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Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo from C$ 233

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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 30 October 2025.

Fri 28/117:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop7h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/125:15 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 387
Fri 28/111:00 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops26h 08mWestJet
Thu 4/125:15 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 57mWestJet
Deal found 29/10C$ 426
Wed 19/1111:20 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop10h 16mAir Canada
Fri 21/1110:00 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop5h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10C$ 614
Wed 12/117:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 51mAir Canada
Tue 18/1110:00 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop5h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10C$ 698
Sun 28/126:30 a.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop11h 11mAir Canada
Mon 5/16:00 a.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop5h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10C$ 736
Thu 13/111:00 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop11h 39mWestJet
Sun 16/115:15 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 57mWestJet
Deal found 28/10C$ 741
Wed 10/127:20 p.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops29h 19mWestJet
Thu 25/125:15 a.m.YCD - LAX
2 stops13h 17mWestJet
Deal found 29/10C$ 755
Mon 29/126:40 a.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops11h 01mAir Canada
Mon 5/16:00 a.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop5h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10C$ 779
Thu 13/111:00 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/113:40 p.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 783
Wed 12/117:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 51mAir Canada
Mon 17/113:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop5h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10C$ 814
Wed 10/128:20 a.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/123:00 p.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 825
Wed 12/117:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 51mAir Canada
Sun 16/116:00 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop4h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10C$ 849

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 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 387

One-way from

C$ 233

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 272
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 28/11-4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 35m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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12/11
  • 12/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 44m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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Nanaimo

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 28/11

7:30 a.m.-3:08 p.m.

1 stop7h 38m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 4/12

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

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 387

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 28/11

1:00 p.m.-3:08 p.m.

2 stops26h 08m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 4/12

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

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 426

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

1:00 p.m.-12:32 a.m.

1 stop11h 32m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 20/1

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

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 483

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

11:20 a.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop10h 16m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 21/11

10:00 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

C$ 614

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sun 28/12

6:30 a.m.-5:41 p.m.

1 stop11h 11m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 5/1

6:00 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop5h 48m

C$ 736

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

4:20 p.m.-2:21 p.m.

2 stops22h 01m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 28/2

3:00 p.m.-8:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

C$ 746

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Mon 29/12

6:40 a.m.-5:41 p.m.

2 stops11h 01m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 5/1

6:00 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop5h 48m

C$ 779

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 13/11

7:30 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop6h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 18/11

10:00 a.m.-5:29 p.m.

2 stops7h 29m

C$ 810

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 13/11

7:30 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop6h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 17/11

3:00 p.m.-8:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

C$ 814

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

7:30 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop6h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 17/11

3:00 p.m.-8:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

C$ 814

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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$ 53). Flying from California to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 152). 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$ 825, WestJet can have you in Nanaimo from California in 6h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1738 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Nanaimo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 254. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from California to Nanaimo for a low price.

  • 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 San Jose - 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$ 53). Flying from California to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 152). 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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