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C$ 87 Find Cheap Flights from Calgary to Nanaimo

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to Nanaimo

Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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11:30 p.m. - 12:39 a.m.YYC-YCD
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5:15 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.YCD-YYC
1h 50mdirect
C$ 140WestJet
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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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10:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.YYC-YCD
2h 00mdirect
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5:15 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.YCD-YYC
1h 50mdirect
C$ 144WestJet
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Fri, 21 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov
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11:30 p.m. - 12:39 a.m.YYC-YCD
2h 09mdirect
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3:40 p.m. - 10:16 p.m.YCD-YYC
5h 36m1 stop
C$ 165WestJet
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Fri, 28 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
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8:05 a.m. - 3:08 p.m.YYC-YCD
8h 03m1 stop
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5:15 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.YCD-YYC
1h 50mdirect
C$ 172WestJet
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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10:20 a.m. - 11:08 a.m.YYC-YCD
1h 48mdirect
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5:15 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.YCD-YYC
1h 50mdirect
C$ 176WestJet
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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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10:20 a.m. - 11:08 a.m.YYC-YCD
1h 48mdirect
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11:55 a.m. - 2:26 p.m.YCD-YYC
1h 31mdirect
C$ 177WestJet
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Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
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7:00 a.m. - 3:08 p.m.YYC-YCD
9h 08m2 stops
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5:15 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.YCD-YYC
1h 50mdirect
C$ 180WestJet
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Sun, 16 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
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6:00 a.m. - 9:26 a.m.YYC-YCD
4h 26m1 stop
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10:00 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.YCD-YYC
2h 55m1 stop
C$ 247Air Canada
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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6:00 a.m. - 9:26 a.m.YYC-YCD
4h 26m1 stop
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6:00 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.YCD-YYC
12h 35m2 stops
C$ 284Air Canada
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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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10:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.YYC-YCD
2h 00mdirect
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3:50 p.m. - 10:03 p.m.YCD-YYC
5h 13m1 stop
C$ 309Multiple Airlines
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Cheapest • from C$ 140 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: C$ 279
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Typical prices: C$ 198-C$ 578
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Calgary to Nanaimo flights

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 round-trip flights from Calgary to Nanaimo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nanaimo on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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$ 179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 523 and C$ 419 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Calgary to Nanaimo?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 233 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Calgary to Nanaimo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flightC$ 87
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 55% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Calgary to Nanaimo

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.
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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$ 87 for a one-way ticket and C$ 140 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?

    WestJet, and Air Canada offer 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Calgary and Nanaimo.

  • 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$ 326 and an overall rating of 7.2, WestJet is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 398 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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.

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$ 107 or less one-way and C$ 166 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Calgary to Nanaimo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt.
Find which airlines fly direct from Calgary Airport to Nanaimo Arpt Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Nanaimo Arpt to Calgary

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Thursday

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Friday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
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WestJetOverall score based on 3148 reviews
6.2Food
7.9Crew
7.4Boarding
6.1Entertainment
7.1Comfort
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The ceiling leaked water on me. The toilets smelled very bad in the rear cabin

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Oct 2025YYC - BCN
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The ceiling leaked water on me. The toilets smelled very bad in the rear cabin

When I purchased the flights I included the luggage, the luggage was not added and got charged the full price anyway. Had to pay for the luggage at check in. Initial flight was delayed, we missed our 9am connection (flew with my wife), then the airline rebooks us to the next flights, putting my wife in at 1.40pm and me at 4pm, what a crazy wait time. We managed to fix it with customer service and they put me in the 1:40pm flight too, but they left my baggage behind in the 4pm flight. When arrived to my destination, of course no luggage. It was delivered to the address thankfully late at night. The experience sucked.

Very good experience. Great cabin crew. Much better than expected

Typical Canadian airline experience. Charger and tray were broken, food was poor quality, and yet you're still paying more than flights with equal to better service than elsewhere globally.

Not enough food option. And not enough advices or information about what we are gonna eat.

my carry-on bag was delayed and I did not receive it until the day of my return at the airport. This delay caused me significant inconvenience, as I did not have access to my personal belongings for the duration of my trip. I had expected to rely on my carry-on items, and being without them negatively impacted my travel experience.

Technology issues at the bag-check counter caused a delay, and we were unable to check out our bags, ultimately missing our flight. They offered no assistance other than telling us to book another flight out of Calgary. We arrived with plenty of time; if there hadn't been an issue with the kiosk and the length of the lines due to the technical issues, we could have made it home.

Worst check in and bag drop off experience. Staff were incredibly rude given that it’s the WestJet system that is faulty.

The staff at the airport and on the plane were wonderful I especially wanna acknowledge the staff who boarded us at the Calgary airport. The women who helped us board at the airport were incredible… they were so kind and sweet…I very happy with WestJet and I am hoping I can fly more often to Canada.

7 hour layover was a drag. Free internet on the long leg was great.

Was not sent a link to check in online. Tried to check in online using website. Site didn’t work. Called support line, was told it often didn’t work. Went to counter at airport to check bags and get boarding passes. Had to stand in a lineup. They were unable to tell me how much to pay. Had to take a paper to another counter, took a long time to be told what I owed. I fondly remember the days of checking in online, getting my boarding pass digitally, paying for my luggage on line, scanning my passport at the airport to get my luggage tags, and putting my luggage on the conveyor. Easy peasy. Air Canada has really taken a step back in time, and made what was an easy check in experience to one that seemed unduly long and frustrating.

Really out of Air Canada's control due to long delay because of mechanical issues. While doing their best, disappointed by their assumption that all passengers have smart phones. Should have communicated food voucher availability at gate area. Late arrival cost me an extra $51 because public transit was not available, Otherwise, feel Air Canada did their best dealing with their challenges. Will likely continue using them in the future.

They canceled my flight, I had to rent a car, drive 14 hours. They tell to go on line for a refund, but only offer $24 for a $210 flight and you can’t get hold of anybody by phone and no help from staff at the airport.

I wish to travel with Air Canada for my next trip

They were very attentive, polite, professional and great customer service skills.

Business class was not worth the extra charge. Overpriced for slightly larger seat. Nothing special. Small older plane.

Pros: The airplane was new and had in-flight entertainment (tablet behind seats) with new movies instead of watching on personal devices. Cons: the flight time was changed without informing us. When I booked the flight, the time was 13:30pm (also in the email confirmation). However, when I reached the airport, the time was conveniently changed to 14:55pm. When I asked at the counter, they said the flight always took off at this time. The booking was made by Air Canada, but the flight was operated by United.

The app was great, service was wonderful, everything was quick and easy

On the flight from Montreal to Calgary the flight attendant we had was excellent. Unfortunately I did not get her name but she made the flight very comfortable and enjoyable.

Like- beer/wine for free Dis-like- all other aspects- customer service was horrible the entire trip. No help from Air Canada after they changed flight 6+ hours later. Also they put us on standby for no reason. Then almost 2 hours to get our bags after we arrived back at airport

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