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C$ 169 Find cheap flights from Calgary to Nanaimo

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Cheap flight deals from Calgary to Nanaimo (YYC-YCD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Calgary to Nanaimo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:20 p.m. - 3:26 p.m.YYC-YCD
17h 06m1 stop
7:50 p.m. - 10:31 p.m.YCD-YYC
1h 41mdirect
C$ 256
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Sat, 8 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
11:20 p.m. - 3:26 p.m.YYC-YCD
17h 06m1 stop
7:50 p.m. - 10:29 p.m.YCD-YYC
1h 39mdirect
C$ 295
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Fri, 21 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
8:00 a.m. - 3:26 p.m.YYC-YCD
8h 26m1 stop
1:45 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YCD-YYC
4h 10m1 stop
C$ 301
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Fri, 21 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
4:00 p.m. - 6:28 p.m.YYC-YCD
3h 28m1 stop
7:00 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.YCD-YYC
4h 40m1 stop
C$ 369WestJet
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Fri, 5 Jul - Wed, 10 Jul
3:00 p.m. - 6:28 p.m.YYC-YCD
4h 28m1 stop
5:35 a.m. - 8:16 a.m.YCD-YYC
1h 41mdirect
C$ 377WestJet
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Fri, 5 Jul - Wed, 10 Jul
11:30 p.m. - 12:19 a.m.YYC-YCD
1h 49mdirect
11:50 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.YCD-YYC
1h 25mdirect
C$ 385WestJet
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Fri, 5 Jul - Wed, 10 Jul
7:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.YYC-YCD
7h 15m2 stops
7:00 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.YCD-YYC
4h 40m1 stop
C$ 399WestJet
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Fri, 5 Jul - Wed, 10 Jul
7:00 a.m. - 11:36 a.m.YYC-YCD
5h 36m1 stop
2:55 p.m. - 7:07 p.m.YCD-YYC
3h 12m1 stop
C$ 426Air Canada
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Thu, 18 Jul - Tue, 23 Jul
7:00 a.m. - 11:34 a.m.YYC-YCD
5h 34m1 stop
2:55 p.m. - 9:36 p.m.YCD-YYC
5h 41m1 stop
C$ 436Air Canada
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Fri, 7 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
3:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.YYC-YCD
7h 30m2 stops
6:00 a.m. - 2:56 p.m.YCD-YYC
7h 56m2 stops
C$ 513Air Canada
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Flights from Calgary to Nanaimo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Calgary to Nanaimo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo?

The average price of all flights from Calgary to Nanaimo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Calgary to Nanaimo, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Calgary, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Calgary to Nanaimo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Calgary to Nanaimo is January, where tickets cost C$ 275 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 554 and C$ 505 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Calgary to Nanaimo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Calgary to Nanaimo, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Calgary to Nanaimo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Nanaimo from Calgary were found on WestJet (C$ 218) and Air Canada (C$ 317), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on WestJet (C$ 369) and Air Canada (C$ 426).

Which airlines fly direct between Calgary and Nanaimo?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Calgary to Nanaimo.
There is just one airline that flies from Calgary to Nanaimo direct and that is WestJet. The best one-way deal found from WestJet for the route is C$ 262.

How many flights are there between Calgary and Nanaimo per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Calgary and land in Nanaimo, with an average flight time of 1h 44m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 17 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Calgary and Nanaimo?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo take?

Direct flights take on average 1h 34m to travel the 1,189 km between Calgary and Nanaimo.

What’s the earliest departure time from Calgary to Nanaimo?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Calgary at 10:30 am and will be landing in Nanaimo at 11:04 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Calgary to Nanaimo?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Calgary to Nanaimo jets off at 11:30 pm and lands at 12:19 am.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 169
Best time to beat the crowds (37% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Calgary to Nanaimo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Calgary to Nanaimo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Calgary to Nanaimo

  • What rules have the major airlines established for travelers flying with pets between Calgary and Nanaimo?

    Air Canada, WestJet, and Flair Airlines have pet-friendly policies in place for flights from Calgary to Nanaimo. These airlines allow passengers to check their dogs as luggage or carry them on board. Simply make sure that the combined weight of your animals and the pet carriers is less than the 11 kg weight limit if you decide to carry them in the cabin.

  • Which flight route option offers the cheapest flights between Calgary and Nanaimo?

    Direct flights cost more money than indirect flights when traveling from Calgary to Nanaimo. The many respected airlines that provide indirect flights along this route, including Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air, and WestJet, may be worth considering for budget-conscious passengers. These airlines make stops at Vancouver, Victoria, and Vancouver before landing at YCD Airport.

