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Find cheap flights from Nanaimo to California from $119

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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

San Diego
San Diego1 stop$254
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$246

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Low season

September

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$119
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Nanaimo to San Diego

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Do I need to obtain a visa to travel from Nanaimo to California?

    If you are traveling from Nanaimo to California for school or long-term work purposes, you may need to look into obtaining a visa. But if you’ll only be in California for a relatively short period of time, securing a visa for your trip should not be necessary.

  • Which California airport is closest to Disneyland?

    Both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) will put you within driving distance of Disneyland if this is the reason for your California visit. But LAX is only about a 30- to 45-minute drive from Disneyland, while driving from PSP to Disneyland will often take upwards of two hours.

  • Which documents do I need to fly from Nanaimo to California?

    In order to fly from Nanaimo to California, Canadian citizens will need to bring their passports along with them. If you do not have your passport available, a valid NEXUS card will be another option that will work in place of it.

  • What is the most sustainable airline that provides flights from Nanaimo to California?

    Thankfully, you’ll be able to fly with a sustainable airline regardless of whether you book a flight with Air Canada or WestJet. They’ve both made commitments to taking a more eco-friendly approach to flying. Air Canada, for example, upgraded its fleet and incorporated more planes that get better fuel efficiency. The airline also plans to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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

    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 from Nanaimo to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to California from 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 from Nanaimo to California?

    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 California with an airline and back to Nanaimo with another airline.

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

    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 California from Nanaimo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Morning departure is around 2% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • There are several international airports scattered throughout California, including San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Diego International Airport (SAN), and San Jose International Airport (SJC). But when flying from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to California, you’ll find your largest number of flight options headed to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • While making your way to Los Angeles International Airport when flying from Nanaimo to California will often be your best choice, some airlines do travel from Nanaimo to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). Air Canada and WestJet can both bring you to this airport if you’d like to steer clear of the hustle and bustle at LAX.
  • There are very few direct flights available from Nanaimo to California. You will most likely need to take a flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) before taking another flight from Vancouver to California. Pay close attention to how long your Vancouver layover will last, since some of these layovers are only about 1h 30min long and others will be anywhere from 5h 30min to almost 24 hours long.
  • When you check in at Nanaimo Airport, you will be allowed to bring one carry-on bag with you without paying a fee when you fly with airlines like Air Canada and WestJet. If you plan to check any additional bags, you will likely be subjected to additional fees.
  • Flying from Nanaimo to California obviously means traveling from Canada to the U.S., which makes it an international flight. As a result, you will need to go through customs upon your arrival in California. Make sure you work some extra time into your travel schedule to accommodate for this.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

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Recent round-trip flight deals

7/14Sun
2 stopsWestJet
31h 11mYCD-PSP
7/28Sun
1 stopWestJet
6h 14mPSP-YCD
$246
6/11Tue
1 stopWestJet
23h 55mYCD-SAN
6/18Tue
2 stopsWestJet
30h 14mSAN-YCD
$254
9/15Sun
2 stopsWestJet
8h 29mYCD-LAS
9/17Tue
2 stopsWestJet
11h 44mLAS-YCD
$272
9/15Sun
1 stopWestJet
6h 34mYCD-LAS
9/17Tue
2 stopsWestJet
11h 44mLAS-YCD
$274
9/15Sun
1 stopWestJet
6h 34mYCD-LAS
9/17Tue
1 stopWestJet
5h 48mLAS-YCD
$275
10/1Tue
1 stopAir Canada
6h 51mYCD-SAN
10/16Wed
1 stopAir Canada
7h 15mSAN-YCD
$276
9/1Sun
2 stopsAir Canada
11h 27mYCD-PSP
9/4Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
18h 57mPSP-YCD
$280
10/1Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
9h 04mYCD-SAN
10/16Wed
1 stopAir Canada
7h 15mSAN-YCD
$282
10/12Sat
2 stopsWestJet
8h 29mYCD-LAS
10/15Tue
1 stopWestJet
24h 35mLAS-YCD
$282
7/5Fri
2 stops
27h 21mYCD-SAN
7/10Wed
1 stop
6h 44mSAN-YCD
$323

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Recent one-way flight deals

6/11Tue
1 stopAir Canada
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$119
5/31Fri
2 stopsAir Canada
9h 09mYCD-SAN
$132
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1 stopWestJet
15h 55mYCD-SAN
$133
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2 stopsAir Canada
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$134
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$174
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$224
6/11Tue
3 stops
30h 19mYCD-SAN
$234
6/11Tue
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16h 55mYCD-SAN
$254
6/11Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 52mYCD-SAN
$344

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Nanaimo - California Flights

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