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$107+ Cheap flights from Nanaimo (YCD) to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nanaimo to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanaimo (YCD) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$231
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$107
(WestJet)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$151
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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:05 amYCD - SAN
1 stop7h 04mAir Canada
Fri 5/164:55 pmSAN - YCD
1 stop15h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:57 pmYCD - SAN
1 stop17h 23mWestJet
Fri 5/162:05 pmSAN - YCD
1 stop24h 17mWestJet
Deal found 3/27$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/292:50 pmYCD - SAN
2 stops19h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/17:45 amSAN - YCD
2 stops30h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$826

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nanaimo to San Diego 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nanaimo to San Diego that are best for you.

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Nanaimo

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 5/13

9:05 am-4:09 pm

1 stop7h 04m

San Diego

Fri 5/16

4:55 pm-8:29 am

1 stop15h 34m

$231

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 5/13

7:57 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 23m

San Diego

Fri 5/16

2:05 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop24h 17m

$303

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 5/25

5:35 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$107

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 5/5

9:05 am-6:33 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$130

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 5/5

3:40 pm-12:42 am

2 stops9h 02m

$144

NanaimoSan Diego

YCD - SAN

YCDSAN

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 5/5

11:35 am-9:49 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$393

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Deals found on 3/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nanaimo to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Nanaimo-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nanaimo-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nanaimo-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nanaimo-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Nanaimo-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Nanaimo to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nanaimo to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nanaimo to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Nanaimo to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Nanaimo to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from Nanaimo to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,785 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,986 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nanaimo to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Nanaimo to San Diego round-trip from $231. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is WestJet. Air Canada is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $107. Users have also found prices from $130 and $393 on Air Canada and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Nanaimo to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nanaimo to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Nanaimo to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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