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Cheap flights from Nanaimo to Chicago from C$ 432

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — CHI
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Chicago
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 8 July 2026.

Thu 3/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
ORD
1 stop8h 55m
WestJet
Tue 8/95:30 p.m.
ORD
-
YCD
1 stop9h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 6/7C$ 488
Wed 7/105:45 a.m.
YCD
-
ORD
2 stops12h 45m
Delta
Tue 13/102:00 p.m.
ORD
-
YCD
2 stops12h 30m
Delta
Deal found 6/7C$ 631
Wed 7/105:50 a.m.
YCD
-
ORD
1 stop6h 53m
Air Canada
Tue 13/107:45 p.m.
ORD
-
YCD
1 stop14h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7C$ 644
Thu 3/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
ORD
3 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/95:30 p.m.
ORD
-
YCD
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7C$ 791

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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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 488

One-way from

C$ 432

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Average price

C$ 693
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 3/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 55m total
  • Nanaimo to Chicago
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5/8
  • 5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 52m total
  • Nanaimo to Chicago
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Price

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NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 3/9

5:45 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 488

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 7/10

5:45 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/10

2:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

2 stops12h 30m

C$ 631

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 7/10

9:05 a.m.-7:29 p.m.

2 stops8h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/10

7:45 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop14h 45m

C$ 651

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 3/9

3:45 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

3 stops22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

3:20 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

3 stops25h 50m

C$ 971
Cheapest one-way

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 5/8

3:45 p.m.-5:37 a.m.

3 stops35h 52m

C$ 432
Quickest one-way

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 5/8

2:45 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 525

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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 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Nanaimo to Chicago in 8h 24m. Fly via WestJet, Delta, or Air Canada 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.

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