$186+ 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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YCD
Oct 7 — Oct 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to NanaimoExplore 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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Mon 10/196:00 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Mon 10/265:45 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/4![WestJet logo]()
$242
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/291:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Fri 10/23:25 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 9/2![WestJet logo]()
$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 10/201:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Tue 10/273:50 pm -
2 stops49h 00m
Deal found 9/6![WestJet logo]()
$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 10/201:00 pm -
2 stops26h 10m
Mon 10/265:45 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/6![WestJet logo]()
$297
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/181:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Sun 10/253:50 pm -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 9/2![WestJet logo]()
$298
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/236:00 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Thu 10/2910:45 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 9/6![WestJet logo]()
$300
Best flights from San Francisco to NanaimoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Mon 10/191:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Mon 10/265:45 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/4![WestJet logo]()
$243
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 10/206:40 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Tue 10/276:25 am -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 9/6![Air Canada logo]()
$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Mon 10/196:00 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Tue 10/273:50 pm -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$332
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/291:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Fri 10/23:25 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 9/3![WestJet logo]()
$274
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Tue 9/296:35 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Fri 10/211:40 am -
1 stop6h 51m
Deal found 9/4![Air Canada logo]()
$321
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/186:00 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Sun 10/253:50 pm -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 9/2![WestJet logo]()
$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/1810:24 pm -
2 stops16h 26m
Tue 9/225:45 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$343
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to NanaimoDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/291:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Fri 10/23:25 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 9/2![WestJet logo]()
$274
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/181:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Sun 10/253:50 pm -
2 stops25h 00m
Deal found 9/2![WestJet logo]()
$298
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Mon 10/196:00 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Mon 10/265:45 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/4![WestJet logo]()
$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 10/201:00 pm -
1 stop6h 45m
Tue 10/273:50 pm -
2 stops49h 00m
Deal found 9/6![WestJet logo]()
$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Tue 10/201:00 pm -
2 stops26h 10m
Mon 10/265:45 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/6![WestJet logo]()
$297
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/236:00 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Thu 10/2910:45 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 9/6![WestJet logo]()
$300
One-way flights from San Francisco to NanaimoSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sun 1/36:30 am -
1 stop8h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Air Canada logo]()
$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sat 1/28:45 pm -
3 stops42h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 1/19:15 am -
1 stop30h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sun 1/37:30 pm -
3 stops43h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$336
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/14:40 pm -
2 stops22h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![WestJet logo]()
$352
Find 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 September 7, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $242 (Trip.com) |
One-way from | $186 (Air Canada) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $401 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
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San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Sun 1/3
6:30 am-3:51 pm
1 stop8h 21m
Nanaimo Arpt
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$186
San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Mon 10/19
1:00 pm-7:45 pm
1 stop6h 45m
Nanaimo Arpt
Mon 10/26
5:45 am-4:50 pm
1 stop11h 05m
$243
San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Tue 10/20
6:40 am-11:00 am
1 stop4h 20m
Nanaimo Arpt
Tue 10/27
6:25 am-10:32 am
1 stop4h 07m
$274
San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
1:00 pm-7:45 pm
1 stop6h 45m
Nanaimo Arpt
Fri 10/2
3:25 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop6h 30m
$274
San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Sun 10/18
6:00 am-3:10 pm
2 stops9h 10m
Nanaimo Arpt
Sun 10/25
3:50 pm-4:50 pm
2 stops25h 00m
$303
San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Sat 1/2
8:45 pm-4:15 pm
3 stops42h 30m
Nanaimo Arpt
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
6:35 am-11:00 am
1 stop4h 25m
Nanaimo Arpt
Fri 10/2
11:40 am-6:31 pm
1 stop6h 51m
$321
San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Mon 10/19
6:00 am-3:10 pm
2 stops9h 10m
Nanaimo Arpt
Tue 10/27
3:50 pm-9:30 am
1 stop17h 40m
$332
San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Sun 1/3
7:30 pm-4:15 pm
3 stops43h 45m
Nanaimo Arpt
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$336
San FranciscoNanaimo
SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt
SFOYCD
San Francisco
Fri 9/18
10:24 pm-2:50 pm
2 stops16h 26m
Nanaimo Arpt
Tue 9/22
5:45 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 15m
$343
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Nanaimo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Nanaimo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Nanaimo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Nanaimo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 September 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from San Francisco to Nanaimo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
7.4
Food
6.2
Overall
7.2
Entertainment
6.1
Comfort
7.1
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2024
SAN - YYC
Boarding
7.4
Food
6.2
Overall
7.2
Entertainment
6.1
Comfort
7.1
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2024
SAN - YYC
Boarding
7.4
Food
6.2
Overall
7.2
Entertainment
6.1
Comfort
7.1
Crew
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jul 2024
SAN - YYC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$233 | Average$383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$570 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% |