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C$ 164+ Cheap flights to Nanaimo

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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— YCD
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Nanaimo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nanaimo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 179

One-way from

C$ 164

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 248
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 30/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 37m total
  • Toronto to Vancouver
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 5/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Toronto to Nanaimo
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Cheapest flights to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Mon 6/106:00 a.m.YHM - YCD
1 stop21h 29mWestJet
Sat 11/103:00 p.m.YCD - YHM
1 stop6h 40mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 211
Mon 6/108:00 a.m.YYZ - YCD
1 stop9h 30mWestJet
Sat 11/107:57 p.m.YCD - YYZ
1 stop7h 55mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 227
Mon 13/106:45 a.m.YYZ - YCD
2 stops35h 25mWestJet
Sat 18/103:40 p.m.YCD - YYZ
1 stop6h 03mWestJet
Deal found 9/9C$ 258
Tue 7/108:00 p.m.YYZ - YCD
1 stop7h 29mWestJet
Sat 11/1010:26 a.m.YCD - YYZ
1 stop9h 26mWestJet
Deal found 11/9C$ 267
Mon 6/107:05 a.m.YHM - YCD
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/103:00 p.m.YCD - YHM
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 287
Tue 28/108:00 a.m.YYZ - YCD
2 stops9h 21mAir Canada
Fri 31/1010:00 a.m.YCD - YYZ
2 stops8h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 10/9C$ 344
Tue 28/106:30 a.m.YYZ - YCD
1 stop11h 38mWestJet
Fri 31/105:15 a.m.YCD - YYZ
1 stop6h 43mWestJet
Deal found 10/9C$ 352
Tue 21/102:50 p.m.YYZ - YCD
2 stops10h 14mAir Canada
Wed 29/106:00 a.m.YCD - YYZ
2 stops8h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 10/9C$ 364
Fri 3/1012:10 p.m.YHM - YCD
1 stop24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/105:35 a.m.YCD - YHM
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9C$ 389
Tue 21/106:00 a.m.YHM - YCD
1 stop6h 56mWestJet
Wed 22/103:00 p.m.YCD - YHM
1 stop6h 40mWestJet
Deal found 11/9C$ 410
Sun 26/106:10 p.m.YHM - YCD
1 stop9h 29mWestJet
Sun 2/115:15 a.m.YCD - YHM
1 stop9h 02mWestJet
Deal found 11/9C$ 412
Mon 13/102:55 p.m.YHM - YCD
2 stops12h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1010:26 a.m.YCD - YHM
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 452

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 6/10

8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop9h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 11/10

7:57 p.m.-6:52 a.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 227

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Mon 6/10

6:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops12h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 11/10

3:00 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 252

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Mon 6/10

7:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop11h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 11/10

3:00 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 287

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 7/10

4:00 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

2 stops11h 29m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 11/10

3:40 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

1 stop6h 03m

C$ 310

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/10

2:50 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

2 stops10h 14m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 29/10

6:00 a.m.-5:13 p.m.

2 stops8h 13m

C$ 364

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 28/10

6:30 a.m.-3:08 p.m.

1 stop11h 38m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 31/10

5:15 a.m.-2:58 p.m.

1 stop6h 43m

C$ 367

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/10

8:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

3 stops21h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 18/10

3:40 p.m.-5:51 a.m.

2 stops11h 11m

C$ 369

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 28/10

8:00 a.m.-2:21 p.m.

2 stops9h 21m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 31/10

3:00 p.m.-1:07 a.m.

1 stop7h 07m

C$ 374

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 3/10

8:00 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

1 stop16h 56m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 6/10

5:35 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop15h 47m

C$ 382

TorontoNanaimo

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 21/10

2:50 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

2 stops10h 14m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 22/10

6:00 a.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops10h 25m

C$ 385

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Best time to book a flight to Nanaimo

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When is the best time to book a flight to Nanaimo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to Nanaimo. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights to Nanaimo is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Nanaimo?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Nanaimo takes 7 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Nanaimo from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nanaimo?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to Nanaimo are WestJet and Air Canada.

WestJet
WestJet
From C$ 46
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 66
Pacific Coastal
Pacific Coastal
From C$ 202

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nanaimo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Nanaimo are WestJet and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanaimo ranges from 20.0 - 160.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nanaimo when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanaimo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanaimo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nanaimo. 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 Nanaimo. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet and Air Canada to Canada. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon

FAQs about flying to Nanaimo

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo?

    Most people fly into Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) if they book a flight to Nanaimo. Nanaimo Arpt is conveniently located just 13.7 km from Nanaimo’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nanaimo if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nanaimo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nanaimo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, WestJet is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nanaimo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanaimo?

    Nanaimo Arpt is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanaimo. One-way flights to Nanaimo Arpt typically cost C$ 27, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 52.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Nanaimo?

    A round-trip flight to Nanaimo will typically cost around C$ 75, however they can be found for as little as C$ 38.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nanaimo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nanaimo, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 29 minutes).

  • Does Nanaimo Arpt have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nanaimo Arpt can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nanaimo Arpt?

    Yes. Nanaimo Arpt has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Large suite in Heritage house in a rural community close to airport is the closest property to Nanaimo Arpt (0.0 km away from Nanaimo Arpt).

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