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$107+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nanaimo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nanaimo flight deals. Data was last updated abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$107
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$184
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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 abril 29, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/1512:35 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop26h 34mWestJet
mar. 7/223:00 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 47mWestJet
Deal found 4/27$228
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/155:40 amSMF - YCD
2 stops33h 29mWestJet
lun. 6/233:40 pmYCD - SMF
2 stops7h 40mWestJet
Deal found 4/27$654
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 8/57:50 pmLAX - YCD
2 stops18h 19mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/122:45 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$702
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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. 6/154:00 pmSMF - YCD
1 stop16h 29mAir Canada
lun. 6/232:45 pmYCD - SMF
1 stop7h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$728
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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. 8/93:20 pmSJC - YCD
2 stops9h 02mWestJet
jue. 8/147:57 pmYCD - SJC
2 stops20h 55mWestJet
Deal found 4/28$806
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/412:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 35mWestJet
mar. 5/65:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 30mWestJet
Deal found 4/27$1,269

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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 abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nanaimo that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

mar. 7/15

12:35 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop26h 34m

Nanaimo Arpt

mar. 7/22

3:00 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$228

SacramentoNanaimo

SMF - YCD

SMFYCD

Sacramento Intl

dom. 6/15

5:40 am-3:09 pm

2 stops33h 29m

Nanaimo Arpt

lun. 6/23

3:40 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$654

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

mar. 8/5

7:50 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops18h 19m

Nanaimo Arpt

mar. 8/12

2:45 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$702

SacramentoNanaimo

SMF - YCD

SMFYCD

Sacramento Intl

dom. 6/15

4:00 pm-8:29 am

1 stop16h 29m

Nanaimo Arpt

lun. 6/23

2:45 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$728

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

sáb. 8/9

3:20 pm-12:22 am

2 stops9h 02m

Nanaimo Arpt

jue. 8/14

7:57 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$806

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

lun. 6/2

6:05 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 17m

$107

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

sáb. 6/28

9:10 pm-12:22 am

2 stops27h 12m

$142

Santa AnaNanaimo

SNA - YCD

SNAYCD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 6/28

6:13 pm-11:00 am

2 stops16h 47m

$223

Santa AnaNanaimo

SNA - YCD

SNAYCD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 6/28

12:45 pm-12:22 am

3 stops35h 37m

$298

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/27

Best time to book a flight from California to Nanaimo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Nanaimo

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to Nanaimo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

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 abril 29, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,228 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 most popular routes from California to Nanaimo?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Nanaimo Arpt, San Francisco - Nanaimo Arpt or Sacramento Intl - 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$212Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$215Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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