How long does it take to fly to Nanaimo?

Flight times from California to Nanaimo vary, but if you’re flying out of Sacramento and flying into Vancouver Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 2h 04m on average. Another popular route from California to Nanaimo is flying from San Francisco to Vancouver Intl Airport, which will take roughly 2h 21m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Nanaimo Arpt Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nanaimo Arpt Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Nanaimo Arpt Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nanaimo Arpt Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:05 p.m. - 12:24 a.m.SFO-YCD

6h 19m1 stop

5:35 a.m. - 11:54 a.m.YCD-SFO

6h 19m1 stop

C$ 361WestJet

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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

7:40 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.SFO-YCD

12h 50m1 stop

9:05 a.m. - 3:33 p.m.YCD-SFO

6h 28m1 stop

C$ 387Air Canada

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Sun, 24 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug

2:45 p.m. - 12:24 a.m.SFO-YCD

9h 39m2 stops

5:35 a.m. - 11:54 a.m.YCD-SFO

6h 19m1 stop

C$ 407WestJet

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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

2:45 p.m. - 12:24 a.m.SFO-YCD

9h 39m2 stops

5:35 a.m. - 1:57 p.m.YCD-SFO

8h 22m2 stops

C$ 430WestJet

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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

2:45 p.m. - 12:29 a.m.SFO-YCD

9h 44m2 stops

5:35 a.m. - 11:56 a.m.YCD-SFO

6h 21m1 stop

C$ 489WestJet

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Sun, 24 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug

2:45 p.m. - 12:29 a.m.SFO-YCD

9h 44m2 stops

5:35 a.m. - 1:59 p.m.YCD-SFO

8h 24m2 stops

C$ 496WestJet

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Sun, 24 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug

2:45 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.SFO-YCD

24h 25m1 stop

3:40 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.YCD-SFO

22h 19m1 stop

C$ 542WestJet

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Sun, 17 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug

11:40 a.m. - 12:24 a.m.SJC-YCD

12h 44m2 stops

3:40 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.YCD-SJC

19h 05m3 stops

C$ 567

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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

8:20 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.LAX-YCD

6h 01m1 stop

3:00 p.m. - 10:52 p.m.YCD-LAX

7h 52m2 stops

C$ 670United Airlines

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Sun, 26 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct

8:31 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.SFO-YCD

5h 50m1 stop

3:00 p.m. - 9:49 p.m.YCD-SFO

6h 49m1 stop

C$ 1,330United Airlines

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WestJet flights from California to Nanaimo

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WestJet

15 Sep

SFO6:05 p.m.San Francisco

6h 19m

1 stop

YCD12:24 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

22 Sep

YCD5:35 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

6h 19m

1 stop

SFO11:54 a.m.San Francisco

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15 Sep

SFO2:45 p.m.San Francisco

9h 39m

2 stops

YCD12:24 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

22 Sep

YCD5:35 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

6h 19m

1 stop

SFO11:54 a.m.San Francisco

C$ 407

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15 Sep

SFO2:45 p.m.San Francisco

9h 39m

2 stops

YCD12:24 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

22 Sep

YCD5:35 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

8h 22m

2 stops

SFO1:57 p.m.San Francisco

C$ 430

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Air Canada flights from California to Nanaimo

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Air Canada

24 Aug

SFO7:40 p.m.San Francisco

12h 50m

1 stop

YCD8:30 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

31 Aug

YCD9:05 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

6h 28m

1 stop

SFO3:33 p.m.San Francisco

C$ 387

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Air Canada

20 Aug

SFO7:10 a.m.San Francisco

6h 59m

1 stop

YCD2:09 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

24 Aug

YCD6:00 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

4h 33m

1 stop

SFO10:33 a.m.San Francisco

C$ 576

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29 Aug

LAX7:30 p.m.Los Angeles

15h 30m

1 stop

YCD11:00 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

2 Sep

YCD6:00 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

5h 18m

1 stop

LAX11:18 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 659

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San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

6:05 p.m.-12:24 a.m.

1 stop6h 19m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 22/9

5:35 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop6h 19m

C$ 361

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

7:40 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop12h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 31/8

9:05 a.m.-3:33 p.m.

1 stop6h 28m

C$ 387

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

2:45 p.m.-12:24 a.m.

2 stops9h 39m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 22/9

5:35 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop6h 19m

C$ 407

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

2:45 p.m.-12:24 a.m.

2 stops9h 39m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 22/9

5:35 a.m.-1:57 p.m.

2 stops8h 22m

C$ 430

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

2:45 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

2 stops9h 44m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 31/8

5:35 a.m.-11:56 a.m.

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 489

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

2:45 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

2 stops9h 44m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 31/8

5:35 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops8h 24m

C$ 496

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

2:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop24h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 24/8

3:40 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop22h 19m

C$ 542

San JoseNanaimo

SJC - YCD

SJCYCD

San Jose

Mon 15/9

11:40 a.m.-12:24 a.m.

2 stops12h 44m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 22/9

3:40 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

3 stops19h 05m

C$ 567

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Sun 26/10

8:20 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop6h 01m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 31/10

3:00 p.m.-10:52 p.m.

2 stops7h 52m

C$ 670

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 20/12

8:31 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 28/12

3:00 p.m.-9:49 p.m.

1 stop6h 49m

C$ 1,330

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Nanaimo Arpt?

WestJet and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Nanaimo Arpt

Which airlines fly to Nanaimo?

Flair Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nanaimo from California according to our data. Flair Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nanaimo. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Nanaimo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Best price found	C$ 106
Fastest flight time	4h 55m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Nanaimo	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Nanaimo from California in the past 72 hours is C$ 106. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Nanaimo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 361.

The fastest flight from California to Nanaimo takes 4h 55m

There are no direct flights from California to Nanaimo. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Jose Airport - Nanaimo Arpt Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Nanaimo Arpt Airport and San Francisco Airport - Nanaimo Arpt Airport.

There is 1 airport near Nanaimo: Nanaimo Arpt (YCD)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Nanaimo Arpt Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nanaimo Arpt Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Nanaimo Arpt Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nanaimo Arpt Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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