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Cheap flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco from C$ 169

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — SFO
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nanaimo to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanaimo (YCD) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 331

One-way from

C$ 169

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

C$ 383
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 10/10-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 53m total
  • Nanaimo to San Francisco
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 33m total
  • Nanaimo to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (C$ 191 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (C$ 48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 July 2025.

Fri 10/105:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 19mWestJet
Wed 15/1012:50 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Deal found 1/7C$ 331
Fri 25/79:05 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 28mAir Canada
Fri 8/87:40 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop12h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7C$ 337
Fri 25/73:40 p.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops8h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/86:05 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 487

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 3 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Nanaimo

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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.-7:24 p.m.

1 stop6h 34m

C$ 331

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 25/7

9:05 a.m.-3:33 p.m.

1 stop6h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

7:40 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop12h 50m

C$ 337

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 25/7

3:40 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops8h 19m

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

6:05 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop6h 24m

C$ 487

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 7/8

6:00 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop4h 33m

C$ 169

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 6/8

3:40 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop17h 50m

C$ 183

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 7/8

7:00 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

3 stops18h 59m

C$ 200

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Deals found on 2/7

Best time to book a flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco

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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?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanaimo to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 July 2025.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated 3 July 2025.
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.

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

YQQ - YVR

Excellent service particularly since I required special help with a wheelchair. Thank you

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

YQQ - YVR

Excellent service particularly since I required special help with a wheelchair. Thank you

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

YQQ - YVR

Excellent service particularly since I required special help with a wheelchair. Thank you

Related info for your journey

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  • 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$ 331 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 337. These flights start at 30% 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.

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  • 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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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 264AverageC$ 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 301AverageC$ 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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