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$171 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo departing on 3/27. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$277
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Fri 11/28Thu 12/4
SFO - YCD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$171
WestJet
Fri 3/27
SFO - YCD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $305 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo (SFO-YCD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Fri, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 4
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7:30 am - 3:08 pmSFO-YCD
7h 38m1 stop
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5:15 am - 12:12 pmYCD-SFO
6h 57m1 stop
$277Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 4
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1:00 pm - 3:08 pmSFO-YCD
26h 08m2 stops
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5:15 am - 12:12 pmYCD-SFO
6h 57m1 stop
$305WestJet
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Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
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10:15 am - 3:04 pmSFO-YCD
4h 49m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 8:05 pmYCD-SFO
28h 25m2 stops
$316Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
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1:00 pm - 12:26 amSFO-YCD
11h 26m1 stop
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5:15 am - 12:10 pmYCD-SFO
6h 55m1 stop
$317WestJet
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Fri, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 4
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1:00 pm - 3:08 pmSFO-YCD
26h 08m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 12:12 pmYCD-SFO
20h 32m2 stops
$339WestJet
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Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
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1:00 pm - 12:32 amSFO-YCD
11h 32m1 stop
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5:15 am - 12:12 pmYCD-SFO
6h 57m1 stop
$346WestJet
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Fri, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 4
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6:00 pm - 11:20 amSFO-YCD
17h 20m2 stops
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11:50 am - 3:35 pmYCD-SFO
27h 45m3 stops
$434Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 21
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11:20 am - 9:36 pmSFO-YCD
10h 16m1 stop
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10:00 am - 3:35 pmYCD-SFO
5h 35m1 stop
$440Air Canada
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Wed, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 21
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8:38 am - 9:26 amSFO-YCD
24h 48m2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:20 pmYCD-SFO
6h 20m1 stop
$547Air Canada
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Wed, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 3
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8:55 pm - 2:21 pmSFO-YCD
17h 26m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 9:49 pmYCD-SFO
6h 49m1 stop
$815United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Nanaimo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo departing in November.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nanaimo on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$171
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 39% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 for booking flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo was $171 for a one-way ticket and $277 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Nanaimo?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Nanaimo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Nanaimo is Nanaimo Arpt.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Nanaimo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo, United Airlines or WestJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo are United Airlines and WestJet. With an average price for the route of $487 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. WestJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $351 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 from San Francisco to Nanaimo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nanaimo from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and YCD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco 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 from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Nanaimo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Nanaimo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8998 reviews
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Oct 2025SFO - PTY
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Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Counter representative refused to check my luggage despite paying for it in advance

When I purchased the flights I included the luggage, the luggage was not added and got charged the full price anyway. Had to pay for the luggage at check in. Initial flight was delayed, we missed our 9am connection (flew with my wife), then the airline rebooks us to the next flights, putting my wife in at 1.40pm and me at 4pm, what a crazy wait time. We managed to fix it with customer service and they put me in the 1:40pm flight too, but they left my baggage behind in the 4pm flight. When arrived to my destination, of course no luggage. It was delivered to the address thankfully late at night. The experience sucked.

Did not like the seat selection which was poor.? My daughter and I never did get seats together because it all took place at the last minute and we had to accept whatever seats were left

There is no snack and nit much that would be considered gluten free in yiur food selections. One of your snacks should be a gluten free cookie or small bar etc. maybe it was me but I didn’t see any free movies just internet connection and YouTube .

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

The experience was good just the upcharge of over a hundred dollars was not cool.

No internet, not even westjet connect makes for a boring flight

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).

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

Fair. What's the point of partnering with United if we cannot use the lounge. My wife is a frequent flier with United but we were refused access to Air Canada lounge

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

Before final boarding, my husband and I — both seniors — were told that we could not bring our carry-on bags with us due to being in Zone 6. The staff took our bags with little explanation, stating it was policy. While we understand boarding procedures may vary by zone, the way we were spoken to was unnecessarily rude and dismissive. We felt disrespected and singled out, and the interaction left us deeply uncomfortable. As seniors, we expect to be treated with courtesy and dignity, especially during travel when accommodations and communication matter most. We hope you will look into this matter and ensure better training for staff in handling such situations with more empathy and professionalism.

Easy boarding and comfortable seating were plusses. Enjoyed the experience and good service from the captain and crew. Many thanks...!

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

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