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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo from C$ 193

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YCD
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 22 March 2026.

Thu 9/74:30 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop5h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 14/79:05 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3C$ 428
Sun 5/74:30 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop5h 40m
Air Canada
Wed 29/79:05 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3C$ 429
Wed 17/66:05 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 25m
WestJet
Mon 22/63:25 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 19/3C$ 432
Tue 28/47:25 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop14h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 29/45:50 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3C$ 434
Sat 18/46:25 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop15h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 25/43:00 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3C$ 551
Tue 28/46:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Wed 29/45:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 17/3C$ 554
Fri 1/51:00 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops26h 10m
WestJet
Tue 5/55:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 20/3C$ 560
Mon 1/66:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Wed 3/63:45 p.m.
YCD
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 20/3C$ 587
Mon 4/56:20 a.m.
OAK
-
YCD
2 stops8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/53:45 p.m.
YCD
-
OAK
2 stops6h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3C$ 1,047
Tue 5/58:45 a.m.
SJC
-
YCD
2 stops23h 45m
Air Canada
Thu 7/59:05 a.m.
YCD
-
SJC
2 stops32h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/3C$ 1,299
Tue 5/510:10 a.m.
SJC
-
YCD
2 stops14h 20m
WestJet
Thu 7/53:25 p.m.
YCD
-
SJC
2 stops22h 44m
WestJet
Deal found 19/3C$ 1,342
Mon 4/53:40 p.m.
SJC
-
YCD
2 stops8h 50m
WestJet
Mon 11/55:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SJC
2 stops9h 47m
WestJet
Deal found 20/3C$ 1,372

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 428

One-way from

C$ 193

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 412
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/7-14/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 57m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 30m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

6:05 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 22/6

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

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 432

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

7:25 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop14h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 29/4

5:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 520

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

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

2 stops9h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 29/4

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

1 stop6h 15m

C$ 554

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

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$ 554

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

6:35 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 14/7

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

1 stop8h 22m

C$ 601
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

8:13 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 02m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 11/5

11:35 a.m.-5:36 p.m.

1 stop6h 01m

C$ 693

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

6:00 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

2 stops7h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 14/7

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

2 stops20h 15m

C$ 722

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 20/6

6:05 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 28/6

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

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 786

OaklandNanaimo

OAK - YCD

OAKYCD

Oakland

Mon 4/5

6:20 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops8h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 11/5

3:45 p.m.-10:32 p.m.

2 stops6h 47m

C$ 1,047

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Tue 5/5

8:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

2 stops23h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 7/5

9:05 a.m.-5:23 p.m.

2 stops32h 18m

C$ 1,299

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

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$ 51). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 136). 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 6h 25m. 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$ 51). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 136). 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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