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Cheap flights from Nanaimo to Chicago from C$ 438

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — CHI
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2025.

Sun 7/123:40 p.m.YCD - ORD
2 stops19h 55mWestJet
Mon 15/122:20 p.m.ORD - YCD
1 stop12h 19mWestJet
Deal found 18/11C$ 491
Sun 7/123:50 p.m.YCD - ORD
3 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/122:20 p.m.ORD - YCD
1 stop12h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11C$ 701
Fri 5/126:00 a.m.YCD - ORD
1 stop6h 41mAir Canada
Sun 14/123:40 p.m.ORD - YCD
1 stop7h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 18/11C$ 813
Fri 5/123:00 p.m.YCD - ORD
2 stops20h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/128:07 p.m.ORD - YCD
2 stops20h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11C$ 874
Sat 6/123:00 p.m.YCD - ORD
2 stops20h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/128:12 p.m.ORD - YCD
2 stops20h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11C$ 882
Sat 6/126:00 a.m.YCD - ORD
1 stop6h 41mAir Canada
Tue 16/123:40 p.m.ORD - YCD
1 stop19h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 18/11C$ 1,000
Sat 6/123:40 p.m.YCD - ORD
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/125:00 a.m.ORD - YCD
3 stops32h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11C$ 1,013

Cheap flight deals from Nanaimo to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanaimo (YCD) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 466

One-way from

C$ 438

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 589
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/4-10/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 42m total
  • Nanaimo to Chicago
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4/1
  • 4/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Nanaimo to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Return

Price

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 9/4

10:00 a.m.-7:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/4

8:46 a.m.-2:19 p.m.

1 stop7h 33m

C$ 476

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 9/4

3:00 p.m.-6:27 a.m.

2 stops13h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/4

8:46 a.m.-2:19 p.m.

1 stop7h 33m

C$ 476

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 7/12

3:40 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops19h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/12

2:20 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

1 stop12h 19m

C$ 491

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 7/12

3:50 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops19h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/12

2:20 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

1 stop12h 19m

C$ 701

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 5/12

6:00 a.m.-2:41 p.m.

1 stop6h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/12

3:40 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

1 stop7h 56m

C$ 813

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 5/12

3:00 p.m.-1:09 p.m.

2 stops20h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/12

8:07 p.m.-2:21 p.m.

2 stops20h 14m

C$ 874

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 4/1

5:15 a.m.-6:05 a.m.

3 stops46h 50m

C$ 438

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 4/1

3:40 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops19h 55m

C$ 454

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nanaimo to Chicago?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Chicago (average of C$ 159). Flying from Nanaimo to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 355). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanaimo to Chicago?

    Located just 13.7 km from the city centre, Nanaimo Arpt is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chicago from Nanaimo. Booking flights from Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Nanaimo to Chicago in 7h 58m. Fly via Air Canada or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 2879 km between Nanaimo and Chicago. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nanaimo to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nanaimo to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nanaimo to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nanaimo to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nanaimo to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nanaimo to Chicago?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Chicago (average of C$ 159). Flying from Nanaimo to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 355). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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WestJetCheapestC$ 361AverageC$ 616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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