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$111+ 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
nov. 5 — nov. 121
mar. 11/5
mar. 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 31, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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. 12/11:00 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/122:50 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$477
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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. 12/265:40 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop6h 46mWestJet
mar. 12/313:15 pmYCD - LAX
1 stop19h 43mWestJet
Deal found 10/29$575
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
jue. 11/286:51 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop13h 34mAir Canada
dom. 12/12:50 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 10/31$600
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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. 12/51:55 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop10h 31mWestJet
dom. 12/85:30 amYCD - SFO
1 stop7h 35mWestJet
Deal found 10/30$606
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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. 11/133:36 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/202:50 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop5h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$624
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/2811:50 amSJC - YCD
3 stops22h 51mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/112:30 pmYCD - SJC
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$629
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/277:25 amSJC - YCD
2 stops41h 01mWestJet
lun. 12/23:15 pmYCD - SJC
2 stops51h 03mWestJet
Deal found 10/30$689
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/121:20 pmSNA - YCD
1 stop11h 06mWestJet
dom. 11/175:30 amYCD - SNA
1 stop7h 05mWestJet
Deal found 10/31$1,512

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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated octubre 31, 2024.

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Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

mié. 4/9

11:45 am-12:22 am

2 stops12h 37m

$111

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

dom. 12/22

8:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$262

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

dom. 12/1

1:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

jue. 12/12

2:50 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$477

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

jue. 12/26

5:40 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 46m

Nanaimo Arpt

mar. 12/31

3:15 pm-10:58 am

1 stop19h 43m

$575

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

jue. 11/28

6:51 pm-8:25 am

1 stop13h 34m

Nanaimo Arpt

dom. 12/1

2:50 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$600

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

mié. 11/13

3:36 pm-8:25 am

1 stop16h 49m

Nanaimo Arpt

mié. 11/20

2:50 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$624

SacramentoNanaimo

SMF - YCD

SMFYCD

Sacramento Intl

lun. 1/27

10:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

jue. 1/30

2:50 pm-12:14 am

2 stops33h 24m

$559

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

jue. 12/5

1:55 pm-12:26 am

1 stop10h 31m

Nanaimo Arpt

dom. 12/8

5:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$606

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

jue. 11/28

11:50 am-10:41 am

3 stops22h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

dom. 12/1

12:30 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops25h 20m

$629

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

mié. 11/27

7:25 am-12:26 am

2 stops41h 01m

Nanaimo Arpt

lun. 12/2

3:15 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops51h 03m

$689

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Deals found on 10/31

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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 octubre 31, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Nanaimo, see what other customers have to say about WestJet and United Airlines. 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
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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.

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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.

  • Can I find flights from California to Nanaimo for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Nanaimo for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $477, but on average you can expect to pay $641.

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

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

  • What does LAX to YCD mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Los Angeles Airport to Nanaimo Arpt Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LAX to YCD flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF).

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Nanaimo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to Nanaimo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to Nanaimo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to Nanaimo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Nanaimo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to Nanaimo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to Nanaimo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to Nanaimo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to Nanaimo flight deals updated?

    The California to Nanaimo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

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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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated octubre 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$144Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$284Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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