Nanaimo

$94+ 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
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$247
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$94
(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 December 22, 2024.

This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/307:50 pmLAX - YCD
2 stops28h 36mWestJet
Sat 1/41:50 pmYCD - LAX
2 stops53h 11mWestJet
Deal found 12/20$1,029
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/242:55 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/312:50 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,096
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/2412:10 pmLAX - YCD
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/292:50 pmYCD - LAX
2 stops17h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,122
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/2412:35 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops11h 51mWestJet
Tue 12/313:15 pmYCD - SFO
2 stops27h 19mWestJet
Deal found 12/21$1,479

Find flights from California to Nanaimo within your budget

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San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

6:26 pm-8:24 am

1 stop13h 58m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 4/11

9:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$247

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

6:05 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 17m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 6/24

3:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$254

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

2:35 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 2/9

2:50 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$272

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/5

7:50 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops17h 22m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 2/9

5:30 am-9:44 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$318

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

7:15 am-7:25 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 2/16

2:50 pm-9:16 am

2 stops18h 26m

$588

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Tue 2/4

11:45 am-1:12 pm

3 stops25h 27m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 2/11

3:15 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops25h 30m

$602

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Tue 2/4

8:25 am-8:25 am

2 stops24h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 2/11

5:50 am-6:00 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$697

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

11:45 am-12:22 am

2 stops12h 37m

$94

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

6:00 am-7:24 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$123

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Tue 2/4

11:36 am-1:12 pm

3 stops25h 36m

$217

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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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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 December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Nanaimo, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, 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.
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
9,028 reviews
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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.

7.3
Good
2,812 reviews
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
8,413 reviews
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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

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 $94. United Airlines flights start at $123 while deals on Air Canada start at $257 one-way.

  • 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$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$284Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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