C$ 157 Find Cheap Flights from Nanaimo to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Nanaimo

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopC$ 308
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopC$ 238
San Diego
San Diego2 stopsC$ 485
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stopC$ 275
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stopC$ 308
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopC$ 238
San Diego
San Diego2 stopsC$ 485
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stopC$ 275

Cheap Flights from Nanaimo to California

 
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

Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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5:15 a.m. - 12:12 p.m.YCD-SFO
6h 57m1 stop
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10:15 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.SFO-YCD
4h 51m1 stop
C$ 238Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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3:40 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.YCD-LAS
4h 35m1 stop
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1:10 p.m. - 12:32 a.m.LAS-YCD
11h 22m2 stops
C$ 251WestJet
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 p.m. - 12:12 p.m.YCD-SFO
20h 32m2 stops
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10:15 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.SFO-YCD
4h 51m1 stop
C$ 256Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
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11:55 a.m. - 6:11 p.m.YCD-LAS
6h 16m1 stop
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9:15 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.LAS-YCD
17h 51m1 stop
C$ 261WestJet
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
WestJet Logo
3:40 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.YCD-LAS
4h 35m1 stop
WestJet Logo
9:15 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.LAS-YCD
17h 51m1 stop
C$ 262WestJet
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Tue, 7 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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3:40 p.m. - 12:42 p.m.YCD-PSP
21h 02m1 stop
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6:00 p.m. - 12:32 a.m.PSP-YCD
6h 32m1 stop
C$ 275WestJet
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Tue, 7 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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7:57 p.m. - 12:42 p.m.YCD-PSP
16h 45m2 stops
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6:00 p.m. - 12:32 a.m.PSP-YCD
6h 32m1 stop
C$ 276WestJet
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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6:00 a.m. - 11:48 a.m.YCD-LAX
5h 48m1 stop
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6:10 p.m. - 9:26 a.m.LAX-YCD
15h 16m1 stop
C$ 329Air Canada
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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10:00 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.YCD-LAX
9h 15m2 stops
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11:02 a.m. - 9:36 p.m.LAX-YCD
10h 34m2 stops
C$ 388Air Canada
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Mon, 13 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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5:35 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.YCD-LAS
17h 55m2 stops
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11:30 a.m. - 7:27 p.m.LAS-YCD
7h 57m1 stop
C$ 624Delta
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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.

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

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 C$ 350 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 855 and C$ 833 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightC$ 157
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
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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 travellers 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 C$ 272 on average. Morning departures are around 35% 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 C$ 366.

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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Nanaimo to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nanaimo to California. 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 Nanaimo to California? 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 3093 reviews
6.1Entertainment
6.2Food
7.9Crew
7.1Comfort
7.4Boarding
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The experience was good just the upcharge of over a hundred dollars was not cool.

2.0 MediocreScott, Sep 2025YVR - YXS
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The experience was good just the upcharge of over a hundred dollars was not cool.

Good, a bit cramped in the seat as my neighbour was a bit large

There was a man who was very rude at boarding. On the other hand personal bag measuring box is too small compared to USA airlines,

The process and flight were both smooth and trouble free

Delays and missed connections were very hard the crew were wonderful but 1 1/2 hours late from Abbotsford to a 4 hour wait in Calgary was too much. I am 79 years old and I didn’t get to my destination until after 1 in the morning. They could have offered a seat in the lounge or a meal. I was very disappointed in the treatment

everything was fine expect massive delays - not the airline’s fault

The checked luggage still hasn't arrived yet. 42 h later. We saw it being unloaded in the stopover location. It was. 5 hour layover so it wasn't a rushed transfer. One positive aspect, it was close to being on time and the crew that came on the clean the plane was very efficient.

The staff at the airport and on the plane were wonderful I especially wanna acknowledge the staff who boarded us at the Calgary airport. The women who helped us board at the airport were incredible… they were so kind and sweet…I very happy with WestJet and I am hoping I can fly more often to Canada.

Seat back entertainment monitors would be nice. We did enjoy the In-Flight WiFi.

Our flight schedule was changed over six times, ultimately leaving us with a layover much shorter than we originally booked, which meant a panicked run through the airport. And the entertainment screen didn't function. As I've come to expect with Delta, a very mediocre and not customer-focused experience. This is on top of an outbound flight that was so delayed by mechanical issues, we had to spend the night at our layover city.

I liked the behaviour of the crew members.The flight was good.

My outbound trip on Air Canada was cancelled due to the strike. I had to cancel my return flight after booking with other carriers.

No food to provide, they forgot that, in some cases, people stay at the airport for hours without food. Now, to provide them with food, they have to ask them to pay, because some don't have money. That way, they can't eat.

Flight was cancelled last minute. Had to scramble and purchase a $2000 flight through a separate airlines. Stuck in Toronto two extra days. Missed my first two days on a new job. Had to rent a car for an additional two days. Scrambled to fins a place to live those extra two days. Spent a ton of extra money and lost a lot of money, as well as made a poor impression at work. Difficult difficult difficult

Terrible, return flight was cancelled a night before the flight was scheduled to depart and I was notified by an email and an automated message on their phone line. I’ll never book Air Canada again

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

Good flight, friendly crew and overall - good service on United Airlines.

Somebody either kayak or Air Canada booked my flight under my preferred name Betty instead of my legal name and I almost was denied boarding my flight

Ensure prepaid food arrangements are appropriately understood by flight crew of who purchased and who did not

Mixed experienced. Nice staff. Spacious 787 better than cramped Airbus, though my seat was broken. The bad: Way overpriced ticket and charged for food despite 6 hr flight.

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