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Cheap flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area from C$ 163

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — SFO
14 Apr — 21 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated 9 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 640

One-way from

C$ 163

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 274
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/4-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 50m total
  • Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 30m total
  • Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 April 2025.

Fri 18/42:45 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop7h 01mAir Canada
Sun 20/42:45 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop4h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/4C$ 640
Tue 15/45:30 a.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops9h 38mWestJet
Wed 30/412:50 p.m.SFO - YCD
1 stop6h 35mWestJet
Deal found 8/4C$ 775
Sat 19/42:45 p.m.YCD - SFO
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 21/46:00 a.m.SFO - YCD
2 stops32h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/4C$ 869
Sat 19/43:15 p.m.YCD - SFO
2 stops21h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/46:09 p.m.SFO - YCD
3 stops30h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4C$ 1,597

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Fly from

Nanaimo

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 19/4

2:45 p.m.-9:46 p.m.

1 stop7h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

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

1 stop5h 49m

C$ 640

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 19/4

1:50 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops22h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

9:10 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

2 stops29h 29m

C$ 970

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 19/4

3:15 p.m.-1:06 p.m.

2 stops21h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

6:09 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

3 stops30h 16m

C$ 1,597

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 1/6

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

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 163

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 1/6

11:35 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop6h 05m

C$ 175

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD - SFO

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 23/5

3:40 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop17h 50m

C$ 177

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Deals found on 8/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of C$ 276). Flying from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated 9 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and WestJet from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 13.7 km journey to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) from Nanaimo’s city centre.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area (average of C$ 276). Flying from Nanaimo to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 379). 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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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 190AverageC$ 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 210AverageC$ 409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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