What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 417.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 09m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

Calgary (YYC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 98% of one-stop itineraries from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 09m.

How long is the flight from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

WestJet can get you from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo in just under 12h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Hamilton, Ontario and Nanaimo are separated by a distance of 3397 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo round-trip?

Currently priced at C$ 318, WestJet will fly you from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Canada for as low as C$ 420. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Nanaimo. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

Users have found that booking a flight from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo at least 51 days early can save you up to 63% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 51 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo for as little as C$ 299 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as C$ 488 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

Flights from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 144.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Hamilton to Nanaimo?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hamilton 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.

C$ 184+ Cheap Flights from Hamilton, ON to Nanaimo

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Round-trip from	C$ 211
One-way from	C$ 184
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 449

WestJet
6/10-11/10
2 total stops
28h 09m total
Hamilton to Nanaimo

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25/9
2 total stops
12h 10m total
Hamilton to Nanaimo

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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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 6/107:05 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

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

Wed 17/96:00 a.m.YHM - YCD

1 stop6h 56mWestJet

Wed 24/93:00 p.m.YCD - YHM

1 stop6h 40mWestJet

Deal found 10/9C$ 464

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Mon 6/106:00 a.m.YHM - YCD

2 stops12h 10mWestJet

Sat 11/103:00 p.m.YCD - YHM

1 stop6h 40mWestJet

Deal found 9/9C$ 252

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

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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Wed 17/96:00 a.m.YHM - YCD

1 stop6h 56mWestJet

Wed 24/93:00 p.m.YCD - YHM

1 stop6h 40mWestJet

Deal found 10/9C$ 464

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

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 6/107:05 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

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

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

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Thu 25/96:00 a.m.YHM - YCD

2 stops12h 10mWestJet

Deal found 11/9C$ 184

Wed 24/96:00 a.m.YHM - YCD

2 stops12h 10mWestJet

Deal found 10/9C$ 190

Sun 5/1012:10 p.m.YHM - YCD

1 stop15h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9C$ 205

Sun 12/106:00 a.m.YHM - YCD

1 stop6h 56mWestJet

Deal found 10/9C$ 245

Thu 25/95:45 p.m.YHM - YCD

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9C$ 266

Sun 5/106:00 a.m.YHM - YCD

2 stops12h 10mWestJet

Deal found 11/9C$ 504

Sat 11/106:00 a.m.YHM - YCD

1 stop6h 56mWestJet

Deal found 10/9C$ 567

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Fri 3/10

12:10 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

1 stop24h 46m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 6/10

5:35 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop16h 05m

C$ 389

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Tue 21/10

6:00 a.m.-9:56 a.m.

1 stop6h 56m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 22/10

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

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 410

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Sun 26/10

6:10 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

1 stop9h 29m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 2/11

5:15 a.m.-5:17 p.m.

1 stop9h 02m

C$ 412

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Mon 13/10

2:55 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

2 stops12h 34m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 18/10

10:26 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop11h 14m

C$ 452

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Thu 25/9

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

2 stops12h 10m

C$ 184

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Sun 5/10

6:00 a.m.-9:56 a.m.

1 stop6h 56m

C$ 193

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Wed 24/9

6:00 a.m.-9:56 a.m.

1 stop6h 56m

C$ 193

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Sun 5/10

12:10 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

1 stop15h 19m

C$ 205

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo (average of C$ 210). Flying from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 393). 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 Nanaimo

See what other customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from Hamilton 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.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,091 reviews

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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

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

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How long is the flight from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?
WestJet can get you from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo in just under 12h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Hamilton, Ontario and Nanaimo are separated by a distance of 3397 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 318, WestJet will fly you from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Canada for as low as C$ 420. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Hamilton to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Hamilton to Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Hamilton to Nanaimo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hamilton to Nanaimo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hamilton to Nanaimo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hamilton 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 Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo (average of C$ 210). Flying from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 393). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
WestJet	CheapestC$ 318	AverageC$ 490	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 420	AverageC$ 1,004	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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