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Flights from Nanaimo to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Nanaimo to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Vancouver, about 8h 10m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 56m
YCDSANYYC

Nanaimo to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey5h 56mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Nanaimo to San Diego

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 Calgary (YYC) SAN
Leg 1: WestJet, WestJet Encore · Leg 2: WestJet
Thu05:45 YCD08:16 YYC3h 29m connection11:45 YYC13:55 SANWestJet Encore + WestJet
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 10m
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YCD Vancouver (YVR) SAN
Leg 1: Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet Encore, Central Mountain Air · Leg 2: Air Canada
Self-transfer likely ~5h 56m
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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
1,914 km1,189 miles
Journey time
5h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSan Diego vs Nanaimo
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
YCD → SAN, CLD

Flights from Nanaimo to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanaimo to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary and Vancouver. 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 San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,914 km.
Where do you change planes between Nanaimo and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC) and Vancouver (YVR). WestJet flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nanaimo and San Diego?
Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

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