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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nanaimo (YCD) from $109

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. 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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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Nanaimo (YCD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

Round-trip from

$240

One-way from

$109
From San Francisco to Nanaimo Arpt
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 424% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo at least 14 days early can save you up to 40% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 14 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo for as little as $228 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $428 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

Flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $90.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo (SFO - YCD)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap WestJet flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by WestJet for the route between San Francisco and Nanaimo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced WestJet flights heading from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 7/97:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop27h 34mWestJet
Tue 7/235:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$240
Tue 7/97:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop27h 34mWestJet
Tue 7/235:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$242
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 26mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$284
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$289
Fri 8/27:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop16h 49mWestJet
Fri 8/95:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$300
Tue 7/93:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops8h 59mWestJet
Tue 7/235:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops32h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$304
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Sat 9/2111:50 amYCD - SFO
2 stops26h 43mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$308
Fri 8/23:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops8h 59mWestJet
Fri 8/99:45 amYCD - SFO
2 stops11h 35mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$332
Tue 9/173:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops9h 04mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$348

Cheap Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between San Francisco and Nanaimo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Air Canada flights we've found at this time heading from San Francisco to Nanaimo. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 5/257:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 44mAir Canada
Sat 6/112:15 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$286
Fri 5/107:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 44mAir Canada
Fri 5/179:05 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$318
Tue 10/88:41 amSFO - YCD
1 stop5h 29mAir Canada
Tue 10/1512:15 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop4h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$327
Fri 5/101:15 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops8h 44mAir Canada
Fri 5/172:50 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop5h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$860

Cheap San Francisco to Nanaimo flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Nanaimo specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Prices were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Nanaimo in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 5/133:20 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/157:00 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop19h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$284
Sat 5/257:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 44mAir Canada
Sat 6/112:15 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$286
Tue 5/1410:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/169:05 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$291
Fri 5/107:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 44mAir Canada
Fri 5/179:05 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$318
Thu 5/163:20 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/187:50 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop16h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$333
Wed 5/157:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 44mAir Canada
Fri 5/179:05 amYCD - SFO
1 stop9h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$342
Mon 5/133:20 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/157:50 pmYCD - SFO
2 stops18h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$363
Tue 5/1410:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1611:50 amYCD - SFO
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$414
Mon 5/133:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops19h 44mWestJet
Wed 5/157:50 pmYCD - SFO
2 stops18h 44mWestJet
Deal found 4/27$439

San Francisco to Nanaimo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Nanaimo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Francisco to Nanaimo in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 7/97:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop27h 34mWestJet
Tue 7/235:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$240
Tue 7/97:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop27h 34mWestJet
Tue 7/235:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$242
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 26mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$284
Sat 5/257:40 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop12h 44mAir Canada
Sat 6/112:15 pmYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$286
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Sat 9/215:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops8h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$289
Tue 5/1410:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/169:05 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$291
Fri 8/27:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop16h 49mWestJet
Fri 8/95:35 amYCD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$300
Tue 7/93:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops8h 59mWestJet
Tue 7/235:35 amYCD - SFO
2 stops32h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$304
Tue 9/1712:50 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop6h 34mWestJet
Sat 9/2111:50 amYCD - SFO
2 stops26h 43mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$308

One-way flights to Nanaimo from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo can choose from these deals. Those needing a return flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo can use the search form above.
Tue 6/410:15 amSFO - YCD
1 stop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$109
Mon 9/307:30 amSFO - YCD
1 stop27h 34mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$144
Mon 9/303:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops9h 04mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$213
Tue 6/43:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops27h 59mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$221
Mon 9/303:20 pmSFO - YCD
3 stops19h 44mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$275
Sat 6/83:20 pmSFO - YCD
1 stop21h 55mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$425
Sat 6/83:20 pmSFO - YCD
2 stops19h 44mWestJet
Deal found 4/26$446
Tue 6/47:30 amSFO - YCD
3 stops11h 00mWestJet
Deal found 4/25$467

Find flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

Fly from

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$240 - $472

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 7/9

1 stop27h 34m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 7/23

2 stops8h 58m

$240

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 7/9

1 stop27h 34m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 7/23

1 stop6h 25m

$242

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

1 stop6h 34m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/21

1 stop6h 26m

$284

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 5/25

1 stop12h 44m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 6/1

1 stop6h 25m

$286

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 9/17

1 stop6h 34m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 9/21

2 stops8h 58m

$289

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 8/2

1 stop16h 49m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/9

1 stop6h 25m

$300

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Fri 5/10

1 stop12h 44m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 5/17

1 stop6h 40m

$318

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Tue 10/8

1 stop5h 29m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 10/15

1 stop4h 29m

$327

San FranciscoNanaimo Arpt

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 5/25

1 stop24h 06m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 6/1

3 stops13h 18m

$472

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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Nanaimo. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Nanaimo flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Nanaimo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Nanaimo is currently $288 while a round-trip flight costs $306. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

YVR

Temperature

39.2 - 64.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanaimo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nanaimo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nanaimo. Reviews last updated April 27, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from San Francisco to Nanaimo to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,979 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was our first time flying with westjet. We were pleased with checking in crew amd the smooth processing of the whole flight.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,979 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,979 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was our first time flying with westjet. We were pleased with checking in crew amd the smooth processing of the whole flight.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,868 reviews
WestJet
7.5
Good
2,979 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was our first time flying with westjet. We were pleased with checking in crew amd the smooth processing of the whole flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on WestJet for just $240, but on average you can expect to pay $408.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo round-trip?

    According to our current data, WestJet ($240), and Air Canada ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Nanaimo.

  • What does SFO to YCD mean?

    SFO and YCD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to YCD refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Nanaimo Arpt Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Nanaimo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Nanaimo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Nanaimo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Nanaimo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Nanaimo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Nanaimo flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Nanaimo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/27.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Nanaimo

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Air CanadaCheapest$129Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapest$309Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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