  • Which airlines have customer-friendly baggage restrictions for flights from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    WestJet, Air Canada, and Flair Airlines all have lenient baggage regulations on flights from Calgary to Nanaimo. The baggage allowance for these airlines is one carry-on bag and one additional personal item. Even though carrying additional checked bags may result in additional fees, these airlines usually charge less than other airlines.

  • How can I get from downtown to the Calgary International Airport as quickly as possible?

    If you opt for public transportation, Calgary Transit offers a bus service that links Downtown Calgary to the airport. The Route 300 BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) service ensures regular and convenient connections between the city center and the airport terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo was C$ 124 for a one-way ticket and C$ 188 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    Calgary and Nanaimo are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Calgary from Calgary and will be arriving at Nanaimo Arpt.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Calgary to Nanaimo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Calgary to Nanaimo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Calgary and Nanaimo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    There are direct flights from Calgary to Nanaimo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Calgary to Nanaimo, WestJet or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Calgary to Nanaimo are WestJet and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 458 and an overall rating of 7.5, WestJet is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 401 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Calgary to Nanaimo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nanaimo from Calgary is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nanaimo with an airline and back to Calgary with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nanaimo from Calgary up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Calgary to Nanaimo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 205 or less one-way and C$ 398 or less round-trip.
  • Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is the widely preferred destination airport for business travelers flying from Calgary to Nanaimo. This is due to the modern facilities and services offered at YCD Airport, which cater to the unique needs of corporate travelers. YCD features a diverse range of business amenities, such as cutting-edge meeting rooms, business centers, as well as lounges. These facilities enable business travelers to efficiently hold meetings, work, or engage in business activities in a comfortable environment upon their arrival at YCD.
  • Parents have a variety of airline options to think about when planning a family trip from Calgary to Nanaimo, including WestJet, Air Canada, and Pacific Coastal Airlines. On these airlines, a free in-flight Wi-Fi connection is provided for each seatback TV. Children will consequently have access to a variety of entertainment choices that will keep them entertained, such as music streaming, cartoons, or television series.
  • It is possible to upgrade to first class on Air Canada and WestJet flights from Calgary to Nanaimo. Upgrade requests are handled through a bidding system and can be made throughout the booking or check-in process. Customers may be able to get first-class seats for less than the average price thanks to this opportunity.
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) is widely used as the departure airport by flyers going to Nanaimo. This is because Calgary International Airport is easily accessible from various parts of the city and surrounding areas. It is well-connected to major transportation routes, including major highways and public transportation systems. This accessibility makes it convenient for both local residents and travelers from other regions.
  • In addition to visiting Nanaimo, passengers flying from Calgary to Nanaimo have the option to visit a variety of adjacent cities using buses, train systems, rental cars, and taxis. Visitors can go to other well-known cities like Ladysmith, Parksville, Chemainus, and Sechelt from YCD Airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Calgary to Nanaimo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt

Monday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Tuesday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Wednesday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Thursday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Friday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Saturday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Sunday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Nanaimo Arpt to Calgary

Monday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Tuesday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Wednesday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Thursday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Friday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Saturday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

Sunday

Delta,KLM,Qantas Airways, +2 more

Delta,KLM, +3 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Calgary to Nanaimo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Calgary to Nanaimo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Calgary to Nanaimo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
WestJetOverall score based on 2897 reviews
6.5Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.5Food
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Our trip was booked to be 2 hours after arriving in Calgary but it was changed until the next morning forcing us to stay overnight in Calgary with no compensation

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024YYC - YQQ
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Our trip was booked to be 2 hours after arriving in Calgary but it was changed until the next morning forcing us to stay overnight in Calgary with no compensation

Was the longest flight I have ever taken to Orlando. Not Westjet’s fault necessarily. There was a traffic issue in Orlando. We sat in the airplane for about 2 hrs before leaving Calgary on a 5 hour flight was just a little long to be stuck in the plane. Once we arrived in Orlando we were stuck in traffic on the ground for another 30min. I guess maybe the flight could be delayed so boarding would have been later so we wouldn’t have to have the discomfort of being on the plane so long.

I like WJ but I don’t like traveling anymore

Good flight. No I’m seat entertainment. But my phone worked just fine on the west jet app.

4 hour delay, lost our bags, staff was loud and it was an overnight flight

We were late boarding, but it all worked out. So, no problem.

It was good but not comfortable seat with the long legged persons.

No problems here. WestJet does a good job, even on their short haul flights

I didn't like anything, Westjet cancelled the flight the morning we were to leave.

