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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo from C$ 171

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
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Tue 5/56:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Sun 10/55:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 3/2C$ 421
Thu 23/42:01 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops25h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/43:25 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2C$ 447
Thu 23/41:00 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop22h 05m
WestJet
Mon 27/43:25 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 2/2C$ 455
Tue 5/54:35 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop5h 35m
Air Canada
Sun 10/56:00 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop4h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/2C$ 482
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 2/2C$ 484
Sat 30/56:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Wed 3/65:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 2/2C$ 490
Sat 6/66:05 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Sat 13/65:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 1/2C$ 564
Thu 9/76:05 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 17m
WestJet
Tue 14/75:35 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 19m
WestJet
Deal found 3/2C$ 624
Tue 21/712:50 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 32m
WestJet
Sun 16/85:35 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 19m
WestJet
Deal found 1/2C$ 645
Mon 2/38:50 a.m.
SJC
-
YCD
2 stops24h 36m
Air Canada
Thu 5/33:00 p.m.
YCD
-
SJC
2 stops30h 16m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/2C$ 1,074

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo flight deals. Data was last updated 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 421

One-way from

C$ 171

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Average price

C$ 350
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  • 5/5-10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 15h 25m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo
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  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 50m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

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

2 stops9h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 10/5

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

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 421

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

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

1 stop5h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 10/5

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

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 482

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

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

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 482

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

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

2 stops9h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 3/6

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

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 490

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

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

1 stop6h 17m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 14/7

5:35 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop6h 19m

C$ 624

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 23/7

7:30 a.m.-2:22 p.m.

1 stop6h 52m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 13/8

3:00 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

1 stop6h 24m

C$ 645

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

12:50 p.m.-7:22 p.m.

1 stop6h 32m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 12/8

10:25 a.m.-5:14 p.m.

1 stop6h 49m

C$ 645

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Mon 2/3

8:50 a.m.-9:26 a.m.

2 stops24h 36m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 5/3

3:00 p.m.-9:16 p.m.

2 stops30h 16m

C$ 1,074

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

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

1 stop4h 50m

C$ 171

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Thu 19/3

7:02 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops44h 03m

C$ 294

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo (average of C$ 49). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo. It is only a 13.7 km journey from Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) to Nanaimo’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo?

    Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo will take you 5h 35m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo is about 1276 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo is San Francisco - Nanaimo Arpt. You may also consider Oakland - Nanaimo Arpt or San Jose - Nanaimo Arpt.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Nanaimo.

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

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

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