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YVR - YCD • Direct
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Nanaimo

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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2:35 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
0h 35mdirect
WestJet Logo
3:45 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YVR Vancouver Intl
0h 35mdirect
C$ 72WestJet
Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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2:35 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
0h 35mdirect
WestJet Logo
3:45 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YVR Vancouver Intl
0h 35mdirect
C$ 72WestJet
Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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2:35 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
0h 35mdirect
WestJet Logo
3:45 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YVR Vancouver Intl
0h 35mdirect
C$ 74WestJet
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:35 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
0h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YVR Vancouver Intl
0h 35mdirect
C$ 110Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Air Canada Logo
9:05 a.m. - 9:36 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
0h 31mdirect
Air Canada Logo
7:25 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YVR Vancouver Intl
0h 35mdirect
C$ 222Air Canada
Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YYC  Calgary-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
17h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYC Calgary
3h 25m1 stop Vancouver Intl
C$ 230Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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5:55 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.YLW  Kelowna-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
9h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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3:45 p.m. - 4:49 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YLW Kelowna
1h 04mdirect
C$ 237Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.YYC  Calgary-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
6h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl
Air Canada Logo
5:50 a.m. - 11:49 a.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYC Calgary
4h 59m1 stop Vancouver Intl
C$ 319Air Canada
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Pacific Coastal Logo
6:15 p.m. - 7:26 p.m.YLW  Kelowna-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
1h 11mdirect
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3:45 p.m. - 4:51 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YLW Kelowna
1h 06mdirect
C$ 328Pacific Coastal
Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
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6:15 p.m. - 7:26 p.m.YLW  Kelowna-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
1h 11mdirect
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7:45 a.m. - 8:51 a.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YLW Kelowna
1h 06mdirect
C$ 328Pacific Coastal
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nanaimo

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

What is the cheapest flight to Nanaimo?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nanaimo was found on the route from Vancouver, at C$ 72 round-trip. The most popular connection is from Calgary to Nanaimo, while KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 162 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Nanaimo?

A flight to Nanaimo costs C$ 308 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 47 and departed from Vancouver Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Calgary to Nanaimo which costs C$ 342 on average, and Toronto to Nanaimo, which costs C$ 526 on average.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nanaimo?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nanaimo is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 348. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are C$ 476 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nanaimo?

The cheapest month for flights to Nanaimo is November, where tickets cost C$ 321 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 659 and C$ 601 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of C$ 226.

What is a good deal for flights to Nanaimo?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Nanaimo, 25% of our users found tickets to Nanaimo for the following prices or less: From Vancouver Intl Airport C$ 67 round-trip, from Calgary C$ 271 round-trip, from Kelowna C$ 400 round-trip.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight to Nanaimo

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet and Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on Pacific Coastal

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

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FAQs - booking Nanaimo flights

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Nanaimo Airport?

    Nanaimo Airport does not have its own on-site hotel, but you will find that there are several lodging options just a short distance away. For example, the Kiwi Cove Lodge is less than a 7-minute drive from the airport and does not have its own shuttle service. There is also the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay, which is around a 10-minute drive away from the main terminal and has a free round-trip shuttle service for guests.

  • What options do I have for travelling from Nanaimo Airport to the city center?

    There are a few different transportation options for travelling from Nanaimo Airport to the city center. One of the quickest ways to reach your destination is to drive, which will typically take you between 15 and 20min depending on factors such as weather and traffic. You can also use public transportation, like local bus line 78, which will take you around 35min. A single bus ticket costs approximately C$ 2.50.

  • Can I rent a car directly from Nanaimo Airport?

    If you would like to have your own vehicle during your trip, you can rent one directly from Nanaimo Airport. There are several on-site rental companies, including Budget, Hertz, and National.

  • Does Nanaimo Airport have any amenities or facilities for travellers with limited mobility?

    Nanaimo Airport has wheelchairs that are available for travellers with limited mobility for free. The airport’s terminals are also accessible and include both elevators and ramps. Airport employees are always there to help travellers with anything they may need, including moving throughout their terminal, exiting their plane, and grabbing their luggage.

