Cheap flights from Nanaimo to Salinas, CA from C$ 270

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — SFO
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Nanaimo to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nanaimo to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 489

One-way from

C$ 270

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 373
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/12-5/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 56m total
  • Nanaimo to Salinas
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 25/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Nanaimo to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 156 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Thu 18/1210:00 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop5h 35mAir Canada
Mon 5/111:20 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 29/10C$ 489
Wed 12/113:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop5h 34mAir Canada
Mon 17/117:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10C$ 633
Sun 21/123:40 p.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1210:15 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop4h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 697
Thu 18/125:15 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 57mWestJet
Mon 5/15:44 a.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops9h 22mWestJet
Deal found 30/10C$ 715
Sun 21/123:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1211:03 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 744
Wed 12/113:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/117:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 802
Sun 21/123:00 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 49mAir Canada
Sun 28/126:50 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop14h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10C$ 836
Wed 12/1111:55 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops32h 31mWestJet
Mon 17/118:25 a.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops40h 14mWestJet
Deal found 28/10C$ 944
Tue 11/1110:00 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop5h 35mAir Canada
Tue 18/116:53 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop14h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10C$ 951

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Fly from

Nanaimo

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 18/12

10:00 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

11:20 a.m.-5:41 p.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 489

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 21/12

3:40 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops8h 14m

San Francisco

Sun 28/12

10:15 a.m.-3:08 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

C$ 697

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 18/12

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

1 stop6h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

5:44 a.m.-3:06 p.m.

2 stops9h 22m

C$ 715

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 21/12

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

1 stop6h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 28/12

11:03 a.m.-5:41 p.m.

1 stop6h 38m

C$ 744

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 12/11

3:00 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

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

1 stop6h 51m

C$ 802

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 21/12

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

1 stop6h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 28/12

6:50 p.m.-9:26 a.m.

1 stop14h 36m

C$ 836

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 12/11

11:55 a.m.-8:26 p.m.

2 stops32h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

8:25 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

2 stops40h 14m

C$ 944

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 11/11

10:00 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

6:53 p.m.-9:26 a.m.

1 stop14h 33m

C$ 951

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 21/12

3:40 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops26h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 28/12

5:45 a.m.-3:08 p.m.

2 stops9h 23m

C$ 1,060

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 25/12

10:00 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

C$ 270

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Salinas (average of C$ 54). Flying from Nanaimo to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 154). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YCD to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanaimo to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% on flights from Nanaimo to Salinas by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Salinas. Reviews last updated 30 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from Nanaimo to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanaimo to Salinas?

    Located just 13.7 km from the city centre, Nanaimo Arpt is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Salinas from Nanaimo. Booking flights from Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) to Salinas should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Salinas from 2 different airlines.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nanaimo to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Salinas (average of C$ 54). Flying from Nanaimo to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 154). 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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