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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo from C$ 317

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YCD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 317

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 467
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/4-9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Nanaimo
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/48:20 a.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/42:50 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 317
Sat 3/57:30 a.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops7h 39mWestJet
Sat 10/55:35 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 30mWestJet
Deal found 20/2C$ 500
Mon 24/32:45 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop4h 40mAir Canada
Fri 28/39:10 a.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 655

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San Francisco

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Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

8:20 a.m.-2:09 p.m.

1 stop5h 49m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 9/4

2:50 p.m.-9:46 p.m.

1 stop6h 56m

C$ 317

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

7:30 a.m.-3:09 p.m.

2 stops7h 39m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 10/5

5:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 500

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

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

1 stop4h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 28/3

9:10 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop6h 25m

C$ 655

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo (average of C$ 208). Flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 432). 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.

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 February 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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
7.2
Good
2,801 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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
8,748 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

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 San Francisco to Nanaimo. 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 San Francisco to Nanaimo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Nanaimo is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 317 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are WestJet and Air Canada, starting at C$ 500 and C$ 655 round-trip. United Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo (average of C$ 208). Flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 432). 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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