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

Flights from Portland to Nanaimo usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD).

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

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

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

Most connecting flights from Portland to Nanaimo pass through Vancouver Intl (YVR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Portland to Nanaimo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 506 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,186, a difference of C$ 681. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Portland 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 Portland 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$ 557 to C$ 2,065. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Portland to Nanaimo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 501, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Nanaimo range from C$ 743 to C$ 1,054, with an average of C$ 919 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 743 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Nanaimo typically range from C$ 743 to C$ 1,054. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 557, on Air Canada.

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

Air Canada (C$ 557) and United Airlines (C$ 1,225) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Portland to Nanaimo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Vancouver Intl (YVR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 919. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Vancouver Intl (YVR) had the shortest average connection time for Portland to Nanaimo layovers at 3h 07m over the past three months.

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Typical prices: C$ 743-C$ 1,054

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C$ 422

Typical prices: C$ 250-C$ 703

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Nanaimo

Sun, 14 Mar - Fri, 19 Mar

10:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

3h 50m1 stop Vancouver Intl

6:25 a.m. - 9:25 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

3h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 557Air Canada

1 day ago

Sun, 14 Mar - Fri, 19 Mar

10:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

3h 50m1 stop Vancouver Intl

2:30 p.m. - 12:54 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

10h 24m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco

C$ 805Air Canada

1 day ago

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

10:00 a.m. - 3:51 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

4h 51m1 stop Vancouver Intl

10:10 a.m. - 1:41 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

4h 31m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 889Air Canada

1 day ago

Sun, 14 Mar - Fri, 19 Mar

7:10 p.m. - 10:31 a.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

15h 21m2 stops Vancouver Intl Kelowna

2:30 p.m. - 12:54 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

10h 24m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco

C$ 1,065Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

10:00 a.m. - 3:51 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

4h 51m1 stop Vancouver Intl

10:10 a.m. - 5:23 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

8h 13m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco

C$ 1,078Air Canada

1 day ago

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

8:22 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

5h 53m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Vancouver Intl

2:50 p.m. - 9:58 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

8h 08m2 stops Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

C$ 1,219Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

10:00 a.m. - 3:51 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

4h 51m1 stop Vancouver Intl

3:30 p.m. - 5:31 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

3h 01m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,225United Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

6:22 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

8h 53m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Vancouver Intl

5:45 a.m. - 5:55 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

13h 10m3 stops Calgary Kelowna Seattle/Tacoma Intl

C$ 1,268Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

1:58 p.m. - 1:55 a.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

34h 57m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Calgary

8:20 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

43h 50m3 stops Calgary Los Angeles Denver Intl

C$ 1,278Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sun, 14 Mar - Fri, 19 Mar

3:40 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

9h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Calgary

5:45 a.m. - 6:33 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

12h 48m3 stops Calgary Kelowna Seattle/Tacoma Intl

C$ 1,554Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Portland to Nanaimo

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

10:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

24h 50m1 stop Vancouver Intl

8:45 a.m. - 9:31 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

24h 46m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,773Air Canada

3+ days ago

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

15h 10m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl

8:45 a.m. - 9:31 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

24h 46m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,782Air Canada

3+ days ago

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

3:30 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

19h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl

11:40 a.m. - 2:46 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

3h 06m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,824Air Canada

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Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

7:33 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

15h 27m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl

6:10 a.m. - 9:31 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

3h 21m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,833Air Canada

19 hours ago

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

5:49 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

6h 41m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Calgary

3:45 p.m. - 11:47 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

32h 02m2 stops Vancouver Intl Salt Lake City

C$ 1,839WestJet

3+ days ago

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

5:33 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

33h 37m2 stops Salt Lake City Vancouver Intl

3:45 p.m. - 11:49 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

44h 04m2 stops Vancouver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

C$ 1,844WestJet

3+ days ago

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

5:49 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

6h 41m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Calgary

3:45 p.m. - 11:47 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

32h 02m2 stops Vancouver Intl Salt Lake City

C$ 1,967WestJet

19 hours ago

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

10:10 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

12h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl

6:10 a.m. - 9:31 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

3h 21m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,032Air Canada

1 day ago

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

5:30 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

16h 40m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl

2:45 p.m. - 7:11 p.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

4h 26m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,041Air Canada

1 day ago

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

10:10 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.PDX Portland-YCD Nanaimo Arpt

12h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl

6:10 a.m. - 9:31 a.m.YCD Nanaimo Arpt-PDX Portland

3h 21m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,042Air Canada

3+ days ago

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How much is a round-trip flight from Portland 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 Portland to Nanaimo departing in march.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Nanaimo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Portland to Nanaimo.
Do I need a passport to fly from Portland 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to Nanaimo flight?
Round-trip flights from Portland to Nanaimo range from C$ 743 to C$ 1,054, with an average of C$ 919 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 743 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Portland 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$ 557 to C$ 2,065. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Portland to Nanaimo looking right now?
One-way fares from Portland to Nanaimo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 501, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Nanaimo?
Flights from Portland to Nanaimo usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD).
Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Nanaimo pass through?
Most connecting flights from Portland to Nanaimo pass through Vancouver Intl (YVR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Nanaimo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Portland to Nanaimo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 506 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,186, a difference of C$ 681.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 506, about C$ 681 less than Sunday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Nanaimo trip for March. Fares historically average C$ 506 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 947 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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