C$ 181 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 Angeles2 stopsC$ 274
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopC$ 406
San Diego
San Diego1 stopC$ 540
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stopsC$ 386
Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stopsC$ 274
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stopC$ 406
San Diego
San Diego1 stopC$ 540
Palm Springs
Palm Springs2 stopsC$ 386

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

Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
WestJet Logo
3:40 p.m. - 8:16 p.m.
YCD
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LAS
4h 36m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
9:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
LAS
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YCD
17h 50m
1 stop
C$ 242WestJet
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
WestJet Logo
3:40 p.m. - 9:33 p.m.
YCD
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LAS
29h 53m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
9:15 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
LAS
-
YCD
17h 50m
1 stop
C$ 265WestJet
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
WestJet Logo
3:40 p.m. - 4:58 p.m.
YCD
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LAX
25h 18m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
7:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
LAX
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YCD
32h 05m
2 stops
C$ 274WestJet
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
WestJet Logo
3:40 p.m. - 8:16 p.m.
YCD
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LAS
4h 36m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
7:05 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
LAS
-
YCD
20h 00m
2 stops
C$ 274WestJet
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
WestJet Logo
3:40 p.m. - 4:58 p.m.
YCD
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LAX
25h 18m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
11:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
LAX
-
YCD
27h 15m
1 stop
C$ 276WestJet
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:39 a.m.
YCD
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SFO
4h 39m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:30 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.
SFO
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YCD
6h 51m
1 stop
C$ 406Air Canada
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:39 a.m.
YCD
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SFO
4h 39m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:30 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.
SFO
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YCD
6h 51m
1 stop
C$ 417Air Canada
Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 p.m. - 8:49 a.m.
YCD
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SFO
41h 09m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
SFO
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YCD
4h 50m
1 stop
C$ 428Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
United Airlines Logo
3:00 p.m. - 9:17 a.m.
YCD
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SNA
18h 17m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:35 p.m. - 2:21 p.m.
SNA
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YCD
19h 46m
3 stops
C$ 562United Airlines
Mon, 9 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
United Airlines Logo
3:00 p.m. - 9:44 p.m.
YCD
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SFO
6h 44m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.
SFO
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YCD
6h 51m
1 stop
C$ 576United 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 August, when tickets cost C$ 356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 686 and C$ 682 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightC$ 181
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Nanaimo to Las Vegas

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.

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 3251 reviews
7.9Crew
6.1Entertainment
7.0Comfort
7.4Boarding
6.2Food
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
YQQ - YVR
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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.

I didn't think about not having the right app for wifi because my connecting flight was with Westjet and when I took off from Seattle I was thinking I would use my wifi, but realized I couldn't on my Westjet app and I did not have Delta's app downloaded.

Great flight, great landing, nice staff. Our seats were a little cramped.

No food, water, snacks.”beverages”. This was on Christmas Day. Upgrading cost $100, for what exactly?

Overall good experience. The wait for baggage at our destination was quite long, but other than that everything was good as expected

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

Loading was delayed multiple times, due to what seemed like boarding pass check system failures, or poor process. Additional delays due to plane congestion on the airport tarmac. All was made up by comfortable seating, good food and good in-flight entertainment.

Flight delayed missed connecting flight crew not very helpful very frustrating customer service

Our biggest complaint was a major schedule change that was not communicated to us in any way. Luckily the time change went later not earlier so we did not miss the flight. Our email addresses and phone numbers were on file but we received no email no text message no nothing. Short flight so not much to say.

The check in was quick but the counter person didn’t inform me that the flight was delayed. I was also not informed of the boarding gate. When the plane landed there was a mixup at the gate with the ramp crew which delayed the flight further. All in all the experience didn’t meet the standard I’ve come to expect from WestJet

They are very proactive and made our boarding easy and always notified us about any changes well in advance.

Flight was cancelled. Not enough agents to deal with the people in the line. We left and found our own way to Vancouver.

The staff was great and made the long trip easy peasy!

The free Wi-fi for Aeroplan members was a great touch. The time passed quickly. I found the seats seemed a little closer together than I remember. Not Air Canada's fault, but we were about 20 minutes late landing because the airport was too busy. We had to circle around for a while. The boarding and disembarking went very smoothly.

Great flight. Only complaint is it took over an hour for my luggage to get to the carousel on the return to LAX That was irritating

I knew I was going to fall asleep unsettlingly from exhaustion so I warned the guy next to me in advance. The attendant took to checking on me frequently and even insisted I take my snack because I said no while sleep hazed and then absolutely wanted it about 5 minutes later. He was So caring and kind to my situation!!

The flight was very smooth and good. Boarding was fast, but the staff was just decently friendly.

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.

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