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Cheap flights from California to Nanaimo from C$ 120

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YCD
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Nanaimo

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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 315

One-way from

C$ 120
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 20m total
  • California to Nanaimo
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 37m total
  • California to Nanaimo

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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 21 January 2025.

Wed 5/312:10 p.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/32:50 p.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 315
Mon 24/22:45 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop4h 40mAir Canada
Thu 27/22:50 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 21/1C$ 367
Thu 6/22:45 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/22:50 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 383
Thu 6/31:55 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop10h 27mWestJet
Thu 13/35:30 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop7h 36mWestJet
Deal found 19/1C$ 464
Sat 12/78:40 p.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
Sun 24/82:45 p.m.YCD - LAX
1 stop6h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1C$ 481
Fri 18/76:05 p.m.LAX - YCD
1 stop6h 17mWestJet
Fri 25/77:57 p.m.YCD - LAX
2 stops22h 13mWestJet
Deal found 19/1C$ 513
Thu 27/21:35 p.m.SJC - YCD
2 stops10h 47mWestJet
Sun 2/35:30 a.m.YCD - SJC
2 stops10h 52mWestJet
Deal found 20/1C$ 880
Thu 6/37:54 p.m.SJC - YCD
3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/31:50 p.m.YCD - SJC
3 stops29h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 885

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Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

12:10 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 12/3

2:50 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 315

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

2:45 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

1 stop4h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 27/2

2:50 p.m.-9:06 p.m.

1 stop6h 16m

C$ 367

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 6/2

2:45 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

1 stop4h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 10/2

2:50 p.m.-9:44 p.m.

1 stop6h 54m

C$ 383

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

1:55 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop10h 27m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 13/3

5:30 a.m.-1:06 p.m.

1 stop7h 36m

C$ 464

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

8:40 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop14h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 24/8

2:45 p.m.-9:33 p.m.

1 stop6h 48m

C$ 481

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 18/7

6:05 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop6h 17m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 25/7

7:57 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops22h 13m

C$ 513

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Thu 27/2

1:35 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops10h 47m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 2/3

5:30 a.m.-4:22 p.m.

2 stops10h 52m

C$ 880

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Thu 6/3

7:54 p.m.-2:39 p.m.

3 stops42h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 13/3

1:50 p.m.-6:59 p.m.

3 stops29h 09m

C$ 885

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

11:45 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops12h 37m

C$ 120

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

12:10 p.m.-7:24 p.m.

1 stop7h 14m

C$ 122

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nanaimo

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Travel insights for flights from California to Nanaimo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Nanaimo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 221). Flying from California to Nanaimo in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 455). 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 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 21 January 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 20.0 - 160.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nanaimo when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 21 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet from California to Nanaimo by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
8,982 reviews
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
2,828 reviews
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
8,627 reviews
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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?

    Located just 13.7 km from the city centre, Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nanaimo from California.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nanaimo (average of C$ 221). Flying from California to Nanaimo in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 455). 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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