Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo.

Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo pass through?

Most connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo pass through Vancouver Intl (YVR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 84% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 308 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 1,862, a difference of C$ 1,554. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 478 to C$ 1,967. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Nanaimo?

Nanaimo is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

Air Canada (C$ 478) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

Flights via Vancouver Intl (YVR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,155. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Vancouver Intl (YVR) had the shortest average connection time for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo layovers at 274 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

3:40 p.m. - 8:36 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

18h 56m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

6:25 a.m. - 2:37 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 12m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 478Air Canada

Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

5:35 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

19h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

7:25 a.m. - 1:37 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 12m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 485Air Canada

Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

11:05 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

25h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

7:25 a.m. - 1:37 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 12m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 488Air Canada

Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

3:45 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

21h 15m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

7:25 a.m. - 1:37 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 12m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 514Air Canada

Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

8:49 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

7h 26m1 stop Vancouver Intl

7:25 a.m. - 1:37 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 12m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 521Air Canada

Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

5:35 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

19h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

3:30 p.m. - 10:07 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 37m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 524Air Canada

Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

11:05 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

25h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

3:30 p.m. - 10:07 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 37m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 525Air Canada

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

7:45 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

14h 10m1 stop Vancouver Intl

7:25 a.m. - 1:37 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 12m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 526Air Canada

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

6:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

10h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl

7:25 a.m. - 1:37 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 12m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 535Air Canada

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

7:45 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

14h 10m1 stop Vancouver Intl

7:25 a.m. - 5:38 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 13m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

C$ 547Air Canada

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo start at C$ 478. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 593 to C$ 1,863. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 478 on Air Canada.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?
Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo.
Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo pass through?
Most connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo pass through Vancouver Intl (YVR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 84% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 308 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 1,862, a difference of C$ 1,554. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 478 to C$ 1,967. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 308 – about C$ 1,554 less than Thursday (83% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nanaimo trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 308 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 1,554 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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