$124 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 1/23. 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.
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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 Diego2 stops$379
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$247
San Diego
San Diego2 stops$379
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stops$247

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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nanaimo to California

Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
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3:40 pm - 6:30 pmYCD-LAS
26h 50m1 stop
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6:00 am - 3:08 pmLAS-YCD
9h 08m2 stops
$245Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
WestJet Logo
5:15 am - 6:33 pmYCD-PSP
13h 18m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 12:39 amPSP-YCD
6h 39m1 stop
$247WestJet
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
WestJet Logo
3:40 pm - 12:27 pmYCD-PSP
20h 47m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 12:39 amPSP-YCD
6h 39m1 stop
$249WestJet
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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15
WestJet Logo
11:55 am - 6:11 pmYCD-LAS
6h 16m1 stop
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9:15 pm - 3:08 pmLAS-YCD
17h 53m1 stop
$253WestJet
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Sun, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 6:30 pmYCD-LAS
26h 50m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 3:08 pmLAS-YCD
17h 53m1 stop
$261Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15
WestJet Logo
11:55 am - 6:11 pmYCD-LAS
6h 16m1 stop
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9:15 pm - 11:20 amLAS-YCD
14h 05m2 stops
$278WestJet
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 10
Air Canada Logo
10:00 am - 10:29 pmYCD-SAN
12h 29m2 stops
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11:11 am - 9:36 pmSAN-YCD
10h 25m2 stops
$379Air Canada
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 10
Air Canada Logo
10:00 am - 10:29 pmYCD-SAN
12h 29m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 9:26 amSAN-YCD
15h 16m1 stop
$395Air Canada
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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 22
United Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:40 amYCD-LAS
18h 40m2 stops
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6:20 pm - 2:21 pmLAS-YCD
20h 01m2 stops
$422United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 10:21 amYCD-SAN
19h 21m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 2:21 pmSAN-YCD
20h 36m3 stops
$503United Airlines
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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 October, when tickets cost $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $619 and $603 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$124
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $165 on average. Morning departures are around 122% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $367.

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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