Cheap flights to Nanaimo

YTO — YCD
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
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Flights to Nanaimo in 2023

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 357

Round-trip from

C$ 115

One-way from

C$ 175
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Toronto to Vancouver Intl
One-way flight from Toronto to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD)

Cheap flights to Nanaimo in September & October 2023

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Fly from

Any airport

Budget

C$ 326 - C$ 619

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HamiltonNanaimo Arpt

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Fri 17/11

1 stop11h 08m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 21/11

1 stop6h 46m

C$ 326

HamiltonNanaimo Arpt

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Thu 16/11

1 stop11h 08m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 21/11

1 stop6h 46m

C$ 337

Toronto Pearson IntlNanaimo Arpt

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 17/11

1 stop8h 28m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 21/11

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 337

Toronto Pearson IntlNanaimo Arpt

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 31/10

1 stop17h 41m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 25/11

2 stops9h 15m

C$ 340

Toronto Pearson IntlNanaimo Arpt

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 16/11

2 stops10h 42m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 20/11

1 stop6h 34m

C$ 341

Toronto Pearson IntlNanaimo Arpt

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 16/11

1 stop24h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 21/11

1 stop6h 21m

C$ 342

Toronto Pearson IntlNanaimo Arpt

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 16/10

2 stops20h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 3/11

1 stop8h 20m

C$ 361

Toronto Pearson IntlNanaimo Arpt

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 11/10

2 stops31h 03m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 18/10

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 379

Toronto Pearson IntlNanaimo Arpt

YYZ - YCD

YYZYCD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 16/11

2 stops9h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 21/11

2 stops7h 55m

C$ 619

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nanaimo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal to Nanaimo by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The legroom is good. People can sit without the entire row having to get up. There is no screen behind the chairs so no entertainment. No room above my seat for my carryon. The service was very slow.

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The legroom is good. People can sit without the entire row having to get up. There is no screen behind the chairs so no entertainment. No room above my seat for my carryon. The service was very slow.

Air Canada
6.7
Okay
969 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The legroom is good. People can sit without the entire row having to get up. There is no screen behind the chairs so no entertainment. No room above my seat for my carryon. The service was very slow.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nanaimo?

The cheapest ticket to Nanaimo found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

C$ 421

February

C$ 363

March

C$ 473

April

C$ 337

May

C$ 363

June

C$ 336

July

C$ 469

August

C$ 481

September

C$ 414

October

C$ 406

November

C$ 453

December

C$ 433

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Nanaimo is currently June; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

When is the best time to fly to Nanaimo?

Average Nanaimo flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

YTO - YVR

Price

C$ 152 - C$ 483

YVR

Temperature

4 - 18 °C

YVR

Rainfall

36 - 189 mm

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

The best time to book flights to Nanaimo is 60 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?

Flight duration will vary depending on how far away you are from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Nanaimo, Canada. Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will only take 38min to get to YCD. Flights from Calgary Airport (YYC) also take a short time averaging about 1h 50min. However, it will take you about 8h to fly from Kitchener-Waterloo Airport (YKF) to YCD. Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nanaimo is comparatively shorter, clocking in at 6h 38min. That flight time is comparable to that of flying from Hamilton Airport (YHM), with flights also taking a similar time period to get to their destination.

Are there nonstop flights to Nanaimo?

Yes, there are non-stop flights to Nanaimo Airport, Nanaimo, albeit only those flying from nearby airports. You can get non-stop Nanaimo flight deals from YVR and YYC. If you are travelling from an airport that is further away, you will have to make a stop before flying to Nanaimo. A flight from YKF is likely to have an hour's layover in YYC, as is one from YHM. Flying from YYZ will see you stop at YVR before setting onto your flight's second and final leg.

How do you get from Nanaimo Airport to the city center?

YCD is about 13km from the city center. To get there, you can use the Tofino bus services that are available five days a week, Monday through Friday. If you choose to pay cash, it will set you back C$ 3. You could also get a day pass for C$ 6, which will allow you to use the services multiple times throughout the day. Kindly note that these services will not be available at night. If you desire more privacy, you could hire a taxi. The two major taxi companies are AC Taxi and Yellow Cab. A taxi ride to the city will average around C$ 51.

What are some things to do in Nanaimo?

In Nanaimo, you can go hiking in Mount Benson Regional Park. You will get some good views of the Gulf Islands higher up. Feel free to follow the Mount Benson loop, an 8 km stretch that will give you great exercise and beautiful views as a bonus. You could also visit the Nanaimo Museum, which has a vast array of literary compositions as well as some unique pieces of photography. If you are lucky, you might find them holding one of their multiple feature exhibitions with other museums. The Nanaimo Art Gallery is renowned for its exhibits by contemporary professional artists and is worth a look. Depending on the season you visit the city, you might find some of the festivals held yearly. Some of them are the craft beer and music festival, which is full of merry-making, and the bathtub races held in July.

Do I need a passport or visa to visit Nanaimo?

No, you will not have to carry either a visa or a passport to fly domestically within Canada. However, it is paramount that you have your original identification with you when you arrive at the airport.

What does YCD mean?

YCD is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A YCD flight refers to a flight to Nanaimo Arpt Airport.

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.

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