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$231+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Nanaimo (YCD)

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SFO — YCD
feb. 19 — feb. 261
jue. 2/19
jue. 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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mar. 5/57:30 am
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 52m
WestJet
sáb. 5/93:00 pm
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 24m
WestJet
Deal found 1/18$312
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/47:30 am
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 51m
Air Canada
dom. 2/86:00 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop4h 39m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/19$330
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
sáb. 5/307:30 am
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 52m
WestJet
mié. 6/35:35 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 19m
WestJet
Deal found 1/17$353
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
sáb. 5/236:05 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 17m
WestJet
lun. 5/253:40 pm
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop22h 17m
WestJet
Deal found 1/18$372
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
mar. 5/192:45 pm
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 37m
WestJet
vie. 5/293:00 pm
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 24m
WestJet
Deal found 1/19$388

Find flight deals from Salinas to Nanaimo

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3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$330
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$231
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$266
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Nanaimo that are best for you.

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Salinas

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Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

mar. 5/5

7:30 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Nanaimo Arpt

sáb. 5/9

3:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$312

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

mié. 2/4

7:30 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

dom. 2/8

6:00 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

$330

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

sáb. 5/30

4:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

mié. 6/3

9:05 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$353

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

sáb. 5/30

7:30 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Nanaimo Arpt

mié. 6/3

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 19m

$353

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

dom. 6/14

4:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$231

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

dom. 6/14

2:45 pm-12:22 am

2 stops9h 37m

$261

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Nanaimo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Nanaimo?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Nanaimo (average of $36). Flying from Salinas to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $93). 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.

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 enero 20, 2026.
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
3,246 reviews

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,246 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,246 reviews

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,637 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,246 reviews

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying

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.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Nanaimo?

    A quick flight from Salinas to Nanaimo can take about 6h 51m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $330. The distance from Salinas to Nanaimo is about 793 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Nanaimo?

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

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Nanaimo?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Nanaimo (average of $36). Flying from Salinas to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $93). 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 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 enero 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$206Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$233Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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