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Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $469-$503
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/12Wed 8/19
LAX - YCD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$122
WestJet
Sun 11/22
LAX - YCD • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Nanaimo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Nanaimo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Nanaimo

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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11:30 am - 3:10 pm
LAX
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YCD
27h 40m
1 stop
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3:45 pm - 12:25 pm
YCD
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LAX
20h 40m
2 stops
$269Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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6:00 am - 12:00 pm
SFO
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YCD
6h 00m
1 stop
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5:45 am - 12:00 pm
YCD
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SFO
6h 15m
1 stop
$295WestJet
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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6:00 am - 3:10 pm
SFO
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YCD
9h 10m
2 stops
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5:45 am - 12:00 pm
YCD
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SFO
6h 15m
1 stop
$296WestJet
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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11:30 am - 3:10 pm
LAX
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YCD
27h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:25 pm
YCD
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LAX
6h 40m
1 stop
$313Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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7:00 am - 10:10 pm
MCO
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YCD
18h 10m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:50 am - 10:32 pm
YCD
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MCO
13h 42m
2 stops
$598Air Canada
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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1:55 pm - 8:10 am
MCO
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YCD
21h 15m
2 stops
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2:45 pm - 12:47 pm
YCD
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MCO
19h 02m
2 stops
$602Air Canada
Wed, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 7
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9:00 am - 12:30 am
LGA
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YCD
18h 30m
2 stops
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5:45 am - 11:23 pm
YCD
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LGA
14h 38m
2 stops
$674Delta
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 6
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10:00 am - 12:30 am
LGA
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YCD
17h 30m
2 stops
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5:45 am - 11:23 pm
YCD
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LGA
14h 38m
2 stops
$683Delta
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16
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10:34 pm - 2:15 pm
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YCD
18h 41m
2 stops
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11:35 am - 5:17 am
YCD
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IAD
14h 42m
2 stops
$776United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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10:34 pm - 2:15 pm
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YCD
18h 41m
2 stops
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2:45 pm - 11:25 am
YCD
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IAD
17h 40m
2 stops
$827United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nanaimo

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What is the cheapest flight to Nanaimo?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nanaimo was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $269 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to Nanaimo and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $295 in the last 5 days.

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Expert advice for your flight to Nanaimo

 
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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 50% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 37% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Nanaimo

When to book flights to Nanaimo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Nanaimo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Nanaimo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Nanaimo?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nanaimo was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $269 return. The most popular connection is from San Francisco to Nanaimo and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $295 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Nanaimo Arpt Airport from central Nanaimo?

    You’ll need to travel 8 miles to reach the Nanaimo city center from Nanaimo Arpt Airport.

  • What is the name of Nanaimo’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Nanaimo, called Nanaimo Arpt Airport (YCD). It can also be referred to as Nanaimo or Nanaimo Arpt.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Nanaimo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Nanaimo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Nanaimo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nanaimo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Nanaimo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nanaimo with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Nanaimo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nanaimo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nanaimo

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nanaimo flight deals.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Nanaimo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Nanaimo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Nanaimo. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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WestJetOverall score based on 3393 reviews
6.1Entertainment
7.4Boarding
7.0Comfort
6.2Food
7.9Crew
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Flight was good, crew was excellent. No complaints at all

8.0 ExcellentLaura, Jan 2026
PHX - YVR
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Flight was good, crew was excellent. No complaints at all

Delayed 3 times in a row for 4 hours total. Incrementally pushing back the flight claiming gate delays but they eventually changed the actual plane, due to technical issues. This strategy to avoid compensation to passengers is unprofessional.

The trip from LAX to Calgary was aboard a 737-700, which is more than twenty years old. Service was fine, and the food was good, but there was no inflight entertainment, and no WiFi. The flight from Calgary to Vancouver was also delayed more than an hour, due to congestion on the Calgary tarmac. And no food service, but there was in-flight WiFi which made a big difference.

my wife got very sick and we did not travel . we booked and bought the travel insurance and dot nothing but hassle and a triangle of stress in trying to make the insurance claim I called in and was told they would not give me anything in writing to say they would not refund my money back this make it impossible to file the claim I will never book with Kayak again.

Kayak was the problem! The tickets we bought did not allow for carry on or checked luggage and we ended up paying more for those services than the tickets! The paperwork Kayak provided for the receipt left the luggage policy for Westair intentionally blank. This was intentionally decietful on Kayak's part. Our additional cost was over $400.00! I will be calling customer service today asking for refunds and I will keep you informed on any review sites as I can. Keith

Leaving the same day as planned would've been better

I like the web site, prompt notifications, website checks in process, and airport check in. The flight attendants are attentive and polite. The return flight was 2 hours late and reason vine doesn't sound like an unplanned and unexpected issue (scheduled plane maintenance).

Asked to cancel flight 6 days in advance of flight back to St. Louis, MO. Would not allow. No credit either.

Over an hour late. Lousy flight attendant who was just going through the motions in every aspect of her job. The Dash 8 aircraft is super basic (no entertainment system, small seats, limited storage). Carry on luggage doesn’t fit in overhead bins.

I found the seating much more comfortable than in the larger plane.

One small cup of warm soda for a 4 hour flight. Disinterested, unfriendly flight attendants

Food options were ok but the actual meal was terrible. On my way back, they simply said that there was no vegetarian option; somehow they struggled to get one meal and did not give me any breakfast at all which in my opinion was terrible. Never had such an experience in the recent years.

It was pretty straight forward, no glitches or hidden costs

All good……but luggage didn’t make it on the airplane. Had to wait 3 days. Was a bummer.

Small suitcase used for carryon the last time was refused by boarding crew this time. Appears to be at the discretion and mood of the person on the day. Flight was only half booked, there would have been no problem with space.

The whole plane smelled and felt old. The seats were very uncomfortable. Multiple delays. Extra fees.

The most uncomfortable flight I’ve ever been on. I’m only 5,4” and barely had enough room to exist, couldn’t even fully relax my shoulders. Not sure why they bother with snacks. Half a coke and a single cookie?? Wow. Purchasable food looked gross too. Remember when airlines used to treat you like a human being?

Departed Palm Springs over an hour late because there’s only one gate, and it has always delayed by the arriving and departing flight to Toronto and the arriving flight from Vancouver.

Extremely disappointing. My original Denver–Vancouver–Bangkok itinerary was cancelled due to a crewing issue. I was not proactively supported and had to drive back home after already reaching the airport. Communication was poor throughout, and attempts to contact customer service resulted in being on hold for nearly three hours without reaching anyone. Instead of being rebooked on the same direct routing the following day, I was rerouted onto a much longer itinerary via multiple cities and airlines, which resulted in arriving approximately 30 hours later than scheduled. At Denver airport, there was no visible Air Canada representative available to properly assist. Ground staff offered no real support beyond directing passengers to a phone number. There was no clear communication, no ownership, and no meaningful customer care during a major disruption. The final journey involved three flights instead of the original two, significantly increasing travel time and stress. Overall, the handling of the cancellation and lack of customer support was unacceptable. What could have been better? Clear communication during the cancellation Accessible customer service (phone support that actually answers) Proper in-person assistance at the airport Rebooking onto a comparable routing rather than a significantly longer one

Flight was delayed over an hour. Most likely not the airline’s fault. But it made catching the next flight rushed.

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