Traveling from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
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How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
$131 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Nanaimo Airport to San Francisco International Airport. A return flight starts from $278. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from YCD to SFO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
Located around 11 miles from the center of Nanaimo, Nanaimo Airport can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 19 minutes.
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Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Nanaimo Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the center of San Francisco takes about 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 miles away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 47 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Nanaimo Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 54ºF and 72ºF. Book your flights from Nanaimo Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 43ºF and 61ºF. Search for cheap tickets from YCD to SFO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Francisco
Once you've locked in your flights from YCD to SFO, you'll want to find a place to stay in San Francisco. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are attractions you won't want to skip in San Francisco.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to San Francisco International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in San Francisco.
