How long is the flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo can take about 7h 15m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 902. The distance from San Francisco to Nanaimo is about 1276 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanaimo ranges from 20.0 - 160.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nanaimo when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanaimo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to YCD?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo as you normally would.

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

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Sun 22/114:40 p.m. -

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1 stop17h 40m

Deal found 24/10C$ 1,419

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Round-trip from	C$ 902
One-way from	C$ 297
Popular in	November
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Average price	C$ 704

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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 7h 15m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 902. The distance from San Francisco to Nanaimo is about 1276 km.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo?
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