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$493+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — YCD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Nanaimo

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/2612:25 pm
SNA
-
YCD
1 stop9h 11m
Air Canada
Mon 3/26:00 am
YCD
-
SNA
1 stop5h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$493
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/262:15 pm
SNA
-
YCD
2 stops24h 50m
WestJet
Mon 3/23:40 pm
YCD
-
SNA
2 stops21h 44m
WestJet
Deal found 1/27$587
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 3/12:15 pm
SNA
-
YCD
1 stop10h 14m
WestJet
Wed 3/411:55 am
YCD
-
SNA
1 stop25h 29m
WestJet
Deal found 1/25$607
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 1/2912:25 pm
SNA
-
YCD
1 stop21h 01m
Air Canada
Sun 2/13:00 pm
YCD
-
SNA
1 stop20h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/25$860
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 1/296:25 pm
SNA
-
YCD
3 stops19h 56m
United Airlines
Sun 2/13:00 pm
YCD
-
SNA
2 stops17h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,357

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Nanaimo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$493
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$243
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 January 28, 2026.
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Santa AnaNanaimo

SNA - YCD

SNAYCD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

12:25 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$493

Santa AnaNanaimo

SNA - YCD

SNAYCD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/26

2:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 3/2

3:40 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$587

Santa AnaNanaimo

SNA - YCD

SNAYCD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/1

2:15 pm-12:29 am

1 stop10h 14m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 3/4

11:55 am-1:24 pm

1 stop25h 29m

$607

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Deals found on 1/27

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Nanaimo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Nanaimo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Nanaimo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana, California-Nanaimo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Nanaimo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Nanaimo?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Nanaimo (average of $68). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $109). 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 Santa Ana, California to Nanaimo?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Nanaimo in 9h 11m. Fly via Air Canada or WestJet to get the fastest option. There are 1105 mi between Santa Ana, California and Nanaimo. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Nanaimo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Nanaimo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Nanaimo?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Nanaimo (average of $68). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of $109). 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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