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Cheap flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area from C$ 198

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — SFO
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Thu 7/59:05 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Sat 9/57:30 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop13h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3C$ 391
Thu 7/55:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Sat 9/51:00 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops26h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 19/3C$ 451
Wed 29/79:05 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Mon 3/86:40 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop4h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3C$ 461
Fri 11/95:50 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop4h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 15/94:35 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop5h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/3C$ 530
Wed 29/75:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Mon 3/86:00 a.m.
SFO
-
YCD
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 19/3C$ 546
Fri 11/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
WestJet
Tue 15/91:00 p.m.
SFO
-
YCD
1 stop6h 45m
WestJet
Deal found 18/3C$ 558

Find flight deals from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 391

One-way from

C$ 198

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 366
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 17m total
  • Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 17m total
  • Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 7/5

9:05 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop6h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

7:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop13h 00m

C$ 391

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 7/5

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

1 stop6h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

1:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops26h 10m

C$ 451
Quickest round-trip

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 29/7

9:05 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop6h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

6:40 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 461

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 29/7

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

1 stop6h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

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

2 stops9h 10m

C$ 546

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 18/9

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

1 stop6h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

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

2 stops9h 10m

C$ 604
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 19/5

9:05 a.m.-3:22 p.m.

1 stop6h 17m

C$ 198

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 3/5

10:40 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop11h 15m

C$ 254

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 2/5

3:45 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 10m

C$ 261

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 20/5

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

2 stops20h 15m

C$ 263

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 19/5

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

2 stops20h 15m

C$ 311

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of C$ 96). Flying from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 121). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated 22 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Air Canada. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,828 reviews
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Crew

7.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paula,Mar 2026

YVR - PSP

Everything was OK, but we waited on the tarmac for an hour and 20 minutes after landing because there was no available gate. This is a daily occurrence at the Palm Springs airport, and happens with Air Canada and WestJet constantly.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,828 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,828 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paula,Mar 2026

YVR - PSP

Everything was OK, but we waited on the tarmac for an hour and 20 minutes after landing because there was no available gate. This is a daily occurrence at the Palm Springs airport, and happens with Air Canada and WestJet constantly.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

    Airlines like Air Canada and WestJet fly from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area in about 6h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 02m. Nanaimo and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 1276 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of C$ 96). Flying from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 121). 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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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 270AverageC$ 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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