Cheap flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo from C$ 88

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YEG — YCD
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edmonton to Nanaimo Arpt are usually found in September or October, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edmonton (YEG) to Nanaimo (YCD). 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 132

One-way from

C$ 88

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 372
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 21/8-23/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 32m total
  • Edmonton to Nanaimo
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 28/8
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 46m total
  • Edmonton to Nanaimo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Cheapest flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edmonton to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Thu 21/85:20 p.m.YEG - YCD
Nonstop1h 46mWestJet
Sat 23/82:00 p.m.YCD - YEG
Nonstop1h 46mWestJet
Deal found 28/7C$ 132
Sun 10/86:00 a.m.YEG - YCD
1 stop3h 30mAir Canada
Sun 17/86:00 a.m.YCD - YEG
1 stop3h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 27/7C$ 372

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Fly from

Edmonton

Fly to

Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdmontonNanaimo

YEG - YCD

YEGYCD

Edmonton

Thu 21/8

5:20 p.m.-6:06 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 23/8

2:00 p.m.-4:46 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 132

EdmontonNanaimo

YEG - YCD

YEGYCD

Edmonton

Sun 10/8

6:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop3h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 17/8

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

1 stop3h 10m

C$ 372

EdmontonNanaimo

YEG - YCD

YEGYCD

Edmonton

Thu 28/8

5:20 p.m.-6:06 p.m.

Nonstop1h 46m

C$ 88

EdmontonNanaimo

YEG - YCD

YEGYCD

Edmonton

Thu 14/8

5:45 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

C$ 250

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 28/7

Best time to book a flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo is 58 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo (average of C$ 208). Flying from Edmonton to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 394). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YEG to YCD?

Find hourly flight availability from Edmonton to Nanaimo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 64% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Edmonton to Nanaimo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 358.

What’s the fastest layover option from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 44m.

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 29 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from Edmonton to Nanaimo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.

Related info for your journey

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

    WestJet, at C$ 132, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edmonton to Nanaimo. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. WestJet is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Edmonton to Nanaimo are KLM (75%), WestJet Encore (75%) and WestJet (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

    While on average a flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo is generally C$ 109, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 46. When looking at the most popular route, (Edmonton - Nanaimo Arpt), you can expect to pay C$ 169 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edmonton to Nanaimo 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 Edmonton to Nanaimo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo (average of C$ 208). Flying from Edmonton to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 394). 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 Edmonton to Nanaimo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 129AverageC$ 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 210AverageC$ 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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