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Cheap flights from Nanaimo to California from C$ 182

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — LAX
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

Sat 30/53:40 p.m.
YCD
-
LAS
2 stops21h 15m
WestJet
Sat 6/611:30 a.m.
LAS
-
YCD
2 stops27h 39m
WestJet
Deal found 26/1C$ 275
Fri 10/43:40 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops25h 18m
WestJet
Mon 13/47:00 a.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops32h 05m
WestJet
Deal found 27/1C$ 276
Fri 10/43:40 p.m.
YCD
-
LAS
1 stop4h 36m
WestJet
Mon 13/47:05 p.m.
LAS
-
YCD
2 stops20h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 27/1C$ 276
Mon 4/53:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAS
1 stop20h 45m
WestJet
Sat 9/56:10 p.m.
LAS
-
YCD
2 stops21h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 26/1C$ 286
Fri 24/43:40 p.m.
YCD
-
LAS
2 stops29h 53m
WestJet
Mon 27/46:10 p.m.
LAS
-
YCD
2 stops21h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 27/1C$ 301
Fri 13/33:40 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops30h 23m
WestJet
Wed 25/37:00 a.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops32h 05m
WestJet
Deal found 26/1C$ 303
Mon 18/53:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAS
2 stops21h 10m
WestJet
Thu 21/56:10 p.m.
LAS
-
YCD
2 stops21h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 27/1C$ 305
Tue 12/53:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
WestJet
Sat 16/56:05 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 25/1C$ 306
Wed 15/45:15 a.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 48m
WestJet
Mon 20/412:15 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops26h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 26/1C$ 313
Sun 8/35:15 a.m.
YCD
-
PSP
2 stops13h 19m
WestJet
Thu 12/36:00 p.m.
PSP
-
YCD
1 stop6h 29m
WestJet
Deal found 27/1C$ 388
Sun 1/36:00 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop4h 39m
Air Canada
Wed 4/37:30 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/1C$ 409
Mon 9/33:40 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops20h 30m
WestJet
Fri 13/31:00 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop22h 16m
WestJet
Deal found 26/1C$ 478

Find flight deals from Nanaimo to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nanaimo to California flight deals. Data was last updated 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 275

One-way from

C$ 182

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 273
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 30/5-6/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 54m total
  • Nanaimo to California
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 00m total
  • Nanaimo to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Return

Price

NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 30/5

3:40 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/6

11:30 a.m.-3:09 p.m.

2 stops27h 39m

C$ 275

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 10/4

3:40 p.m.-4:58 p.m.

2 stops25h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/4

7:00 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops32h 05m

C$ 276

NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 10/4

3:40 p.m.-8:16 p.m.

1 stop4h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 13/4

7:05 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops20h 00m

C$ 276

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 12/5

3:45 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 16/5

6:05 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops21h 05m

C$ 277

NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 4/5

3:45 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/5

6:10 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops21h 00m

C$ 286

NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 24/4

3:40 p.m.-9:33 p.m.

2 stops29h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 27/4

6:10 p.m.-3:09 p.m.

2 stops20h 59m

C$ 301

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 13/3

3:40 p.m.-10:03 p.m.

2 stops30h 23m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

7:00 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops32h 05m

C$ 303

NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 18/5

3:45 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops21h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 21/5

6:10 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops21h 00m

C$ 305

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 15/4

5:15 a.m.-10:03 p.m.

1 stop16h 48m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/4

12:15 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops26h 50m

C$ 313

NanaimoLas Vegas

YCD - LAS

YCDLAS

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 7/6

3:40 p.m.-10:39 a.m.

2 stops18h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/6

1:25 p.m.-3:09 p.m.

1 stop25h 44m

C$ 329

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to California (average of C$ 55). Flying from Nanaimo to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 122). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from Nanaimo to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,250 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,660 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,250 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanaimo to California?

    Most people fly from Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) if they book a flight from Nanaimo to California. Nanaimo Arpt is conveniently located just 13.7 km from Nanaimo’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Nanaimo to California?

    For as low as C$ 409, WestJet can have you in California from Nanaimo in 4h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1276 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Nanaimo to California?

    While some choose either Nanaimo Arpt - San Francisco or Nanaimo Arpt - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Nanaimo Arpt - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Nanaimo to California.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to California (average of C$ 55). Flying from Nanaimo to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 122). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Nanaimo to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 240AverageC$ 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 269AverageC$ 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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