What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 421.

What’s the fastest layover option from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 55m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from Nanaimo to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 42m.

How long is the flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Nanaimo to San Francisco in 6h 19m. Fly via WestJet to get the fastest option. Nanaimo and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1276 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nanaimo to San Francisco round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Nanaimo to San Francisco is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 257 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 300. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nanaimo to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 11.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

Flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco are generally found to be more expensive on Monday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

To save up to 13% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 41 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Nanaimo to San Francisco from C$ 250 1-2 weeks out and tickets from C$ 305 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to San Francisco from Nanaimo average C$ 290. You can even find prices in September for less than C$ 290, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as C$ 106. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from Nanaimo. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 72%.

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

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

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

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.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	C$ 238
One-way from	C$ 162
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 334

30/10-6/11
2 total stops
11h 48m total
Nanaimo to San Francisco

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30/10
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5h 35m total
Nanaimo to San Francisco

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Thu 30/105:15 a.m.YCD - SFO

1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1110:15 a.m.SFO - YCD

1 stop4h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9C$ 238

Tue 30/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO

1 stop6h 19mWestJet

Sun 5/107:30 a.m.SFO - YCD

1 stop16h 59mWestJet

Deal found 14/9C$ 301

Thu 30/103:40 p.m.YCD - SFO

2 stops20h 32mWestJet

Thu 6/111:00 p.m.SFO - YCD

2 stops26h 06mWestJet

Deal found 15/9C$ 327

Fri 10/105:35 a.m.YCD - SFO

1 stop6h 19mWestJet

Wed 15/1012:50 p.m.SFO - YCD

1 stop6h 37mWestJet

Deal found 14/9C$ 490

Tue 30/93:40 p.m.YCD - SFO

2 stops6h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/107:30 a.m.SFO - YCD

2 stops8h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 740

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Thu 30/105:15 a.m.YCD - SFO

1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1110:15 a.m.SFO - YCD

1 stop4h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9C$ 238

Tue 30/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO

1 stop6h 19mWestJet

Sun 5/107:30 a.m.SFO - YCD

1 stop16h 59mWestJet

Deal found 14/9C$ 301

Thu 30/103:40 p.m.YCD - SFO

2 stops20h 32mWestJet

Thu 6/111:00 p.m.SFO - YCD

2 stops26h 06mWestJet

Deal found 15/9C$ 327

Fri 10/105:35 a.m.YCD - SFO

1 stop6h 19mWestJet

Wed 15/1012:50 p.m.SFO - YCD

1 stop6h 37mWestJet

Deal found 14/9C$ 490

Tue 30/93:40 p.m.YCD - SFO

2 stops6h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/107:30 a.m.SFO - YCD

2 stops8h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 740

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Tue 30/95:35 a.m.YCD - SFO

1 stop6h 19mWestJet

Sun 5/107:30 a.m.SFO - YCD

1 stop16h 59mWestJet

Deal found 14/9C$ 301

Tue 30/93:40 p.m.YCD - SFO

2 stops6h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/107:30 a.m.SFO - YCD

2 stops8h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9C$ 740

Fri 10/105:35 a.m.YCD - SFO

1 stop6h 19mWestJet

Wed 15/1012:50 p.m.SFO - YCD

1 stop6h 37mWestJet

Deal found 14/9C$ 490

Thu 30/105:15 a.m.YCD - SFO

1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1110:15 a.m.SFO - YCD

1 stop4h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9C$ 238

Thu 30/103:40 p.m.YCD - SFO

2 stops20h 32mWestJet

Thu 6/111:00 p.m.SFO - YCD

2 stops26h 06mWestJet

Deal found 15/9C$ 327

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NanaimoSan Francisco

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Thu 30/10

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

1 stop6h 57m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

10:15 a.m.-3:06 p.m.

1 stop4h 51m

C$ 238

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 30/9

5:35 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop6h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

7:30 a.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop16h 59m

C$ 301

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 30/10

3:40 p.m.-12:12 p.m.

2 stops20h 32m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

1:00 p.m.-3:06 p.m.

2 stops26h 06m

C$ 327

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 10/10

5:35 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop6h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

12:50 p.m.-7:27 p.m.

1 stop6h 37m

C$ 490

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 30/9

3:40 p.m.-10:14 p.m.

2 stops6h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

7:30 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

2 stops8h 49m

C$ 740

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 30/10

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

1 stop5h 35m

C$ 162

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 30/10

3:40 p.m.-12:12 p.m.

2 stops20h 32m

C$ 166

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Nanaimo to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). 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 SFO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nanaimo to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 57% on airfare.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet and Air Canada from Nanaimo to San Francisco. 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.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,091 reviews

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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

WestJet

7.2

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3,091 reviews

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3,091 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

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Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

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YYJ - YVR

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How long is the flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Nanaimo to San Francisco in 6h 19m. Fly via WestJet to get the fastest option. Nanaimo and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 1276 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nanaimo to San Francisco round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Nanaimo to San Francisco is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 257 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 300. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Nanaimo to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to San Francisco 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?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco (average of C$ 276). Flying from Nanaimo to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 368). 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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