SFO - YCD

$78 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 3/5. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Nanaimo, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Nanaimo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$286
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Sat 5/30Wed 6/3
SFO - YCD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$78
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Thu 3/5
SFO - YCD • 2 stops
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
WestJet Logo
6:00 am - 3:10 pm
SFO
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YCD
9h 10m
2 stops
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3:45 pm - 12:00 pm
YCD
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SFO
20h 15m
2 stops
$286WestJet
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
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1:00 pm - 7:45 pm
SFO
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YCD
6h 45m
1 stop
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5:45 am - 12:00 pm
YCD
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SFO
6h 15m
1 stop
$313WestJet
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
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6:00 am - 3:10 pm
SFO
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YCD
9h 10m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
5:45 am - 12:00 pm
YCD
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SFO
6h 15m
1 stop
$315WestJet
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
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6:00 am - 3:10 pm
SFO
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YCD
9h 10m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
3:45 pm - 12:00 pm
YCD
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SFO
20h 15m
2 stops
$339WestJet
Sun, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 12
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6:05 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
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YCD
6h 25m
1 stop
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3:25 pm - 9:55 pm
YCD
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SFO
6h 30m
1 stop
$346WestJet
Sun, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 12
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6:05 pm - 12:30 am
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YCD
6h 25m
1 stop
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3:45 pm - 12:00 pm
YCD
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SFO
20h 15m
2 stops
$349WestJet
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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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
$352WestJet
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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6:00 am - 3:10 pm
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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
$358WestJet
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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6:00 am - 3:10 pm
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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
$359WestJet
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
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4:35 pm - 10:10 pm
SFO
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YCD
5h 35m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:05 am - 3:22 pm
YCD
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SFO
6h 17m
1 stop
$364Air Canada
Booking Insights

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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Nanaimo were found on WestJet ($286) and Air Canada ($364).

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 42% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo

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 $78 for a one-way ticket and $286 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, WestJet or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo are WestJet and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $355 and an overall rating of 7.2, WestJet is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $428 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 airlines flying 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.
7.2
WestJetOverall score based on 3253 reviews
6.2Food
7.4Boarding
7.0Comfort
6.1Entertainment
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 delays were never ending and we were never properly informed as to why. 1st and 2nd delay were handled well, but by the time we received our 7th delay, and then subsequently asked to willingly get bumped, it turned into one of the worst flying situations of my life. I didn’t get home until 2am which is roughly 5 hours later than originally planned.

Flight was 4 hours late. Landed at almost 1am instead of 9pm. No explanation given. The new seat configuration is the absolute worst. Uncomfortable seats, unreasonably warm. In flight "entertainment" is just wifi. We're expected to use our own streaming services. Terrible, terrible flight.

They lost my bag. Hopefully it will be here tomorrow.

Very short flight. No food or entertainment required. Nice crew. Flight left late.

Took 3 hours to check in and drop off our suitcases. Half of the passengers were still in line by boarding time. The computer systems and staff were very slow. Staff were also disorganized and kept allowing later flights to skip lines. Suitcases were piling on that several other passengers didn't get their suitcases. Then, we were sitting in the plane for 2 hours and were told that the flight was overbooked. We missed our connecting flight and had to fly the following day but with a stop over. Good thing ONE WestJet customer rep was pleasant and actually knew how to do her job when we wanted to rebook to a direct flight. Thank you to Kim at Toronto airport. Terrible experience at PUJ. Won't go back to Dominican Republic.

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.

Got home 30 min earlier than anticipated. A welcome result when you're tired from a long day of travel. Customs and bags were quick and we were home in no time.

Not sure what happened, but for some reason we had to sit on the plane for an extra 10 minutes once we arrived in Abbotsford. Obviously, it was an engine issue.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

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.

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