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C$ 274 Find Cheap Flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa – Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 510
Typical prices: C$ 365-C$ 613
WestJet
Wed 30/9Tue 13/10
YCD - YOW • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 274
Typical prices: C$ 195-C$ 223
WestJet
Wed 2/9
YCD - YOW • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Nanaimo and Ottawa. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 554 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 01m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 44% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa (YCD-YOW)

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

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
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3:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
10h 50m
2 stops
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6:15 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
YOW
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YCD
9h 15m
2 stops
C$ 510WestJet
Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
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3:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
YCD
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YOW
10h 50m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
6:15 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
YOW
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YCD
9h 15m
2 stops
C$ 513WestJet
Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
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3:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
YCD
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YOW
10h 50m
2 stops
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1:20 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
YOW
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YCD
9h 25m
1 stop
C$ 520WestJet
Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
WestJet Logo
3:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
YCD
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YOW
10h 50m
2 stops
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8:15 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
YOW
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YCD
7h 15m
1 stop
C$ 523WestJet
Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
WestJet Logo
3:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
10h 50m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
6:15 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
YOW
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YCD
9h 15m
2 stops
C$ 533WestJet
Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
WestJet Logo
5:45 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
YCD
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YOW
6h 35m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
1:20 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
YOW
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YCD
9h 25m
1 stop
C$ 538WestJet
Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
WestJet Logo
3:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
10h 50m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
1:20 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
YOW
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YCD
9h 25m
1 stop
C$ 541WestJet
Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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3:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
10h 50m
2 stops
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4:15 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
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YCD
25h 55m
2 stops
C$ 550WestJet
Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
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5:45 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
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YOW
6h 35m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
1:20 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
YOW
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YCD
9h 25m
1 stop
C$ 557WestJet
Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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5:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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YOW
8h 30m
1 stop
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7:20 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
YOW
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YCD
10h 50m
2 stops
C$ 568WestJet
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nanaimo to Ottawa flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa, 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 Nanaimo to Ottawa is October, where tickets cost C$ 389 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,058 and C$ 1,033 respectively.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flightC$ 274
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 45% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa was C$ 274 for a one-way ticket and C$ 510 for a round-trip.

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

    On your way to Ottawa, you’ll fly out from Nanaimo Arpt. You’ll be landing at Ottawa.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa are WestJet and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 545 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$ 668 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Nanaimo to Ottawa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa from Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo to Ottawa?

    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 Ottawa with an airline and back to Nanaimo with another airline.

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

    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 Ottawa from Nanaimo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Nanaimo to Ottawa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nanaimo to Ottawa. 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.
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WestJetOverall score based on 3402 reviews
6.1Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.4Boarding
6.2Food
7.0Comfort
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I didn’t have any food but my Prosecco hit the spot. We left on time and the crew was friendly.

10.0 ExcellentKimberley, Apr 2026
YYC - YOW
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I didn’t have any food but my Prosecco hit the spot. We left on time and the crew was friendly.

I wasn’t able to book or pay for a seat and they forgot to check me in for my third flight so I spent 24 hours in Toronto waiting for another one.

I like the wider seats, Plus lots of legroom, Lacking entertainment, no tv or screen to play with

My flight was delayed three times then eventually cancelled the next flight was the following day scheduled for 1030 it was delayed I had to cancel reservations I had to put people up in hotels on the other end as they came out of town to pick me up all at my expense because WestJet couldn’t get it together I’m very disappointed in WestJet’s performance and how they handled the situation Get your customers to where they need to be in a timely fashion, even if that means putting them on your competitors jets Customer service should be number one I will think twice now with booking with WestJet

It was good, flight was on time, boarding was smooth and done in zones, food was good too but there was no form of entertainment. Luggage’s were intact. So an overall good flight

West jet once again canceled the flight delaying my travel this is inexcusable they are not capable of running an airline

Was very busy with people crowding around as we were waiting for all wheelchairs but once out of the immediate area we were able to load onto a vehicle for our next gate

It was okay overall, but it was a 4 hours flight and the only thing we got was snacks, I really expected breakfast.

My wife and I both use canes. Although I had checked in 24 hours before the flight and noted we would be checking two roll-on bags, the machines at the check in area did not produce luggage tags, and staff were unwilling to help unless we joined the long queue, a very difficult challenge. We opted to take the bags on board and, of course, were relieved of the jells and scissors in the bags at security. On board crew were then unhelpful in hoisting the bags into the overhead bins.

When there were a lot of empty seats in the plane it was nice that they allowed passengers to take another seat other than their own so that they can have more room.

I liked the fact that we arrived on time. What I did not like, I paid for a seat. Unfortunately a very large women sat beside me (required a belt extension). Her body spilled to my side. Not her fault but I had to lean to the left because her body was literally on my side of the seat. This caused a back ache. I was unable to sit straight the entire flight. There should be some form allowance (wider seat) for morbidly obese passengers. These seats are not designed for extremely obese people. I feel compassionate towards these obese passengers but I got off the plane with a substantial lower back ache. I myself have a degenerative disk disease and this did not help me

Very tight seats - no legroom at all, very tight to the person in front of you. If you have basic fare, you are loading zone 6 regardless of where you are sitting in the plane - meaning even as a middle aisle person at the front of the plane, I had to get people to get up and let me in as they had boarded earlier. Having to pay for a carry on is criminal. I am a frequent flyer, and air Canada has now joined the list of other terrible North American Airlines.

Delayed by 5+ hours and they give a voucher for only $20 CAD which isn’t even redeemable at any place with edible food. Then took almost an hour to clean craft after it landed. And nonsensical boarding delayed even further. We didn’t leave until 1:30am….

I travelled in Business class for the first time and wish I could do that again.

the seats aren't the most comfy -- too little padding and I could feel whatever the passenger behind me was doing. Otherwise, it's all good.

Service is pretty good. Sandwiches have to be purchased but I’ve bought my own food. Seat was comfortable and various movies to chose from.

One leg of the flight arrived late which necessitated a rebooking on the next leg. Although there were no major weather events in play, best choice offered was a 7 hour wait in the Vancouver airport for a 4 hour totally packed red eye flight to Ottawa. No opportunities to return earlier via other major hubs like Toronto or Montreal. Felt very much like national routes were no longer well supported. Adding insult to injury, entertainment system for my seat was out of order. Thought I might use wi-fi, but discovered it would cost $10 per hour! Paid a lot for the flight as it was over the holiday period. Probably won't be doing that again.

Ad a customer it feels like I'm being constantly lied to and taken advantage of, this company truly doesn't care about service. They system is designed to maximize profit by add-ons n charges for everything, and the end result is a feeling where everyone you interact with is asking you to spare some extra money. I don't believe Air Canada is a an anti-consumer, monopolistic corporate entity. It's frustrating to not be given options to choose other competition. Especially with international flights, Air Canada should not be part of Star Alliance. I should be given the option to know what company I'm booking with before sending my payment, so that I can avoid Canadian businesses that I don't support.

We mist are connection do to a mist count we left 1 hour late so we had to rebook a flight and because of the mist count all are activity we’re all mist

Zero leg room, zero body room. I was placed in a CIA stress position for five hours and torture is against the Geneva convention.

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