Nanaimo

$123+ Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo (YCD)

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LAX — YCD
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Nanaimo (YCD). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$255
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$123
(United Airlines)
From California to Nanaimo Arpt
One-way flight from California to Nanaimo Arpt

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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 January 21, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/241:00 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 25mAir Canada
Thu 2/275:50 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$255
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/62:45 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/102:50 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$266
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:00 amLAX - YCD
2 stops8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/269:10 amYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/52:25 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/122:50 pmYCD - LAX
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$292
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Sat 6/146:05 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop6h 17mWestJet
Sat 6/2110:26 amYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 51mWestJet
Deal found 1/21$298
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 5/227:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 52mWestJet
Mon 5/263:40 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop22h 19mWestJet
Deal found 1/21$316
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 7/128:40 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
Sun 8/242:45 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$334
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Wed 2/191:20 pmSNA - YCD
1 stop11h 02mWestJet
Wed 2/265:30 amYCD - SNA
1 stop7h 05mWestJet
Deal found 1/20$727
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/136:00 amSMF - YCD
2 stops8h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/162:50 pmYCD - SMF
2 stops18h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$819
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 1/3111:45 amSMF - YCD
2 stops26h 54mWestJet
Sun 2/25:30 amYCD - SMF
2 stops10h 59mWestJet
Deal found 1/21$892

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 January 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

1:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 2/27

5:50 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$255

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

2:45 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 2/10

2:50 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$266

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 2/26

9:10 am-4:06 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$286

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

2:25 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 3/12

2:50 pm-9:30 am

2 stops18h 40m

$292

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sat 6/14

6:05 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 17m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 6/21

10:26 am-5:17 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$298

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

7:30 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 5/26

3:40 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop22h 19m

$316

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Thu 3/13

2:25 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 3/20

2:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops16h 50m

$373

Santa AnaNanaimo

SNA - YCD

SNAYCD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/19

1:20 pm-12:22 am

1 stop11h 02m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 2/26

5:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$727

SacramentoNanaimo

SMF - YCD

SMFYCD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 2/16

2:50 pm-9:21 am

2 stops18h 31m

$819

SacramentoNanaimo

SMF - YCD

SMFYCD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/31

11:45 am-2:39 pm

2 stops26h 54m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 2/2

5:30 am-4:29 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$892

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Travel insights for flights from California to Nanaimo

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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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Nanaimo, see what other customers have to say about WestJet, United Airlines and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
2,829 reviews
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.0
Good
8,633 reviews
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • 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 most popular routes 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$212Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$284Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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