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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo from C$ 486

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YCD
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo

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Round-trip from

C$ 486

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 357
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 16/1-18/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 17m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo
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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 3 November 2025.

Wed 19/111:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop8h 16mAir Canada
Fri 21/116:00 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 2/11C$ 821
Tue 25/117:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/113:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 883
Wed 19/118:25 a.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops30h 43mWestJet
Fri 21/115:15 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 57mWestJet
Deal found 2/11C$ 941
Wed 31/121:20 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop8h 16mAir Canada
Sat 3/16:00 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/11C$ 1,031
Wed 31/128:55 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops17h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/13:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/11C$ 1,156
Wed 31/1212:26 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops12h 13mWestJet
Sat 3/111:50 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops32h 32mWestJet
Deal found 1/11C$ 1,248
Wed 5/117:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/113:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/11C$ 1,398
Tue 25/115:00 p.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops18h 08mWestJet
Sat 29/115:15 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops15h 11mWestJet
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,425
Wed 5/1110:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops28h 38mWestJet
Fri 7/113:40 p.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops20h 40mWestJet
Deal found 1/11C$ 1,607

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

1:00 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop22h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 18/1

5:15 a.m.-12:12 p.m.

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 486

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

1:20 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop8h 16m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 21/11

6:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 821

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 25/11

7:30 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop6h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 29/11

3:00 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 883

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

8:25 a.m.-3:08 p.m.

2 stops30h 43m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 21/11

5:15 a.m.-12:12 p.m.

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 941

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Tue 7/4

8:25 a.m.-9:34 p.m.

2 stops13h 09m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 8/4

10:00 a.m.-9:11 p.m.

2 stops11h 11m

C$ 1,016

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

1:20 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop8h 16m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 3/1

6:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 1,031

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

8:55 p.m.-2:21 p.m.

2 stops17h 26m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 3/1

3:00 p.m.-9:49 p.m.

1 stop6h 49m

C$ 1,156

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:26 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

2 stops12h 13m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 3/1

11:50 a.m.-8:22 p.m.

2 stops32h 32m

C$ 1,248

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 25/11

5:00 p.m.-11:08 a.m.

2 stops18h 08m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 29/11

5:15 a.m.-8:26 p.m.

2 stops15h 11m

C$ 1,425

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Deals found on 3/11

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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$ 53). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 163). 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 51m. 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 San Jose - Nanaimo Arpt or Oakland - 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$ 53). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 163). 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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