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Cheap Flights to Nanaimo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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 to Nanaimo

Mon, 3 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
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12:35 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.YLW-YCD
2h 31m1 stop
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3:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.YCD-YLW
2h 20m1 stop
C$ 110WestJet
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Fri, 31 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
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12:35 p.m. - 3:08 p.m.YLW-YCD
2h 33m1 stop
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3:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.YCD-YLW
2h 20m1 stop
C$ 111WestJet
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
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10:35 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.YLW-YCD
4h 31m1 stop
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3:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.YCD-YLW
2h 20m1 stop
C$ 116WestJet
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Mon, 3 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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12:35 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.YLW-YCD
2h 31m1 stop
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3:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YCD-YLW
3h 15m1 stop
C$ 117WestJet
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
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12:35 p.m. - 3:08 p.m.YLW-YCD
2h 33m1 stop
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3:40 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.YCD-YLW
6h 10m2 stops
C$ 118WestJet
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Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
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12:35 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.YLW-YCD
2h 31m1 stop
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3:40 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.YCD-YLW
2h 20m1 stop
C$ 122WestJet
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Sat, 8 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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11:50 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.YLW-YCD
3h 16m1 stop
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3:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YCD-YLW
3h 15m1 stop
C$ 157Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
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6:10 a.m. - 8:29 a.m.YYC-YCD
3h 19m1 stop
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9:05 a.m. - 3:22 p.m.YCD-YYC
5h 17m1 stop
C$ 232Air Canada
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Sat, 25 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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5:40 p.m. - 10:04 p.m.YLW-YCD
4h 24m1 stop
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6:00 a.m. - 9:39 a.m.YCD-YLW
3h 39m1 stop
C$ 232Air Canada
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
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8:25 a.m. - 2:21 p.m.YYC-YCD
6h 56m2 stops
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3:00 p.m. - 7:04 p.m.YCD-YYC
3h 04m1 stop
C$ 235Air Canada
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WestJet

WestJet's Premium cabin offers 5-18 cm extra legroom and priority boarding on narrowbody aircraft.


WestJet's Extended Comfort seats offer 8.5-15 cm extra legroom and priority boarding.

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Air Canada

Air Canada's Preferred Economy offers up to 10 cm extra legroom for an additional fee.


Air Canada offers priority boarding for Business Class and elite status passengers.

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Pacific Coastal

Pacific Coastal Airlines allows two carry-on items with specific size and weight limits.


Pacific Coastal Airlines' Saab series offers more than 30 seats and an on-board washroom.

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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?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nanaimo was found on the route from Edmonton, at C$ 110 return. The most popular connection is from Calgary to Nanaimo and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 154 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Nanaimo?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Nanaimo from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Nanaimo costs C$ 264 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 27 and departed from Vancouver Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Vancouver to Nanaimo which costs C$ 110 on average, and Calgary to Nanaimo, which costs C$ 254 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nanaimo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Nanaimo is January, where tickets cost C$ 348 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 592 and C$ 570 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of C$ 381.

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$ 52 round-trip, from Calgary C$ 196 round-trip.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Nanaimo Plane Tickets

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flightC$ 65
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo

When to book flights to Nanaimo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Nanaimo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nanaimo was found on the route from Edmonton, at C$ 110 return. The most popular connection is from Calgary to Nanaimo and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 154 in the last 3 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$ 264. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 27 and departed from Vancouver Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Nanaimo?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nanaimo is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 449. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are C$ 507 on average.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nanaimo?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Nanaimo is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost C$ 306 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nanaimo is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 485.

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$ 49, from Calgary C$ 137, from Kelowna C$ 325
  • 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Nanaimo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Canada to Nanaimo. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Pacific CoastalOverall score based on 9 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.1Comfort
8.4Crew
7.3Food
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Service was superb, great gang Ya's have out of Prince George, BC.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2025YXS - YYJ
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Service was superb, great gang Ya's have out of Prince George, BC.

The experience was good just the upcharge of over a hundred dollars was not cool.

No internet, not even westjet connect makes for a boring flight

Good, a bit cramped in the seat as my neighbour was a bit large

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

From vancouver go calgary nd vice vetsa fligjt was delayed

It was good! Short flight and it was on time!

This flight was better than the first. Two of the flight attendants were wonderful at supporting m through nausea and vomiting through the flight. No tv, no food, very interesting. I’ve never paid for wifi (just the $3 chatting) until these 2 flights. This experience has changed my opinion on layovers. Idk if I’ll ever do one again

Flights were cancelled setting me in panic mode since my much needed weekend escape with friends was only a short one. No apologies given at the airport nor on the plane. Flight was rescheduled

Not the greatest experience everything was pretty mediocre. My seat was by the washroom in the aisle and was not located well as everyone past each other people were right in my seat and space.

Lots of overhead storage, good crew, good service, smooth landing.

My bag was sent to lost and found. It was taken out of the plane without asking passengers if the bag owner is in the plane. I had valuables in my bag. I am very disappointed at this behaviour

The flight was great. I like it when airline capitalism give you information. For someone with flight jitters it really helps. And this captain was very cheery and reassuring. I had trouble understanding the head flight attendant because she spoke very fast. But overall staff were very helpful and kind.

Flying with Air Canada is still better than the discount airlines like Flair. The seats are more comfortable and the on-board entertainment is better, with each seat having a built in screen and lots of content to watch. Onboard WIFI is also great to have, as well as plugs for charging. I think passengers in general are getting better at not bringing too much luggage onboard, and Air Canada is better at managing this without customers feeling like they are being taken advantage of with extra fees. I have travelled on different airlines and all seem to be loading faster, with fewer people bringing both a carry on and a personal item. Now I just bring one item and it fits under the seat so I don't need to worry about finding a place in the overhead bins. Overall, across the industry, asking customers to pay for carry on baggage is fair because it allows customers to only pay for what they need, and it helps to keep the planes on time. Kudos to Air Canada for its approach - the desired result is achieved without customers feeling that they are being surprised and caught with unexpected extra fees.

I’ve wasted 7 hours of my time because of the delayed. ;(

My outbound trip on Air Canada was cancelled due to the strike. I had to cancel my return flight after booking with other carriers.

Flight issues, landing in Van rough. Attendant on flight to Vancouver was excellent. Delays in Edmonton not your fault but was frustrating

I did the posting for 45 years. I just retired. I’m the only seat in the plane but didn’t have any phone. It has to be mine so imagine seeing 13 hours on the flat seat with a belt that didn’t close all the rest was OK.

Flight was not affected by the Air Canada strike. Complimentary beer and wine offered on flight.

Due to the strike by AC flight attendants, my flight was cancelled. Very disappointing! A refund is being processed. This was not a Kayak issue. I will be sure to come back to Kayak in the future.

Terrible, it’s a mess with the strike. Couldn’t do the Smithers flight because my flight to Vanvouver was cancelled and there is no customer service help to get refund or help

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