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Flights from Los Angeles to Nanaimo

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Nanaimo. The fastest way is one stop via Vancouver or Calgary, about 5h 22m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 22m
LAXYCDYYC

Los Angeles to Nanaimo at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mVia Vancouver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or Calgary

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Nanaimo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LAX Vancouver (YVR) YCD
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, American Airlines · Leg 2: Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet Encore, Central Mountain Air
Tue09:45 LAX12:20 YVR2h 25m connection14:45 YVR15:07 YCDAmerican Airlines + WestJet Encore
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 22m
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LAX Calgary (YYC) YCD
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet, WestJet Encore
Tue13:30 LAX17:14 YYC2h 16m connection19:30 YYC20:13 YCDWestJet + WestJet Encore
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,745 km1,084 miles
Journey time
5h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNanaimo vs Los Angeles
Currency in Nanaimo
CAD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → YCD

Flights from Los Angeles to Nanaimo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Nanaimo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vancouver and Calgary. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Nanaimo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,745 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Nanaimo?
The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR) and Calgary (YYC). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Nanaimo?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD).

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