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$185+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YCD
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo

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 April 23, 2026.

This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Wed 10/216:05 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Fri 10/233:45 pm
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 4/18$287
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/96:00 am
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops7h 55m
WestJet
Tue 7/143:45 pm
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 4/19$289
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 7/176:35 am
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop4h 25m
Air Canada
Sat 8/85:50 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop4h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/21$452
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 7/167:30 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop13h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 8/85:50 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop4h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/21$456
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 7/176:35 am
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop4h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 8/105:50 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 42m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/21$471
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/157:30 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop13h 00m
Air Canada
Sun 7/195:50 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop4h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/18$473
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 7/167:30 pm
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop13h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 8/1011:35 am
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/21$475

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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(oojo)

One-way from

$185
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$474
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 7/14

3:45 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$289

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

7:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop13h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 7/19

5:50 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 30m

$473
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

4:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 6/2

5:50 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 30m

$505

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

6:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 6/28

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$549

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

6:35 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 7/14

2:45 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$559

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 6/2

3:45 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$568
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 7/26

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$185
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

6:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 25m

$253

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$278

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

7:40 am-3:10 pm

3 stops31h 30m

$297

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Deals found on 4/22

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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 April 23, 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.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,324 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

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
3,324 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,324 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

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
10,957 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,324 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

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

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    Airlines like WestJet and Air Canada fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo in about 7h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 05m. San Francisco and Nanaimo are separated by a distance of 793 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($206), and WestJet ($233) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Nanaimo. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo for 56% 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$206Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$233Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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