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How to get fromCalifornia to Vancouver Islandby plane

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Vancouver Island by plane

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SMF - YCD
    7h 24m
    $93–505

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane SFO - YCD
    7h 1m
    $101–459

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Victoria International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane SFO - YYJ
    6h 45m
    $236–819

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Comox Valley Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane SFO - YQQ
    7h 5m
    $96–449

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Vancouver Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,184.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between California, USA and Vancouver Island, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 4 times a day.

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