Which airlines fly to Nanaimo?

For flights from Canada to Nanaimo, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as WestJet, Flair Airlines, Air Canada and Porter Airlines. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.

WestJet Flights to Nanaimo

There are 13 WestJet flights to Nanaimo in a normal week. The most common departure point is Calgary and the best WestJet ticket price seen on momondo is C$ 51 (last 72 hours, from Edmonton, to Nanaimo). WestJet has a score of 7.2 from 3,169 user reviews on momondo.

Air Canada Flights to Nanaimo

Air Canada (7.1/10, 10,463 reviews) is also a popular choice for flights to Nanaimo, with deals from as low as C$ 93 from Edmonton, round-trip. With 20 Air Canada flights to Nanaimo on average each week, prices can vary significantly by origin and availability.

How long does it take to fly to Nanaimo?

Flight times from Canada to Nanaimo vary, but if you’re flying out of Toronto Pearson Intl and flying into Vancouver Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 5h on average. Another popular route from Canada to Nanaimo is flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Vancouver Intl, which will take roughly 5h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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2:30 p.m. - 3:08 p.m.YVR-YCD

0h 38mdirect

3:40 p.m. - 4:16 p.m.YCD-YVR

0h 36mdirect

C$ 144WestJet

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Thu, 18 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec

2:30 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.YVR-YCD

0h 36mdirect

3:40 p.m. - 4:16 p.m.YCD-YVR

0h 36mdirect

C$ 149WestJet

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Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

11:30 p.m. - 12:32 a.m.YYC-YCD

2h 02mdirect

11:55 a.m. - 2:26 p.m.YCD-YYC

1h 31mdirect

C$ 151WestJet

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Sat, 24 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

2:30 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.YVR-YCD

0h 36mdirect

3:40 p.m. - 4:16 p.m.YCD-YVR

0h 36mdirect

C$ 153WestJet

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Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

6:45 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.YEG-YCD

9h 21m2 stops

3:40 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.YCD-YEG

8h 04m2 stops

C$ 157WestJet

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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

6:00 a.m. - 9:26 a.m.YYC-YCD

4h 26m1 stop

10:00 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.YCD-YYC

8h 35m2 stops

C$ 289Air Canada

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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec

7:40 a.m. - 3:04 p.m.YYZ-YCD

10h 24m1 stop

3:40 p.m. - 6:58 a.m.YCD-YYZ

12h 18m2 stops

C$ 290Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 19 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

3:35 p.m. - 3:06 p.m.YYZ-YCD

26h 31m2 stops

11:55 a.m. - 9:11 p.m.YCD-YYZ

6h 16m1 stop

C$ 292Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

2:15 p.m. - 3:26 p.m.YLW-YCD

1h 11mdirect

3:50 p.m. - 4:56 p.m.YCD-YLW

1h 06mdirect

C$ 345Pacific Coastal

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Tue, 6 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan

6:00 a.m. - 9:26 a.m.YWG-YCD

5h 26m1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 12:59 p.m.YCD-YWG

4h 59m1 stop

C$ 422Air Canada

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VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Thu 18/12

2:30 p.m.-3:08 p.m.

Nonstop0h 38m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 25/12

3:40 p.m.-4:16 p.m.

Nonstop0h 36m

C$ 144

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Sat 24/1

2:30 p.m.-3:06 p.m.

Nonstop0h 36m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 25/1

3:40 p.m.-4:16 p.m.

Nonstop0h 36m

C$ 149

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Sat 24/1

11:30 p.m.-12:32 a.m.

Nonstop2h 02m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 26/1

11:55 a.m.-2:26 p.m.

Nonstop1h 31m

C$ 151

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Sat 24/1

2:30 p.m.-3:06 p.m.

Nonstop0h 36m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 25/1

3:40 p.m.-4:16 p.m.

Nonstop0h 36m

C$ 153

EdmontonNanaimo

YEG - YCD

YEGYCD

Edmonton

Thu 15/1

6:45 a.m.-3:06 p.m.

2 stops9h 21m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 22/1

3:40 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops8h 04m

C$ 157

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Thu 4/12

6:00 a.m.-9:26 a.m.

1 stop4h 26m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 7/12

10:00 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

2 stops8h 35m

C$ 289

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 19/4

7:40 a.m.-3:04 p.m.

1 stop10h 24m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 23/4

3:40 p.m.-6:58 a.m.

2 stops12h 18m

C$ 290

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 14/1

3:35 p.m.-3:06 p.m.

2 stops26h 31m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 28/1

11:55 a.m.-9:11 p.m.

1 stop6h 16m

C$ 292

KelownaNanaimo

YLW - YCD

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Tue 6/1

2:15 p.m.-3:26 p.m.

Nonstop1h 11m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 14/1

3:50 p.m.-4:56 p.m.

Nonstop1h 06m

C$ 345

WinnipegNanaimo

YWG - YCD

YWGYCD

Winnipeg

Sun 30/11

6:00 a.m.-9:26 a.m.

1 stop5h 26m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 7/12

6:00 a.m.-12:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 59m

C$ 422

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nanaimo?

The cheapest month to fly to Nanaimo from Canada is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 244, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Nanaimo during the month of November, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 325.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Nanaimo?

The best price found on momondo to Nanaimo was C$ 100/pp from Los Angeles, which is 55% cheaper than the average flight price to Nanaimo. To find the cheapest price to Nanaimo from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nanaimo?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Nanaimo. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 283. Flights from Canada to Nanaimo on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 616. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nanaimo?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Canada to Nanaimo when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 429. Flying to Nanaimo in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Nanaimo are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of C$ 680. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nanaimo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nanaimo from Canada when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nanaimo for around C$ 482 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nanaimo from Canada for as low as C$ 366 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO NANAIMO FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	January	37% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Nanaimo costs on average just C$ 306 in January
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO NANAIMO FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	52% more expensive	It costs about C$ 737 for flights to Nanaimo from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO NANAIMO FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	July	312% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Nanaimo from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in July than any other month

Cheap Nanaimo flight deals and tips

Summary info about Nanaimo flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 56
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 144
Fastest flight time	0h 34m

The best one-way flight price to Nanaimo from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 56 (Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo Arpt).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nanaimo from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 144 (Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo Arpt).

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The fastest flight to Nanaimo from Canada takes 0h 34m (Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo Arpt).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Nanaimo

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nanaimo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nanaimo from Canada when booking 40 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nanaimo for around C$ 439 when searching 40 days out. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from Canada for as low as C$ 216.

Is there an alternative airport near Nanaimo?

Those flying to Nanaimo could potentially find better pricing at Nanaimo Harbour Airport (0 km from Nanaimo city centre), Nanaimo Arpt Airport (14 km from Nanaimo city centre), Maple Bay Airport (47 km from Nanaimo city centre), Ganges SPB Airport (48 km from Nanaimo city centre) or Galiano Island Montagne Harbor Airport (48 km from Nanaimo city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Nanaimo?

Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanaimo is Ganges SPB Airport where the average price is C$ 145. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?

Prices for flights to Nanaimo Arpt Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?

As of November 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights to Nanaimo Arpt Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Nanaimo Arpt Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nanaimo Arpt Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Nanaimo Arpt Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nanaimo Arpt Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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