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Flights from Nanaimo to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Nanaimo to Los Angeles. The fastest way is one stop via Vancouver or Calgary, about 5h 23m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 23m
YCDLAXYYC

Nanaimo to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey5h 23mVia Vancouver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or Calgary

Best ways to fly from Nanaimo to Los Angeles

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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YCD Vancouver (YVR) LAX
Leg 1: Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet Encore, Central Mountain Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, American Airlines
Thu16:00 YCD16:21 YVR2h 09m connection18:30 YVR21:23 LAXWestJet Encore + Air Canada
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 23m
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YCD Calgary (YYC) LAX
Leg 1: WestJet, WestJet Encore · Leg 2: WestJet
Wed05:45 YCD08:16 YYC3h 29m connection11:45 YYC13:55 LAXWestJet Encore + WestJet
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 10m
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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 23mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneLos Angeles vs Nanaimo
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
YCD → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Nanaimo to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanaimo to Los Angeles?
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 Nanaimo to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,745 km.
Where do you change planes between Nanaimo and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR) and Calgary (YYC). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Nanaimo and Los Angeles?
Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).

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