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$325+ Cheap flights from Nanaimo (YCD) to San Diego (SAN)

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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — SAN
Oct 14 — Oct 211
Tue 10/14
Tue 10/21
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanaimo (YCD) to San Diego (SAN). 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 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$325
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$265
From Nanaimo Arpt to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Mon 12/155:15 amYCD - SAN
1 stop6h 30mWestJet
Fri 12/1912:35 pmSAN - YCD
1 stop22h 45mWestJet
Deal found 9/12$325
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/236:00 amYCD - SAN
2 stops11h 18mAir Canada
Sun 10/266:47 pmSAN - YCD
2 stops19h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 9/12$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Wed 10/152:45 pmYCD - SAN
2 stops8h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/107:00 pmSAN - YCD
2 stops19h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$342
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 10/237:57 pmYCD - SAN
1 stop17h 23mWestJet
Sun 10/2612:35 pmSAN - YCD
1 stop22h 33mWestJet
Deal found 9/12$352
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Wed 10/153:40 pmYCD - SAN
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1012:35 pmSAN - YCD
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$363
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/152:45 pmYCD - SAN
2 stops9h 30mAir Canada
Wed 12/108:45 amSAN - YCD
2 stops12h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$372

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

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NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-5:18 pm

2 stops11h 18m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

6:47 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$341

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 10/15

2:45 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops8h 56m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

7:00 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops19h 21m

$342

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 10/23

7:57 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 23m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

12:35 pm-11:08 am

1 stop22h 33m

$352

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 10/23

10:26 am-8:20 pm

2 stops9h 54m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

12:35 pm-12:39 am

1 stop12h 04m

$363

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 10/15

3:40 pm-8:15 am

2 stops16h 35m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

12:35 pm-12:32 am

1 stop11h 57m

$363

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 10/15

2:45 pm-12:15 am

2 stops9h 30m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

8:45 am-9:36 pm

2 stops12h 51m

$372

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 12/15

5:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 30m

San Diego

Fri 12/19

12:35 pm-12:32 am

1 stop11h 57m

$383

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 12/18

3:40 pm-8:45 am

2 stops17h 05m

San Diego

Mon 12/22

12:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop22h 45m

$384

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Deals found on 9/12

Best time to book a flight from Nanaimo to San Diego

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nanaimo to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Nanaimo to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Nanaimo to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 14, 2025.

When flying from Nanaimo to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Nanaimo to San Diego in 6h 30m. Fly via WestJet, Air Canada, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1178 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to San Diego 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 Nanaimo to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Nanaimo to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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