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Cheap Flights to Nanaimo

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

Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
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7:00 am - 2:24 pmLAX-YCD
7h 24m1 stop
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3:00 pm - 9:46 pmYCD-LAX
6h 46m1 stop
$241WestJet
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Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 23
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2:45 pm - 12:29 amSFO-YCD
9h 44m2 stops
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5:35 am - 11:54 amYCD-SFO
6h 19m1 stop
$258WestJet
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
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10:15 am - 3:10 pmSFO-YCD
4h 55m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 11:44 pmYCD-SFO
8h 04m2 stops
Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
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10:15 am - 3:10 pmSFO-YCD
4h 55m1 stop
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10:26 am - 9:24 pmYCD-SFO
10h 58m1 stop
Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 19
Air Canada Logo
11:35 am - 10:04 pmSFO-YCD
10h 29m1 stop
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9:05 am - 3:28 pmYCD-SFO
6h 23m1 stop
$275Air Canada
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Fri, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 15
Air Canada Logo
5:30 am - 8:29 amSEA-YCD
2h 59m1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:22 amYCD-SEA
3h 22m1 stop
$344Air Canada
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 2:04 pmLAX-YCD
21h 54m3 stops
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2:45 pm - 12:32 amYCD-LAX
9h 47m2 stops
$577United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:29 amSJC-YCD
17h 29m2 stops
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5:35 am - 10:39 pmYCD-SJC
17h 04m2 stops
$594Delta
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 20
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 12:29 amSJC-YCD
28h 04m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:39 pmYCD-SJC
17h 04m2 stops
$609Delta
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 2:04 pmSMF-YCD
31h 54m2 stops
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2:45 pm - 9:25 amYCD-SMF
18h 40m2 stops
$616United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight to Nanaimo

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Air Canada

Air Canada offers priority check-in for higher fare classes and elite status members.


Air Canada’s Preferred Economy seats offer up to four extra inches of legroom for an additional fee.

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WestJet

WestJet’s Premium cabin offers two free checked bags and priority boarding on narrowbody aircraft.


WestJet’s Extended Comfort seats provide three to six extra inches of legroom and priority boarding.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nanaimo

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How long is the flight to Nanaimo?

The duration of your flight to Nanaimo depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Nanaimo on KAYAK are from San Francisco, which takes 2h 10m, Los Angeles, which takes 2h 52m, New York, which takes 6h 00m, and Boston, which takes 6h 10m.

Good to know - Book Cheap Nanaimo Plane Tickets

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo

When to book flights to Nanaimo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Nanaimo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Nanaimo based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Nanaimo flights

  • How far is Nanaimo Arpt Airport from central Nanaimo?

    You’ll need to travel 8 miles to reach the Nanaimo city center from Nanaimo Arpt Airport.

  • What is the name of Nanaimo’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Nanaimo, called Nanaimo Arpt Airport (YCD). It can also be referred to as Nanaimo or Nanaimo Arpt.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Nanaimo?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nanaimo is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $371. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $597 on average.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Nanaimo is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $855 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nanaimo is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,107.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nanaimo

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Nanaimo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Nanaimo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Nanaimo. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 8916 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

8.0 ExcellentBill, Aug 2025IAH - LAX
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Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

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

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

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

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

Flight was actually on Air Canada. The flight itself was fine. Nothing special. Food was pretty pathetic except for cookies. They offered plenty of food and drinks but just wasn't very good. Even for airline food.

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

7 hour layover was a drag. Free internet on the long leg was great.

From vancouver go calgary nd vice vetsa fligjt was delayed

It was good! Short flight and it was on time!

Asked to cancel flight 6 days in advance of flight back to St. Louis, MO. Would not allow. No credit either.

Crew was nice especially by North American standards. Bad good. No entertainment screens. Terrible WiFi

This flight was better than the first. Two of the flight attendants were wonderful at supporting m through nausea and vomiting through the flight. No tv, no food, very interesting. I’ve never paid for wifi (just the $3 chatting) until these 2 flights. This experience has changed my opinion on layovers. Idk if I’ll ever do one again

Flights were cancelled setting me in panic mode since my much needed weekend escape with friends was only a short one. No apologies given at the airport nor on the plane. Flight was rescheduled

Not the greatest experience everything was pretty mediocre. My seat was by the washroom in the aisle and was not located well as everyone past each other people were right in my seat and space.

Lots of overhead storage, good crew, good service, smooth landing.

We didn’t make the flight due to Delta’s check in line moving too slow.

They could care less about you. Just under a 4 hour delay in Seattle, leading into a missed connection in Vancouver, which led to 2 more delays that added up to 3 more hours leaving us to have to sleep on the floor of the Toronto airport cause they don't help you find accomodations and they just book you on the next flight out. Took an additional 14 hours to get home. Always given the brush off to get rid of us. Worst airline ever

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

Aircraft had technical issues. After 3 hours of trying to resolve, flight was cancelled. Was booked on a flight leaving 12 hours after intended departure. Now on 4 flights instead of 2 and a day late to my destination.

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...!

All was good except for the seats, not very comfy.

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

It was delayed by almost 90 minutes and that messed up our plans but it was beyond UA’s control that is what we heard

PDX staff was great and we arrived on time in YVR.

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

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