How long does it take to fly to Nanaimo?

Flight times from California to Nanaimo vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Vancouver Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 2h 21m on average. Another popular route from California to Nanaimo is flying from Los Angeles to Vancouver Intl Airport, which will take roughly 2h 54m. 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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4:07 p.m. - 3:08 p.m.

LAX

YCD

23h 01m2 stops

11:55 a.m. - 10:03 p.m.

YCD

LAX

10h 08m1 stop

C$ 315Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

11:50 a.m. - 3:08 p.m.

LAX

YCD

27h 18m1 stop

5:15 a.m. - 10:03 p.m.

YCD

LAX

16h 48m1 stop

C$ 350WestJet

Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

4:25 p.m. - 9:36 p.m.

SFO

YCD

5h 11m1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

YCD

SFO

6h 20m1 stop

C$ 442Air Canada

Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar

4:25 p.m. - 9:36 p.m.

SFO

YCD

5h 11m1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

YCD

SFO

6h 20m1 stop

C$ 456Air Canada

Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar

2:10 p.m. - 9:34 p.m.

LAX

YCD

7h 24m1 stop

3:00 p.m. - 9:03 p.m.

YCD

LAX

6h 03m1 stop

C$ 456Air Canada

Wed, 22 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

6:10 p.m. - 9:26 a.m.

LAX

YCD

15h 16m1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 11:48 a.m.

YCD

LAX

5h 48m1 stop

C$ 461Air Canada

Fri, 16 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

11:50 a.m. - 12:32 a.m.

LAX

YCD

12h 42m2 stops

11:55 a.m. - 6:32 p.m.

YCD

LAX

30h 37m2 stops

C$ 463WestJet

Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

2:10 p.m. - 9:34 p.m.

LAX

YCD

7h 24m1 stop

3:00 p.m. - 9:03 p.m.

YCD

LAX

6h 03m1 stop

C$ 471Air Canada

Wed, 22 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

7:30 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.

SFO

YCD

6h 51m1 stop

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

YCD

SFO

6h 49m1 stop

C$ 545United Airlines

Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

7:30 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.

SFO

YCD

6h 51m1 stop

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

YCD

SFO

6h 49m1 stop

C$ 560United Airlines

Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

United Airlines flights from California to Nanaimo

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United Airlines

17 Jan

SFO7:30 a.m.San Francisco

6h 51m

1 stop

YCD2:21 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

20 Jan

YCD3:00 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

6h 49m

1 stop

SFO9:49 p.m.San Francisco

C$ 545

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United Airlines

17 Jan

SFO7:30 a.m.San Francisco

6h 51m

1 stop

YCD2:21 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

20 Jan

YCD3:00 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

6h 49m

1 stop

SFO9:49 p.m.San Francisco

C$ 560

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United Airlines

1 Mar

SFO10:37 p.m.San Francisco

15h 44m

2 stops

YCD2:21 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

4 Mar

YCD3:00 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

6h 44m

1 stop

SFO9:44 p.m.San Francisco

C$ 615

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Air Canada flights from California to Nanaimo

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Air Canada

1 Mar

SFO4:25 p.m.San Francisco

5h 11m

1 stop

YCD9:36 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

4 Mar

YCD6:00 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

6h 20m

1 stop

SFO12:20 p.m.San Francisco

C$ 442

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Air Canada

1 Mar

SFO4:25 p.m.San Francisco

5h 11m

1 stop

YCD9:36 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

4 Mar

YCD6:00 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

6h 20m

1 stop

SFO12:20 p.m.San Francisco

C$ 456

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Air Canada

16 Jan

LAX6:10 p.m.Los Angeles

15h 16m

1 stop

YCD9:26 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

20 Jan

YCD6:00 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

5h 48m

1 stop

LAX11:48 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 461

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Depart

Return

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Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

4:07 p.m.-3:08 p.m.

2 stops23h 01m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 28/1

11:55 a.m.-10:03 p.m.

1 stop10h 08m

C$ 315

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

11:50 a.m.-3:08 p.m.

1 stop27h 18m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 28/1

5:15 a.m.-10:03 p.m.

1 stop16h 48m

C$ 350

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

4:25 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop5h 11m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 4/3

6:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 442

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

4:25 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop5h 11m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 4/3

6:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 456

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

2:10 p.m.-9:34 p.m.

1 stop7h 24m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 26/4

3:00 p.m.-9:03 p.m.

1 stop6h 03m

C$ 456

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

6:10 p.m.-9:26 a.m.

1 stop15h 16m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 20/1

6:00 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop5h 48m

C$ 461

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Thu 15/1

11:50 a.m.-12:32 a.m.

2 stops12h 42m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 28/1

11:55 a.m.-6:32 p.m.

2 stops30h 37m

C$ 463

Los AngelesNanaimo

LAX - YCD

LAXYCD

Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

2:10 p.m.-9:34 p.m.

1 stop7h 24m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 26/4

3:00 p.m.-9:03 p.m.

1 stop6h 03m

C$ 471

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

7:30 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop6h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 20/1

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

1 stop6h 49m

C$ 545

San FranciscoNanaimo

SFO - YCD

SFOYCD

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

7:30 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

1 stop6h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 20/1

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

1 stop6h 49m

C$ 560

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

Air Canada and WestJet 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 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nanaimo. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Nanaimo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time	6h 17m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from California to Nanaimo takes 6h 17m

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