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$101+ Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo (YCD)

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nanaimo

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Round-trip from

$223
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$101
(FlightHub)
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Cheapest flights from California to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/78:20 amSFO - YCD
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/92:50 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$223
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/66:55 amLAX - YCD
1 stop7h 14mAir Canada
sáb. 4/129:10 amYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/66:55 amLAX - YCD
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
sáb. 4/122:50 pmYCD - LAX
2 stops18h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$249
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/106:05 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop6h 17mWestJet
lun. 7/145:35 amYCD - LAX
1 stop8h 37mWestJet
Deal found 2/19$309
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/37:30 amSFO - YCD
2 stops7h 39mWestJet
sáb. 5/105:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 30mWestJet
Deal found 2/20$352
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/242:45 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 40mAir Canada
vie. 3/289:10 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$461
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/54:05 pmSMF - YCD
1 stop16h 20mAir Canada
mar. 5/209:05 amYCD - SMF
1 stop6h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$896

Find flights from California to Nanaimo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Nanaimo 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

lun. 4/7

8:20 am-2:09 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Nanaimo Arpt

mié. 4/9

2:50 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$223

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

dom. 4/6

6:55 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Nanaimo Arpt

sáb. 4/12

9:10 am-4:08 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$234

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

dom. 4/6

6:55 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Nanaimo Arpt

sáb. 4/12

2:50 pm-9:34 am

2 stops18h 44m

$249

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

jue. 7/10

6:05 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 17m

Nanaimo Arpt

lun. 7/14

5:35 am-2:12 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$309

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

sáb. 5/3

7:30 am-3:09 pm

2 stops7h 39m

Nanaimo Arpt

sáb. 5/10

5:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$352

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

lun. 3/24

2:45 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

vie. 3/28

9:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$461

SacramentoNanaimo

SMF - YCD

SMFYCD

Sacramento Intl

mié. 3/5

4:05 pm-8:25 am

1 stop16h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

mar. 5/20

9:05 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$896

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

mié. 4/9

5:10 pm-8:24 am

1 stop15h 14m

$104

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

mié. 4/9

11:45 am-12:22 am

2 stops12h 37m

$108

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/29

11:05 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops15h 04m

$453

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Deals found on 2/20

Best time to book a flight from California to Nanaimo

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Travel insights for flights from California to Nanaimo

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

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

Rainfall in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanaimo ranges from 0.8 - 6.3 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Nanaimo when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanaimo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nanaimo. 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 Nanaimo. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Nanaimo, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, WestJet and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,801 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Nanaimo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Nanaimo from California, you will be flying to Nanaimo Arpt, which is the city’s only airport. Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is located 8.5 mi from the center of Nanaimo.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Nanaimo one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $101. Air Canada flights start at $104 while deals on United Airlines start at $109 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Nanaimo?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Nanaimo Arpt, San Francisco - Nanaimo Arpt or San Jose - Nanaimo Arpt when deciding on the best route from California to Nanaimo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Nanaimo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Nanaimo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Nanaimo 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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Top 2 airlines flying from California to Nanaimo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Nanaimo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$212Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$222Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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