  • How convenient are late-night flights to Nanaimo?

    If your flight to Nanaimo is set to arrive at Nanaimo Airport (YCD) late at night, you don’t have to panic. The airport has a number of hotels located less than a 10-minute walk away. You can conveniently connect from the airport to these hotels, where you can spend the remaining part of the night. These hotels also avail free shuttles upon request to make the visitors’ movement from the airport more convenient.

  • What special services are available on flights from Nanaimo?

    Persons with reduced mobility can access wheelchair services at no cost from their airline’s staff upon landing at YCD. Similarly, those with vision impairment can get assisted movement from the aircraft all the way to the cab. To ensure seamless access to these services when your flight lands at YCD, you need to request them well in advance.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Nanaimo?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nanaimo was found on the route from Vancouver, at C$ 72 round-trip. The most popular connection is from Calgary to Nanaimo, while KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 162 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Nanaimo Arpt Airport from central Nanaimo?

    There are 14 km between Nanaimo downtown and Nanaimo Arpt Airport.

  • What is the name of Nanaimo’s airport?

    Nanaimo is served by Nanaimo Arpt Airport, also commonly referred to as Nanaimo or Nanaimo Arpt. The airport code is YCD.

  • How much is a flight to Nanaimo?

    On average, a flight to Nanaimo costs C$ 308. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 47 and departed from Vancouver Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Nanaimo.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nanaimo

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Nanaimo? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Nanaimo for the following prices or less: From Vancouver Intl C$ 64, from Calgary C$ 265, from Kelowna C$ 287
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nanaimo flight deals.
  • Considered to be the gateway to Vancouver, Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is a major regional airport in British Columbia that services thousands of domestic and direct flights throughout Canada annually. This transport hub can be conveniently found just 11 km southeast of the city center.
  • If you’re interested in direct flights to Nanaimo Airport, there are a few different airlines that you can travel with, including WestJet. Some airlines are more likely to require layovers when arriving at this airport, with Air Canada being one example.
  • Travellers who find themselves stressed after a long day of travelling can look for the massage chairs that are in the main terminal of Nanaimo Airport. These chairs are coin-operated and a great way to unwind after being cooped up in a plane for several hours.
  • There are a few different places where you can grab a bite to eat if you find that you are hungry once your flight has landed at Nanaimo Airport. The Connections Cafe is usually open from 6 am to 7 pm, and there are vending machines that sell pastries and beverages.
  • When travelling with children, keep in mind that Nanaimo Airport has a few amenities geared towards families, such as changing stations in each restroom. There is also a children’s play area that has a selection of games and play equipment, making it a great area for the little ones to burn off some steam.
  • When booking flights to Nanaimo, you have the option of choosing those that make one stop or those that are nonstop. Air Canada offers the highest number of direct flights to Nanaimo, with their arrival airport being Nanaimo Airport (YCD). You will get flights that make one stop if you book WestJet or Air Canada.
  • Flights to Nanaimo offer an opportunity to visit other nearby cities served by YCD. Apart from being the gateway to Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville, and Chemainus are some of the other nearby cities served by YCD. Car rentals provide the most convenient means of transport from the airport to these cities.
  • Travelling with your kids to Nanaimo is quite convenient, especially if you book WestJet. The airline offers a number of benefits to those travelling with kids below 14 years old. For instance, parents enjoy priority boarding, which allows them to get onto the plane before other travellers. Additionally, the airline also allows for the storage of strollers and car seats at no cost.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Nanaimo

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
8.5
Pacific CoastalOverall score based on 23 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.4Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
Airline reviews

More people for check in and boarding. I almost missed my flight because I showed up 50 mins before boarding not 60 mins. Pretty stressful.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
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More people for check in and boarding. I almost missed my flight because I showed up 50 mins before boarding not 60 mins. Pretty stressful.

It was really good. Excellent communication and care. I will definitely be flying Pacific Coastal again!

Service was superb, great gang Ya's have out of Prince George, BC.

Everything went well, smooth flight, arrived on time, no lost luggage!

