stop15h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/28

2:45 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$475

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

7:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/28

5:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$477

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sat 7/18

7:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 7/25

5:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$491

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 7/14

2:45 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$493

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

7:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 9/6

5:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$519

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Mon 7/6

5:05 pm-8:10 am

1 stop15h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 7/13

8:45 am-1:37 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$538

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Mon 6/15

1:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 6/19

3:45 pm-11:20 am

1 stop19h 35m

$569

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of $107). Flying from California to Nanaimo in April is currently the most expensive (average of $910). 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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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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Nanaimo?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Nanaimo in 6h 45m. Fly via WestJet, Air Canada, or United Airlines 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 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of $107). Flying from California to Nanaimo in April is currently the most expensive (average of $910). 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 May 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$206Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$233Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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