$179 Find Cheap Flights from Nanaimo to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nanaimo to California departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nanaimo to California, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Nanaimo to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$405
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$405
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$405
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$405

Book Cheap Nanaimo to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nanaimo to California 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Nanaimo to California

Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Jun 19
WestJet Logo
3:45 pm - 12:30 pm
YCD
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LAS
20h 45m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
8:30 am - 3:10 pm
LAS
-
YCD
30h 40m
2 stops
$353WestJet
Thu, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 21
WestJet Logo
12:50 pm - 12:30 pm
YCD
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LAS
23h 40m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
1:20 pm - 3:10 pm
LAS
-
YCD
25h 50m
1 stop
$357WestJet
Thu, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 21
WestJet Logo
12:50 pm - 12:30 pm
YCD
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LAS
23h 40m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
1:20 pm - 12:30 am
LAS
-
YCD
11h 10m
2 stops
$362WestJet
Thu, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 21
WestJet Logo
12:50 pm - 12:55 pm
YCD
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LAS
24h 05m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
1:20 pm - 3:10 pm
LAS
-
YCD
25h 50m
1 stop
$370WestJet
Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11
WestJet Logo
3:45 pm - 12:30 pm
YCD
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LAS
20h 45m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
8:30 am - 2:50 pm
LAS
-
YCD
6h 20m
1 stop
$372WestJet
Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 2:10 pm
YCD
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SAN
8h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:30 pm - 12:30 am
SAN
-
YCD
9h 00m
1 stop
$405Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 8:32 pm
YCD
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PSP
8h 57m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 2:15 pm
PSP
-
YCD
8h 45m
2 stops
$405United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
Air Canada Logo
5:50 am - 9:55 pm
YCD
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PSP
16h 05m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:30 am - 2:15 pm
PSP
-
YCD
8h 45m
2 stops
$406Air Canada
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 9:55 pm
YCD
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PSP
10h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 2:15 pm
PSP
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YCD
8h 55m
2 stops
$409United Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 3
Air Canada Logo
2:45 pm - 8:55 pm
YCD
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SAN
6h 10m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
4:55 pm - 8:10 am
SAN
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YCD
15h 15m
1 stop
$471Air Canada
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Nanaimo to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nanaimo to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nanaimo to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Nanaimo to California is May, when tickets cost $103 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $345 and $337 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$179
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
Flight from Nanaimo to Palm Springs

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 from Nanaimo to California 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 from Nanaimo to California 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 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 from Nanaimo to California 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 California

  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Nanaimo to California

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