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Cheap flights from San Francisco 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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YCD
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 January 2026.

Thu 19/28:43 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops30h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/23:40 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 340
Tue 5/56:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop8h 50m
WestJet
Sun 10/55:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 25/1C$ 411
Sat 30/54:35 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop5h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 3/69:05 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/1C$ 427
Fri 15/56:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop8h 50m
WestJet
Mon 18/55:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 25/1C$ 429
Mon 11/56:45 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/510:40 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops12h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 485

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Nanaimo (YCD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 340

One-way from

C$ 145

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 363
19/2-27/2
  • 19/2-27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 12m total
  • San Francisco to Nanaimo
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Nanaimo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price (C$ 327 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (C$ 71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

10:15 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 27/2

11:55 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

3 stops21h 35m

C$ 356

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

6:00 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 10/5

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

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 411

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

4:35 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 3/6

9:05 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop6h 17m

C$ 427

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

6:00 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 18/5

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

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 429

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

4:35 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 16/5

6:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 483

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

6:00 a.m.-2:22 p.m.

1 stop8h 22m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 3/6

3:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 55m

C$ 483

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

6:45 p.m.-3:09 p.m.

1 stop20h 24m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 16/5

10:40 a.m.-10:48 p.m.

2 stops12h 08m

C$ 485

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

10:48 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops28h 17m

C$ 145

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

4:35 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

C$ 316

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

7:30 a.m.-3:09 p.m.

2 stops7h 39m

C$ 357

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Deals found on 25/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo (average of C$ 49). Flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 127). 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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  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo can take about 5h 35m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 427. The distance from San Francisco to Nanaimo is about 1276 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo (average of C$ 49). Flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 127). 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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