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$232+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nanaimo (YCD)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YCD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Nanaimo (YCD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$232
(Air Canada)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$470
From San Francisco to Nanaimo Arpt
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/117:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 50mAir Canada
Mon 7/146:00 amYCD - SFO
1 stop4h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$232
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/92:45 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops9h 37mWestJet
Mon 8/115:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 24mWestJet
Deal found 6/11$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/116:05 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/143:40 pmYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/97:10 amSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1111:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$550

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

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San Francisco

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Nanaimo

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San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

7:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop12h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$232

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

2:45 pm-12:22 am

2 stops9h 37m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 8/11

5:35 am-1:59 pm

2 stops8h 24m

$238

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

6:05 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 17m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 7/14

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$323

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

7:10 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 8/11

11:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$550

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

7:30 am-3:09 pm

2 stops7h 39m

$264

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Deals found on 6/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

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
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

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
2,868 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

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
9,531 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

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 San Francisco to Nanaimo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($232), WestJet ($238), and United Airlines ($550) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Nanaimo. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 airline flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$220Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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