Flight didn’t happen because both my connections were lost and Toronto wouldn’t let me board. I was checked in to all 3 flights at the check-in fest in Dublin.

The delays were never ending and we were never properly informed as to why. 1st and 2nd delay were handled well, but by the time we received our 7th delay, and then subsequently asked to willingly get bumped, it turned into one of the worst flying situations of my life. I didn’t get home until 2am which is roughly 5 hours later than originally planned.

Very short flight. No food or entertainment required. Nice crew. Flight left late.

Took 3 hours to check in and drop off our suitcases. Half of the passengers were still in line by boarding time. The computer systems and staff were very slow. Staff were also disorganized and kept allowing later flights to skip lines. Suitcases were piling on that several other passengers didn't get their suitcases. Then, we were sitting in the plane for 2 hours and were told that the flight was overbooked. We missed our connecting flight and had to fly the following day but with a stop over. Good thing ONE WestJet customer rep was pleasant and actually knew how to do her job when we wanted to rebook to a direct flight. Thank you to Kim at Toronto airport. Terrible experience at PUJ. Won't go back to Dominican Republic.

Not sure what happened, but for some reason we had to sit on the plane for an extra 10 minutes once we arrived in Abbotsford. Obviously, it was an engine issue.

8 hrs. Of waiting instead of couple of hours..the only good thing I'm still able to go to my destination...

Our biggest complaint was a major schedule change that was not communicated to us in any way. Luckily the time change went later not earlier so we did not miss the flight. Our email addresses and phone numbers were on file but we received no email no text message no nothing. Short flight so not much to say.

Over an hour late. Lousy flight attendant who was just going through the motions in every aspect of her job. The Dash 8 aircraft is super basic (no entertainment system, small seats, limited storage). Carry on luggage doesn’t fit in overhead bins.

I found the seating much more comfortable than in the larger plane.

Flight was "over subscribed" which is Air Canada speak for "we cancelled the earlier yyc-yvr flight so we now have more bums than seats".

Liked that it wasnt a full flight but we were asked to check carry on luggage as we were told the flight was full so i did, and that was not true. There was tons of empty overhead bins. No entertainment, and only one drinks and snack service when my ladt flight on aircanada in February, Montréal to Victoria had 2 drink service offers in the 5 and a half hour flight. Why only one this time? It felt very "budget" and cheap

We were delayed from 8am until 5pm. Was not given food vouchers,just left sitting in waiting area.

First time flier on Air Canada and absolutely loved it. Everything was so clean. Friendly staff. Easy boarding.

Planes arriving on time would be better. Apparently flights are delayed almost all the time, making your connection impossible then having to rebook on another flight at another time. There is no regard for customers who need to travel somewhere at a certain time. Connection flights are not held by the same airline, even though they know the plane can get there within 30 minutes or less. Airline staff is amazing, but the excuses Air Canada gives for delays is not truthful. Some messages will say mechanical problems and the next message for the same plane will say air traffic control issues. So what is true? They don't need to refund anyone if they use these two excuses. So if travel from B.C. to Montreal with delays like this is common, I will consider not flying there anymore. When we missed our connecting flight, the next flight had one seat (4.5 hours later) and the next flight was a red eye at 10:45. Big difference from our 12:15 initial flight.

The flight from Vancouver to Victoria is a fun little hop. The crew are friendly and helpful.

The food was awful. It had more than 2 hours delay. It was too expensive

The floor plan on the website indicated I was selecting a seat at the front of the cabin with ample leg room. In fact, I was in the row behind it. I should have wondered when the seat was free to upgrade, but it meant I traded an aisle seat three rows back for a middle seat, which was quite cramped. The Internet didn't work and the live TV didn't work until the last half hour of the trip. On a night of World Cup soccer games, not good.

O’Hare is a joke of a decrepit old airport. The amount of times I’ve circled that stupid place in an airplane is ridiculous. Wait in the air for a runway, wait on the tarmac for a gate…give up on O’Hare as a hub already. It can’t handle air traffic on a warm, clear, June day

Flight was delayed over an hour. Most likely not the airline’s fault. But it made catching the next flight rushed.

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