How long is the flight from California to Nanaimo?

For as low as C$ 503, Air Canada can have you in Nanaimo from California in 6h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1738 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanaimo ranges from 20.0 - 160.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nanaimo when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanaimo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from California to Nanaimo?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to YCD?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Nanaimo as you normally would.

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.

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.

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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 California to Nanaimo.

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Tue 1/127:20 a.m. -

1 stop6h 31m

Tue 8/1210:10 a.m. -

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Deal found 25/10C$ 615

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Tue 8/1210:45 a.m. -

1 stop6h 25m

Deal found 25/10C$ 635

Thu 3/125:00 p.m. -

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Wed 9/1210:45 a.m. -

1 stop6h 25m

Deal found 25/10C$ 638

Tue 1/125:00 p.m. -

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Thu 10/125:45 a.m. -

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Deal found 25/10C$ 663

Tue 1/1212:25 p.m. -

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Tue 8/123:50 p.m. -

1 stop20h 45m

Deal found 25/10C$ 701

Wed 2/125:00 p.m. -

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Deal found 25/10C$ 705

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Deal found 25/10C$ 733

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Deal found 25/10C$ 741

Thu 3/127:20 a.m. -

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Deal found 25/10C$ 747

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Deal found 25/10C$ 751

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Deal found 25/10C$ 781

Wed 2/123:20 p.m. -

1 stop5h 51m

Wed 9/127:25 a.m. -

2 stops8h 44m

Deal found 25/10C$ 782

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Sun 7/37:20 a.m. -

1 stop6h 30m

Thu 11/33:30 p.m. -

1 stop7h 59m

Deal found 22/10C$ 503

Sun 7/35:00 p.m. -

2 stops21h 15m

Thu 11/35:45 a.m. -

1 stop6h 30m

Deal found 22/10C$ 559

Fri 4/125:45 a.m. -

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Deal found 25/10C$ 1,078

Mon 9/115:30 p.m. -

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Wed 11/113:30 p.m. -

2 stops18h 16m

Deal found 21/10C$ 1,303

Thu 3/125:00 p.m. -

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Wed 9/1210:45 a.m. -

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Deal found 25/10C$ 663

Sun 20/126:00 a.m. -

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Sun 27/123:50 p.m. -

1 stop17h 40m

Deal found 24/10C$ 1,420

Tue 1/127:20 a.m. -

1 stop6h 31m

Fri 11/127:25 a.m. -

1 stop5h 15m

Deal found 25/10C$ 741

Tue 1/1212:25 p.m. -

2 stops20h 45m

Tue 8/123:50 p.m. -

1 stop20h 45m

Deal found 25/10C$ 701

Tue 1/121:35 p.m. -

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1 stop6h 30m

Deal found 25/10C$ 751

Mon 9/112:20 p.m. -

1 stop6h 51m

Wed 11/117:25 a.m. -

1 stop7h 05m

Deal found 25/10C$ 851

Fri 4/125:45 a.m. -

2 stops13h 00m

Thu 10/125:45 a.m. -

2 stops17h 09m

Deal found 25/10C$ 1,078

Wed 25/115:00 p.m. -

1 stop6h 55m

Sun 29/113:50 p.m. -

2 stops20h 25m

Deal found 26/10C$ 940

Wed 2/1212:40 p.m. -

1 stop8h 31m

Wed 9/127:25 a.m. -

2 stops10h 52m

Deal found 25/10C$ 870

Thu 3/125:00 p.m. -

1 stop6h 55m

Mon 7/128:20 p.m. -

2 stops16h 15m

Deal found 25/10C$ 999

Tue 1/1212:25 p.m. -

2 stops11h 30m

Mon 7/128:20 p.m. -

2 stops16h 15m

Deal found 25/10C$ 1,006

Tue 1/127:15 a.m. -

2 stops7h 00m

Thu 10/1210:45 a.m. -

1 stop6h 25m

Deal found 25/10C$ 1,493

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Round-trip from	C$ 503
One-way from	C$ 233
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 418

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2 total stops
14h 29m total
California to Nanaimo

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1 total stop
25h 50m total
California to Nanaimo

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Palm SpringsNanaimo

PSP Palm Springs - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

PSPYCD

Palm Springs

Sat 5/12

12:25 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop25h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 233

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Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX Los Angeles - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sun 6/12

3:20 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop5h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 249

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX Los Angeles - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 27/1

5:00 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop6h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 272

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX Los Angeles - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sun 6/12

6:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

2 stops8h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 292

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO San Francisco - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 4/1

9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop29h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 297

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX Los Angeles - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 25/11

5:00 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop6h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 317

San DiegoNanaimo

SAN San Diego - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

SANYCD

San Diego

Sat 21/11

1:31 p.m.-9:36 a.m.

2 stops19h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 352

San DiegoNanaimo

SAN San Diego - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

SANYCD

San Diego

Tue 29/12

1:11 p.m.-9:36 a.m.

2 stops19h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 370

Palm SpringsNanaimo

PSP Palm Springs - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

PSPYCD

Palm Springs

Sat 5/12

12:40 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 380

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX Los Angeles - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sun 7/3

7:20 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 11/3

3:30 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

C$ 503

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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$ 503, Air Canada can have you in Nanaimo from California in 6h 30m. 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 Los Angeles - Nanaimo Arpt. You may also consider San Jose - Nanaimo Arpt or San Francisco - 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.

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