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$118+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Nanaimo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Nanaimo flight deals. Data was last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$283
(WestJet)

One-way from

$118
(Air Canada)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$557
From Irvine to Nanaimo Arpt
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 8/57:00 amLAX - YCD
1 stop7h 29mWestJet
Tue 8/127:57 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop14h 56mWestJet
Deal found 6/15$283
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/298:40 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop11h 50mAir Canada
Tue 9/29:05 amYCD - LAX
2 stops8h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 6/16$461
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Fri 7/2511:30 amLAX - YCD
2 stops12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/13:00 pmYCD - LAX
3 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$616
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 8/56:00 amLAX - YCD
2 stops8h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/122:45 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$743

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Nanaimo that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

7:00 am-9:52 am

1 stop26h 52m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 8/12

3:00 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$283

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 8/29

8:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 9/2

9:05 am-5:08 pm

2 stops8h 03m

$461

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 7/25

11:30 am-12:29 am

2 stops12h 59m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/1

3:00 pm-10:45 am

3 stops19h 45m

$616

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops8h 09m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 8/12

2:45 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$743

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 59m

$118

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

9:10 pm-2:24 pm

2 stops17h 14m

$145

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/14

Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Nanaimo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Nanaimo

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to YCD?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Irvine 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 16, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
8,801 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
2,873 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,554 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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 Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Most people fly into Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) if they book a flight to Nanaimo from Irvine. On average, Nanaimo Arpt has 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day from 2 airlines. Nanaimo Arpt is conveniently located just 8.5 mi from Nanaimo’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Nanaimo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Nanaimo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to Nanaimo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$215Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$233Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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