Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Vancouver (YVR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 6h 20m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Nanaimo and San Francisco?

Calgary (YYC) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

Calgary (YYC) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 00m.

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

Air Canada and WestJet are the most popular carriers operating from Nanaimo Arpt to San Francisco

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Nanaimo to San Francisco?

Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 375.

Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

Air Canada, Flair Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Nanaimo according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.

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The number of operators available for flights from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to San Francisco Airport is 1 as of October 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to San Francisco Airport.

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The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco 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 San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 88 Cheap Flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco in 2026/27

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10:10 a.m. - 4:06 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

6h 56m1 stop Vancouver Intl

2:40 p.m. - 10:11 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

6h 31m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 395Air Canada

Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 2 Feb

10:10 a.m. - 1:51 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

4h 41m1 stop Vancouver Intl

8:24 a.m. - 10:11 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

12h 47m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl

C$ 591Air Canada

Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 2 Feb

3:50 p.m. - 1:22 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

46h 32m2 stops Vancouver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

5h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 631Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

5:45 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

11h 05m1 stop Calgary

4:40 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

7h 15m1 stop Calgary

C$ 648WestJet

Fri, 11 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

3:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

49h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary

4:40 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

21h 35m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl

C$ 713WestJet

Fri, 11 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

3:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

8h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl

6:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

7h 20m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 753United Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar

3:30 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

22h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:50 p.m. - 2:51 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

15h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Vancouver Intl

C$ 865United Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 2 Feb

3:30 p.m. - 10:59 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

8h 29m2 stops Vancouver Intl Los Angeles

6:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

7h 20m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 967United Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Sat, 6 Mar

10:55 a.m. - 8:33 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

10h 38m2 stops Kelowna Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

5h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 973Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

5:45 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco

11h 05m1 stop Calgary

4:40 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.SFO San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

7h 15m1 stop Calgary

C$ 1,012WestJet

Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 18 Dec

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Air Canada flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco

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Air Canada

1 Feb

YCD10:10 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

6h 56m

1 stop

SFO4:06 p.m.San Francisco

2 Feb

SFO2:40 p.m.San Francisco

6h 31m

1 stop

YCD10:11 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

C$ 395

Air Canada

1 Feb

YCD10:10 a.m.Nanaimo Arpt

4h 41m

1 stop

SFO1:51 p.m.San Francisco

2 Feb

SFO8:24 a.m.San Francisco

12h 47m

2 stops

YCD10:11 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

C$ 591

United Airlines flights from Nanaimo to San Francisco

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United Airlines

1 Mar

YCD3:30 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

8h 30m

1 stop

SFO11:00 p.m.San Francisco

6 Mar

SFO6:30 a.m.San Francisco

7h 20m

1 stop

YCD2:50 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

C$ 753

United Airlines

1 Feb

YCD3:30 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

22h 10m

2 stops

SFO12:40 p.m.San Francisco

2 Feb

SFO10:50 p.m.San Francisco

15h 01m

2 stops

YCD2:51 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

C$ 865

United Airlines

1 Mar

YCD3:30 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

8h 29m

2 stops

SFO10:59 p.m.San Francisco

6 Mar

SFO6:30 a.m.San Francisco

7h 20m

1 stop

YCD2:50 p.m.Nanaimo Arpt

C$ 967

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YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

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Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 1/2

10:10 a.m.-4:06 p.m.

1 stop6h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 2/2

2:40 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop6h 31m

C$ 395

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YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 1/2

10:10 a.m.-1:51 p.m.

1 stop4h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 2/2

8:24 a.m.-10:11 p.m.

2 stops12h 47m

C$ 591

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 11/12

3:50 p.m.-1:22 p.m.

2 stops46h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 4/1

9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

C$ 631

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 11/12

5:45 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop11h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 4/1

4:40 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 648

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 11/12

3:50 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops49h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/1

4:40 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

2 stops21h 35m

C$ 713

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 1/3

3:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 6/3

6:30 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

C$ 753

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 1/2

3:30 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops22h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/2

10:50 p.m.-2:51 p.m.

2 stops15h 01m

C$ 865

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 1/3

3:30 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

2 stops8h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 6/3

6:30 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

C$ 967

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 30/12

10:55 a.m.-8:33 p.m.

2 stops10h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 4/1

9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

C$ 973

NanaimoSan Francisco

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - SFO San Francisco

YCDSFO

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 11/12

5:45 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop11h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 18/12

4:40 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 1,012

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The cheapest day to depart from Nanaimo to San Francisco is on a Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 550. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Nanaimo because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 830.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Flying to San Francisco from Nanaimo in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 560 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Francisco is in the evening when prices are around C$ 845.

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Best price found	C$ 88
Fastest flight time	8h 30m
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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Nanaimo in the past 72 hours is C$ 88. The best round-trip flight deal from Nanaimo to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 395.

The fastest flight from Nanaimo to San Francisco takes 8h 30m

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How far is Nanaimo Arpt to San Francisco by plane?
A flight from Nanaimo Arpt to San Francisco will travel around 1271.2 km. 8h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to San Francisco Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to San Francisco Airport is 1 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco 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 San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Nanaimo to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Nanaimo to San Francisco is Air Canada, representing 100% of all bookings.

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