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Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo from C$ 95

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 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from California to Nanaimo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nanaimo flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 287

One-way from

C$ 95

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 265
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 23/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 34m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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26/10
  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 53m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Find flight deals from California to Nanaimo

Cheapest flights from California to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 23/1012:50 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 37mWestJet
Sun 26/105:15 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 57mWestJet
Deal found 16/9C$ 287
Thu 16/106:05 p.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop6h 24mWestJet
Thu 23/103:00 p.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop6h 46mWestJet
Deal found 16/9C$ 297
Thu 30/101:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop8h 16mAir Canada
Thu 6/116:00 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9C$ 311
Sun 28/96:05 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 24mWestJet
Wed 1/105:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Deal found 14/9C$ 318
Fri 17/106:05 p.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop6h 24mWestJet
Sun 19/105:35 a.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop16h 11mWestJet
Deal found 16/9C$ 333
Sat 18/1012:35 p.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops11h 54mWestJet
Sun 19/105:35 a.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop16h 11mWestJet
Deal found 16/9C$ 341
Wed 26/1111:50 a.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops12h 42mWestJet
Sun 30/113:40 p.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop19h 20mWestJet
Deal found 14/9C$ 352
Thu 30/1010:15 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop4h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/115:15 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 361
Fri 3/109:36 a.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops14h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/103:40 p.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 374
Mon 13/108:40 p.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop11h 49mAir Canada
Mon 20/109:05 a.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop7h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9C$ 403
Fri 10/106:05 p.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop6h 24mWestJet
Sun 12/103:40 p.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop4h 41mWestJet
Deal found 15/9C$ 486
Mon 24/114:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop5h 16mAir Canada
Mon 1/123:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop18h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9C$ 510

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California

Fly to

Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

12:50 p.m.-7:27 p.m.

1 stop6h 37m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 26/10

5:15 a.m.-12:12 p.m.

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 287

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 30/10

1:20 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop8h 16m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 6/11

6:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 311

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

6:05 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop6h 24m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 1/10

5:35 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop6h 19m

C$ 318

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 26/11

11:50 a.m.-12:32 a.m.

2 stops12h 42m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 30/11

11:50 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops23h 10m

C$ 341

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 30/10

10:15 a.m.-3:08 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 6/11

5:15 a.m.-8:44 a.m.

2 stops27h 29m

C$ 361

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 3/10

9:36 a.m.-12:29 a.m.

2 stops14h 53m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 6/10

3:40 p.m.-11:43 a.m.

1 stop20h 03m

C$ 374

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

8:40 p.m.-8:29 a.m.

1 stop11h 49m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 20/10

9:05 a.m.-4:08 p.m.

1 stop7h 03m

C$ 403

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 10/10

6:05 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop6h 24m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 12/10

3:40 p.m.-8:21 p.m.

1 stop4h 41m

C$ 486

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

4:20 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop5h 16m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 1/12

3:00 p.m.-9:29 a.m.

1 stop18h 29m

C$ 510

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sat 22/11

5:45 p.m.-12:32 a.m.

1 stop6h 47m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 26/11

11:55 a.m.-11:27 a.m.

1 stop23h 32m

C$ 557

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Nanaimo

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 210). Flying from California to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 393). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo from California?

    Located just 13.7 km from the city centre, Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nanaimo from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Nanaimo?

    For as low as C$ 287, WestJet can have you in Nanaimo from California in 6h 37m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1276 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular route from California to Nanaimo is San Francisco - Nanaimo Arpt. You may also consider Los Angeles - Nanaimo Arpt or Oakland - Nanaimo Arpt.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Nanaimo?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 210). Flying from California to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 393). 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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