Boarding was fine, but then we were delayed a while due to some baggage issues, then de-icing.

Terrible 3-4-3 seat configuration, I thankfully was able to choose a seat at the back where it narrowed to 2-4-2 for some relief though seats were still narrow. Staff did not manage the boarding lines at all either, was total chaos.

We were delayed by rain while we were on the tarmac. The crew came around and offered everyone water while we waiting 45 min in the plane.

Air Canada cancelled my prepaid/prebooked seat selection and changed my seats without any options.

Crew was terrific. In flight entertainment system is very slow and the touch screen can be not sensitive enough or too sensitive. It was such a pain to pause a movie in case when I unpaused it accidentally thought I presses stop. This happened 3 times. I gave up and went back to my phone for entertainment.

it was our first flight with Air Canada. The flight was very good. The arrived 10 minutes early. The crew was attentive and very professional. The seats were comfortable and the food was fine. There were a lot of movies and TV shows to choose from. The boading was OK, but it is more about the Montreal airport procedures, but not about Air Canada.

I couldn't rate food or entertainment as neither were a factor in my short flight. I was impressed with with respect of time and schedule. Also, this was an incredibly smooth flight from terminal to terminal. My only minor complaint was being woken up for refreshment service. This was the end of a very long day, and I was happy to miss a juice box and pretzels for a little rest.

It was overall above average experience. If there is only one thing i could complain about was the lack of wifi availability on my flight from Vancouver to San Francisco

I think all and all they are doing a good job. Flight crew worked hard and very helpful,polite and attentive

I think Air Canada is the only airline I've flown where they don't give you at least a free cookie.

My flight from Victoria was late taking off and then I was rebooked on a new flight from Vancouver to SFO without my knowledge the next day. I actually made it to the gate on time so I could have boarded my flight but Air Canada rebooked me instead. Completely unprofessional and unpleasant experience with no grace from the Air Canada staff. I will not fly Air Canada again

It’s bare bones but was on time so can’t complain.

Of all the countries I've flown to and airlines from around the world, I have never had such a dismissive an arrogant employee during boarding. After waiting in line for 20 minutes to board, I was sent to a second line for Passport verification. Natalie from Flair, repeatedly tried to scan my passport which didn't work for some reason but was too lazy to input my information manually. Bar code scanners aren't 100% reliable as we all know. She asked me my birthdate 3 times, made me wait to be the last person aboard and then smugly threatened me that my only bag could be charged for (same backpack I used as on my arrival as carry on). Natalie working in Ft. Lauderdale and the was the epitome of lobotomized tiktok brain with the charm of junk mail.

Food selection is very poor and sears are very uncomfortable.

Flight was 3 hrs late and another 2 hrs wait for baggage to arrive on carousel and a $7.00 food voucher that arrived as we were boarding our flight.

Seat rows so close together no one dares to put their seats back. Knees pressed against the seat in front, had to find a position putting my legs under the seat in front. But for 6 hours keeping that one position was ridiculous. All savings on the purchase price are taken back through charge backs for luggage $200 each way, Seat selection $44 per seat or you are seated by a computer randomly. Wife sat 5 rows away. Would avoid Flair in the future

The flight was safe (priority). Everything else is low-cost: too hard, delays, mediocre boarding, cost for carry-on and checked luggage.

Flair flight was 4 hours late due to not having a crew and the plane was filthy. Just water service Terrible experience flight 1513

Flair did not notify you when they changed gate number!

Can't be happy with a 5 hour delay. Only given $10 voucher for food and still EVERYTHING was an upcharge during the flight.

TThe first time I have ever flown with flare and both ways sucked

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Calgary to Nanaimo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/6Sat
1 stop
17h 06mYYC-YCD
C$ 169
28/7Sun
1 stopWestJet
3h 15mYYC-YCD
C$ 218
28/7Sun
2 stopsWestJet
7h 15mYYC-YCD
C$ 223
30/5Thu
1 stop
5h 26mYYC-YCD
C$ 225
8/6Sat
directWestJet
1h 34mYYC-YCD
C$ 242
8/6Sat
2 stops
16h 46mYYC-YCD
C$ 275
27/6Thu
2 stopsAir Canada
6h 01mYYC-YCD
C$ 317
27/6Thu
directWestJet
1h 34mYYC-YCD
C$ 359
28/7Sun
3 stops
11h 09mYYC-YCD
C$ 433
30/5Thu
2 stopsAir Canada
13h 44mYYC-YCD
C$ 464

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Calgary - Nanaimo Flights

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