Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

Flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo.

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo pass through?

Connecting flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo most commonly pass through: • Calgary (YYC) – 50% of one-stop connections • Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 50% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 615 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,036, a difference of C$ 421. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo take?

There are currently no direct flights available from Ottawa to Nanaimo. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 18m and 7h 33m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Have flight prices from Ottawa 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$ 504 to C$ 3,632. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to Nanaimo looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to Nanaimo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 527, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 18m, compared with 7h 33m via Calgary (YYC).

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Nanaimo?

Nanaimo is 3 hours behind Ottawa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Nanaimo flight?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo range from C$ 580 to C$ 805, with an average of C$ 677 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 580 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo typically range from C$ 580 to C$ 805. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 504, on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo. It's 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 53% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo at C$ 469 round-trip. •December (C$ 1,141) and August (C$ 960) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 143% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

Air Canada (C$ 504) and WestJet (C$ 567) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Nanaimo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

Calgary (YYC) and Vancouver Intl (YVR) are the most popular layovers for the Ottawa to Nanaimo route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via YYC or YVR.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

Flights via Vancouver Intl (YVR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 779. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Vancouver Intl (YVR) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to Nanaimo layovers at 4h 23m over the past three months.

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Tue, 2 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar

5:40 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

6h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl

9:20 a.m. - 11:12 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

10h 52m2 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary

C$ 504Air Canada

3+ days ago

Tue, 2 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar

5:40 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

6h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl

2:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

7h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 504Air Canada

3+ days ago

Tue, 2 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar

2:00 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

10h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

9:20 a.m. - 11:12 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

10h 52m2 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary

C$ 515Air Canada

3+ days ago

Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

4:15 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

10h 40m1 stop Calgary

10:45 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

10h 55m2 stops Calgary Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 567WestJet

2 days ago

Tue, 2 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar

5:40 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

6h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl

2:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

7h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 584Air Canada

2 days ago

Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

4:15 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

10h 40m1 stop Calgary

5:45 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

15h 55m2 stops Calgary Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 606WestJet

2 days ago

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

4:15 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

10h 40m1 stop Calgary

8:20 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

25h 20m1 stop Calgary

C$ 642WestJet

3+ days ago

Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

6:55 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

8h 00m1 stop Calgary

5:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

6h 45m1 stop Calgary

C$ 712Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

12:50 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

14h 05m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Winnipeg Calgary

10:45 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

10h 55m2 stops Calgary Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 837Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

5:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

23h 30m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary Vancouver Intl

5:45 a.m. - 12:37 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-YOW Ottawa

16h 52m2 stops Calgary Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 856Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo departing in march.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo. It's 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 53% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo at C$ 469 round-trip.
•December (C$ 1,141) and August (C$ 960) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 143% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo.
How long does a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo take?
There are currently no direct flights available from Ottawa to Nanaimo. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 18m and 7h 33m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Nanaimo flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo range from C$ 580 to C$ 805, with an average of C$ 677 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 580 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Ottawa 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$ 504 to C$ 3,632. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to Nanaimo looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to Nanaimo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 527, which is 40% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD).
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo pass through?
Connecting flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo most commonly pass through:

• Calgary (YYC) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 50% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 615 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,036, a difference of C$ 421.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 18m, compared with 7h 33m via Calgary (YYC).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is 3 hours behind Ottawa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 615, about C$ 421 less than Sunday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Nanaimo trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 469 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 672 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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