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Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo from C$ 260

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
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 25 May 2026.

Mon 21/91:00 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 45m
WestJet
Fri 25/93:25 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 23/5C$ 547
Tue 4/86:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Sat 15/85:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 21/5C$ 578
Thu 6/86:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Sat 15/85:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 21/5C$ 580
Wed 5/86:05 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Fri 14/85:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 21/5C$ 587
Fri 20/1112:20 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops26h 46m
WestJet
Sun 29/113:40 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops19h 43m
WestJet
Deal found 21/5C$ 609
Tue 4/86:05 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Fri 14/88:20 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 21/5C$ 620
Thu 10/91:00 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 45m
WestJet
Sat 12/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 20/5C$ 622
Sat 17/106:05 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Tue 20/103:25 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 23/5C$ 624
Sun 13/912:10 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
1 stop27h 00m
WestJet
Sat 19/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops25h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 24/5C$ 627
Fri 11/96:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Mon 14/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 20/5C$ 629
Thu 10/91:00 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops26h 10m
WestJet
Mon 14/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 20/5C$ 634
Tue 11/87:30 a.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops7h 40m
WestJet
Tue 18/85:45 a.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 20/5C$ 651

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 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 547

One-way from

C$ 260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 405
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 21/9-25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 00m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 24/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 25m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

1:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 25/9

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

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 547

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

1:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 14/9

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

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 622

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sat 17/10

7:30 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 20/10

10:40 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 624

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

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

2 stops9h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 13/9

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

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 629

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

1:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops26h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 13/9

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

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 634

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

5:05 p.m.-8:10 a.m.

1 stop15h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 28/8

2:45 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

1 stop6h 52m

C$ 656

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 25/8

7:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops7h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 28/8

5:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 659

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sat 18/7

7:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops7h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 25/7

5:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 678

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

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

1 stop5h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 14/7

2:45 p.m.-11:07 p.m.

1 stop8h 22m

C$ 681

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

7:30 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 6/9

5:45 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 717

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 148). Flying from California to Nanaimo in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,257). 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$ 547, WestJet can have you in Nanaimo from California in 6h 45m. 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 San Jose - 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 148). Flying from California to Nanaimo in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,257). 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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