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$118+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YCD
ago. 5 — ago. 121
mar. 8/5
mar. 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Nanaimo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Nanaimo flight deals. Data was last updated julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$233
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$118
(SmartFares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$457
From Salinas to Nanaimo Arpt
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 31, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/1310:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 54mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/205:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$233
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/1912:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 37mWestJet
dom. 8/245:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 21mWestJet
Deal found 7/29$253
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
mié. 8/207:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 50mAir Canada
dom. 8/246:00 amYCD - SFO
1 stop4h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$272

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Salinas

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Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

sáb. 9/13

10:15 am-3:09 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Nanaimo Arpt

sáb. 9/20

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 19m

$233

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

mar. 8/19

12:50 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Nanaimo Arpt

dom. 8/24

5:35 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 21m

$253

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

mié. 8/20

7:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop12h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

dom. 8/24

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$272

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

vie. 8/22

2:45 pm-12:29 am

2 stops9h 44m

$118

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

lun. 8/11

6:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 15m

$317

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Deals found on 7/29

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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 julio 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet and Air Canada from Salinas to Nanaimo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,978 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,978 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,978 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,851 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,978 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo from Salinas?

    Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), located 8.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Salinas to Nanaimo. 2 airlines have flights to Nanaimo Arpt from Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Salinas to Nanaimo Arpt should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 Salinas to Nanaimo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$206Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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