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$468+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — YCD
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 January 15, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$582
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$468
(FlightHub)

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Average price

$371
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Nanaimo
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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 1/298:40 am
SJC
-
YCD
2 stops12h 56m
Air Canada
Sat 1/316:00 am
YCD
-
SJC
2 stops14h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/14$582
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 1/254:00 pm
SJC
-
YCD
2 stops17h 26m
Air Canada
Tue 1/2710:10 am
YCD
-
SJC
2 stops10h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/15$1,156

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San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Thu 1/29

8:40 am-9:36 pm

2 stops12h 56m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-8:56 pm

2 stops14h 56m

$582

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Sun 1/25

4:00 pm-9:26 am

2 stops17h 26m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 1/27

10:10 am-8:56 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$1,156

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Fri 1/23

9:15 am-12:32 am

2 stops15h 17m

$468

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Deals found on 1/14

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Nanaimo?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Nanaimo (average of $36). Flying from San Jose, California 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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  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Nanaimo?

    A quick flight from San Jose, California to Nanaimo can take about 12h 56m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $582. The distance from San Jose, California to Nanaimo is about 813 mi.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose 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 San Jose to Nanaimo?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Nanaimo?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Nanaimo (average of $36). Flying from San Jose, California 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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