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Cheap flights from Nanaimo to Chicago from C$ 647

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — CHI
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 647

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 598
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 3/8-8/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 46m total
  • Nanaimo to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 3 July 2025.

Sun 3/86:00 a.m.YCD - ORD
2 stops8h 51mAir Canada
Fri 8/87:35 p.m.ORD - YCD
1 stop14h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7C$ 647
Sun 17/83:40 p.m.YCD - ORD
2 stops23h 04mWestJet
Sun 24/85:30 p.m.ORD - YCD
1 stop8h 59mWestJet
Deal found 3/7C$ 656
Sun 3/82:45 p.m.YCD - ORD
1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/810:50 a.m.ORD - YCD
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 782
Sun 3/82:45 p.m.YCD - ORD
3 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/89:32 p.m.ORD - YCD
2 stops18h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 921

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Depart

Return

Price

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 3/8

6:00 a.m.-4:51 p.m.

2 stops8h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

7:35 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop14h 55m

C$ 647

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 17/8

3:40 p.m.-4:44 p.m.

2 stops23h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/8

5:30 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop8h 59m

C$ 656

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 3/8

2:45 p.m.-5:38 a.m.

1 stop12h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

10:50 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop13h 40m

C$ 782

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 3/8

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

3 stops13h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

9:32 p.m.-2:09 p.m.

2 stops18h 37m

C$ 921

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Chicago (average of C$ 261). Flying from Nanaimo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 3 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada from Nanaimo to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,917 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nanaimo to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nanaimo to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 647, Air Canada will fly you from Nanaimo to Chicago and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from WestJet and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 656 and C$ 921, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Chicago (average of C$ 261). Flying from Nanaimo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Nanaimo to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 324AverageC$ 429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 350AverageC$ 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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