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Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo from C$ 201

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 April 2026.

Fri 15/56:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Mon 18/55:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 8/4C$ 438
Wed 6/56:30 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop4h 30m
Air Canada
Sat 9/55:50 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop4h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/4C$ 450
Sat 16/56:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Mon 18/53:45 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 8/4C$ 482
Wed 27/54:55 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops22h 15m
WestJet
Mon 1/68:20 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 05m
WestJet
Deal found 6/4C$ 528
Wed 4/112:25 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop5h 01m
Air Canada
Sat 7/1110:00 a.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/4C$ 595
Fri 5/66:05 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops21h 05m
WestJet
Tue 9/63:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 7/4C$ 601
Wed 17/64:55 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops22h 15m
WestJet
Sat 20/63:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops24h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 5/4C$ 623
Wed 4/1111:50 a.m.
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop27h 16m
WestJet
Sat 7/113:40 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops25h 18m
WestJet
Deal found 5/4C$ 627
Wed 27/55:05 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop15h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 1/69:05 a.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 54m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/4C$ 634
Wed 6/55:05 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop5h 05m
Air Canada
Fri 8/55:50 a.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop5h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/4C$ 652
Wed 6/56:05 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Fri 8/53:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops22h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 5/4C$ 659
Wed 3/68:45 a.m.
SJC
-
YCD
2 stops23h 45m
Air Canada
Sat 6/65:50 a.m.
YCD
-
SJC
2 stops11h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/4C$ 1,072

Find flight deals from California to Nanaimo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nanaimo flight deals. Data was last updated 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 428

One-way from

C$ 201

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 334
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 16/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 15m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

6:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 18/5

12:50 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 10m

C$ 438

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

6:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/5

5:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 450

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

6:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

2 stops18h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 27/5

5:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 514

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

6:00 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

2 stops7h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 14/7

8:20 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop25h 35m

C$ 528

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

4:55 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 1/6

8:20 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop16h 05m

C$ 528
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

6:35 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 14/7

5:50 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 557

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/6

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

2 stops21h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 9/6

3:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops22h 20m

C$ 609

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

5:05 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/5

5:50 a.m.-11:19 a.m.

1 stop5h 29m

C$ 652

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

6:05 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/5

3:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops22h 20m

C$ 659

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/6

5:05 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop15h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 9/6

5:50 a.m.-11:19 a.m.

1 stop5h 29m

C$ 661

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 48). Flying from California to Nanaimo 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.

Related info for your journey

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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$ 450, WestJet can have you in Nanaimo from California in 4h 30m. 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 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 48). Flying from California to Nanaimo 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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