Cheap Flights from LAX to YCD: When to Fly from Los Angeles to Nanaimo

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAX to YCD are

• January 8th to March 18th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 12th)
• April 16th to April 29th
• August 6th to August 26th
• September 10th to December 9th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LAX to YCD is late October. Prices can be as high as $674 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $361 for Tuesday flights around late October.

 

When to Fly to Nanaimo

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Nanaimo (YCD) will usually cost between $385 to $568 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October with an average ticket price of $408. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $570. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $162 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $457 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to YCD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAX to YCD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LAX to YCD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.26, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $80 (16%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $413. Return trip prices are from the YCD to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX to YCD can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 56 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LAX to YCD while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking LAX to YCD

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LAX to YCD — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LAX to YCD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Alaska, Delta, United, WestJet, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Nanaimo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1081 miles or 1740 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LAX to YCD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to YCD flight is about 2 hour 56 minutes.

How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Nanaimo?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 40 available flights from LAX to YCD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.