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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 414
Typical prices: C$ 430-C$ 794
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/10Tue 23/10
YYZ - YCD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 218
Typical prices: C$ 285-C$ 479
WestJet
Sun 28/10
YYZ - YCD • 2 stops
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 41% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 655 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Pearson Intl to Nanaimo (YYZ-YCD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pearson Intl to Nanaimo

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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9:15 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
20h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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3:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
27h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary
C$ 414Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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6:35 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
8h 55m2 stops Winnipeg Calgary
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3:45 p.m. - 5:10 a.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
10h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Edmonton
C$ 424WestJet
Thu, 15 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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7:55 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
22h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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3:45 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
23h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Saskatoon
C$ 424Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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3:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
12h 00m2 stops Winnipeg Calgary
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5:45 a.m. - 7:55 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
11h 10m2 stops Calgary Winnipeg
C$ 427WestJet
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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8:15 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
9h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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3:45 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
25h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Winnipeg
C$ 432WestJet
Thu, 15 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
22h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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3:45 p.m. - 1:05 a.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
6h 20m1 stop Vancouver Intl
C$ 451Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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9:15 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
20h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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3:45 p.m. - 1:05 a.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
6h 20m1 stop Vancouver Intl
C$ 452Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
9h 30m2 stops Regina Vancouver Intl
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8:45 a.m. - 6:59 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
7h 14m2 stops Vancouver Intl Edmonton
C$ 567Air Canada
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
9h 30m2 stops Regina Vancouver Intl
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5:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
6h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl
C$ 726Air Canada
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
9h 30m2 stops Regina Vancouver Intl
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5:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.YCD  Nanaimo Arpt-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
6h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl
C$ 744Air Canada
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 25% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo at C$ 364 round-trip.
•December (C$ 828) and August (C$ 786) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 127% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo the cheapest?

Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 218
Best time to beat the crowds (32% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo

When to book flights from Pearson Intl to Nanaimo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Pearson Intl to Nanaimo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

    Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo usually depart from Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

    The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo pass through?

    Connecting flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo most commonly pass through:

    • Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 57% of one-stop connections
    • Calgary (YYC) – 43% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 565 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 782, a difference of C$ 217. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 28% above the route average of C$ 622. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo take?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 06m and 7h 16m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Toronto Pearson 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$ 414 to C$ 1,824. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo looking right now?

    One-way fares from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 267, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

    Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 06m, compared with 7h 16m via Calgary (YYC).

  • What is the time difference between Toronto Pearson Intl Airport and Nanaimo?

    Nanaimo is 3 hours behind Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo flight?

    Round-trip flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo range from C$ 430 to C$ 794, with an average of C$ 622 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 430 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Friday flights average C$ 565 – about C$ 217 less than Monday (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 4 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo trip for September. Fares historically average C$ 364 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 465 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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