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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo from C$ 181

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — YCD
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
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Cheap 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 20 May 2024.

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Round-trip from

C$ 197

One-way from

C$ 181
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 57 days in advance, which can save you up to 51% on flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 57 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 310. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 499.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Nanaimo from San Francisco average C$ 375. You can even find prices in April for less than C$ 375, as users have found deals to Nanaimo from as low as C$ 109. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Nanaimo from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 34%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo (SFO - YCD)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo as you normally would.

Cheap WestJet flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by WestJet for the route between San Francisco and Nanaimo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 406,380 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Tue 10/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop21h 55mWestJet
Sat 14/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 18/5C$ 396
Tue 10/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops8h 59mWestJet
Sat 14/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 18/5C$ 397
Tue 17/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops19h 44mWestJet
Sat 21/91:45 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop24h 48mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 450
Tue 10/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops8h 59mWestJet
Sat 14/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 18/5C$ 478
Sun 14/76:05 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 14mWestJet
Sat 20/75:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 18/5C$ 544
Tue 17/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops9h 04mWestJet
Sat 21/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 610
Fri 28/63:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop21h 55mWestJet
Sat 6/77:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop19h 33mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 1,011

Cheap San Francisco to Nanaimo flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Nanaimo specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 406,380 searches. Prices were last updated on 20 May 2024.
Fri 28/63:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop21h 55mWestJet
Sat 6/77:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop19h 33mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 1,011

San Francisco to Nanaimo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Nanaimo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 406,380 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Tue 10/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop21h 55mWestJet
Sat 14/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 18/5C$ 396
Tue 10/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops8h 59mWestJet
Sat 14/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 18/5C$ 397
Tue 17/94:50 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop5h 10mAir Canada
Sat 21/912:15 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop4h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5C$ 422
Tue 17/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops19h 44mWestJet
Sat 21/91:45 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop24h 48mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 450
Tue 10/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops8h 59mWestJet
Sat 14/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 18/5C$ 478
Sun 14/76:05 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 14mWestJet
Sat 20/75:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 18/5C$ 544
Tue 17/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops9h 04mWestJet
Sat 21/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 610
Fri 28/63:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop21h 55mWestJet
Sat 6/77:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop19h 33mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 1,011

One-way flights to Nanaimo from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 406,380 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Mon 30/97:00 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop4h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 19/5C$ 181
Thu 29/811:43 a.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops12h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5C$ 230
Mon 30/93:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops9h 04mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 290
Thu 29/82:25 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop18h 45mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 358
Thu 29/87:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
3 stops10h 58mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 527
Mon 30/94:38 p.m.SFO - YCD
3 stops20h 37mWestJet
Deal found 19/5C$ 1,350

Find flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo within your budget

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 406,380 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.

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C$ 396 - C$ 1,011

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San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 10/9

1 stop21h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 14/9

1 stop6h 25m

C$ 396

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 10/9

2 stops8h 59m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 14/9

1 stop6h 25m

C$ 397

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 17/9

1 stop5h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 21/9

1 stop4h 29m

C$ 422

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 17/9

2 stops19h 44m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 21/9

1 stop24h 48m

C$ 450

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 10/9

2 stops8h 59m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 14/9

2 stops8h 58m

C$ 478

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 14/7

1 stop6h 14m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 20/7

1 stop6h 25m

C$ 544

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 17/9

2 stops9h 04m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 21/9

2 stops8h 58m

C$ 610

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 28/6

1 stop21h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 6/7

1 stop19h 33m

C$ 1,011

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Average price of flights to Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Nanaimo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo is currently C$ 489 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 539. Price data was last updated on 19 May 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo (average of C$ 238). Flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 455). 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.

January

C$ 324

February

C$ 344

March

C$ 619

April

C$ 514

May

C$ 411

June

C$ 388

July

C$ 468

August

C$ 479

September

C$ 350

October

C$ 333

November

C$ 363

December

C$ 366

Temperature and rainfall in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

YVR

Temperature

4 - 18 °C

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 20 May 2024.
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,895 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats are way too tight for anyone bigger than 5 foot and 100 lbs Just an uncomfortable 5+hours

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,895 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,895 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats are way too tight for anyone bigger than 5 foot and 100 lbs Just an uncomfortable 5+hours

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,943 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,895 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats are way too tight for anyone bigger than 5 foot and 100 lbs Just an uncomfortable 5+hours

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo for under C$ 400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo for under C$ 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on WestJet for just C$ 396, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 538.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Nanaimo is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 396 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 422. WestJet is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does SFO to YCD mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to Nanaimo Arpt Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to YCD flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Nanaimo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Nanaimo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Nanaimo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Nanaimo flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Nanaimo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 19/5.

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