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Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo from C$ 125

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
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 July 2026.

Fri 9/107:30 a.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops7h 40m
WestJet
Mon 12/103:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops25h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 28/7C$ 372
Fri 25/94:55 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops22h 15m
WestJet
Sun 27/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops30h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 28/7C$ 389
Thu 13/86:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Wed 19/88:20 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop25h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 26/7C$ 446
Sun 11/109:45 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/103:45 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops32h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 483
Tue 29/97:30 a.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops7h 40m
WestJet
Sat 3/103:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops23h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 25/7C$ 504
Thu 24/96:05 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops21h 05m
WestJet
Mon 28/93:25 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 28/7C$ 506
Fri 4/94:55 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
3 stops22h 15m
WestJet
Tue 8/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
2 stops25h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 27/7C$ 518
Fri 11/96:45 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/98:20 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7C$ 525
Fri 25/94:55 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
2 stops22h 15m
WestJet
Mon 28/93:25 p.m.
YCD
-
LAX
1 stop6h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 28/7C$ 558
Mon 31/87:30 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop12h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 4/911:40 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 52m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/7C$ 572
Fri 11/91:00 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 45m
WestJet
Sun 20/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
3 stops20h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 25/7C$ 584
Mon 24/84:30 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop5h 40m
Air Canada
Fri 28/88:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/7C$ 597

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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 372

One-way from

C$ 125

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 442
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 9/10-12/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 40m total
  • California to Nanaimo
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 9/10

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

2 stops7h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 12/10

3:45 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops25h 25m

C$ 372

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

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

1 stop6h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 19/8

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

1 stop25h 35m

C$ 446

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

12:07 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops51h 03m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 20/9

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

1 stop25h 35m

C$ 493

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Tue 29/9

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

2 stops7h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 3/10

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

2 stops23h 00m

C$ 504

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 4/9

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

3 stops22h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 8/9

3:45 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops25h 25m

C$ 518

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

9:45 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 14/10

3:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 556

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 25/9

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

2 stops22h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 28/9

3:25 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 558

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

7:30 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

1 stop12h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 4/9

11:40 a.m.-6:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 52m

C$ 572

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

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

1 stop6h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 20/9

3:45 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

3 stops20h 15m

C$ 584

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

4:30 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 28/8

8:45 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop6h 37m

C$ 597

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nanaimo

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 500). Flying from California to Nanaimo in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,369). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Nanaimo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Nanaimo flights typically cost between C$ 898 and C$ 1,110 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 372 on WestJet (9 Oct-12 Oct).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Nanaimo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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$ 372, WestJet can have you in Nanaimo from California in 7h 40m. 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 San Jose - Nanaimo Arpt or Los Angeles - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 500). Flying from California to Nanaimo in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,369). 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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