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Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo from C$ 145

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Nanaimo

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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 18 December 2025.

Wed 24/129:55 p.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops17h 13mWestJet
Tue 20/15:15 a.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop16h 48mWestJet
Deal found 16/12C$ 869
Wed 24/1210:50 a.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/15:15 a.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 901
Wed 24/126:42 p.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops19h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/13:00 p.m.YCD - LAX
2 stops19h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 904
Wed 24/1210:50 a.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/111:50 a.m.YCD - LAX
2 stops19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 966
Wed 24/1211:59 p.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops15h 09mWestJet
Tue 6/111:50 a.m.YCD - LAX
2 stops47h 10mWestJet
Deal found 16/12C$ 1,066
Wed 24/1211:59 p.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops15h 09mWestJet
Mon 5/13:40 p.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop19h 20mWestJet
Deal found 16/12C$ 1,095
Wed 24/127:25 p.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops18h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/123:00 p.m.YCD - LAX
2 stops18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 1,139
Wed 24/128:16 a.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop6h 05mAir Canada
Tue 6/13:00 p.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop6h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 16/12C$ 1,145
Wed 24/129:55 p.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops17h 13mWestJet
Thu 1/13:40 p.m.YCD - LAX
2 stops22h 53mWestJet
Deal found 16/12C$ 1,157
Wed 24/129:55 p.m.LAX - YCD
2 stops17h 13mWestJet
Sun 4/111:50 a.m.YCD - LAX
2 stops47h 10mWestJet
Deal found 16/12C$ 1,186
Fri 19/125:45 a.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops9h 23mWestJet
Sat 20/123:40 p.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops20h 32mWestJet
Deal found 16/12C$ 2,428
Thu 18/125:07 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops22h 01mWestJet
Sun 21/1211:50 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops30h 00mWestJet
Deal found 17/12C$ 2,594

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 265

One-way from

C$ 145

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 499
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 30/1-6/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 21m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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  • WestJet
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 50m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 30/1

4:07 p.m.-3:08 p.m.

2 stops23h 01m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 6/2

3:40 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop19h 20m

C$ 265

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 8/5

6:05 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop6h 17m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 11/5

10:25 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 50m

C$ 291

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

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

1 stop6h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 17/1

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

1 stop5h 34m

C$ 306

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

7:00 a.m.-12:32 a.m.

1 stop17h 32m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 20/1

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

1 stop16h 48m

C$ 309

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 30/1

5:45 p.m.-3:08 p.m.

2 stops21h 23m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 6/2

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

2 stops30h 23m

C$ 342

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

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

1 stop11h 32m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 17/1

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

2 stops20h 32m

C$ 346

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

8:13 a.m.-2:19 p.m.

1 stop6h 06m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 2/4

6:00 a.m.-12:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 32m

C$ 409

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

4:25 p.m.-9:34 p.m.

1 stop5h 09m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 4/4

6:00 a.m.-12:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 32m

C$ 496

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

7:30 a.m.-2:19 p.m.

1 stop6h 49m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 4/4

6:00 a.m.-12:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 32m

C$ 496

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

10:37 p.m.-2:19 p.m.

2 stops15h 42m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 4/4

3:00 p.m.-9:31 p.m.

1 stop6h 31m

C$ 559

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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$ 52). Flying from California to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 132). 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$ 291, WestJet can have you in Nanaimo from California in 6h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1738 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 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$ 52). Flying from California to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 132). 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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