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Cheap flights from Hamilton, ON to Nanaimo from C$ 221

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YHM — YCD
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Hamilton to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hamilton to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 July 2026.

Wed 9/96:10 p.m.
YHM
-
YCD
1 stop9h 20m
WestJet
Mon 14/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
YHM
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 19/7C$ 427
Mon 14/96:10 p.m.
YHM
-
YCD
1 stop9h 20m
WestJet
Mon 21/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
YHM
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 22/7C$ 477
Thu 10/96:05 a.m.
YHM
-
YCD
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
YHM
1 stop8h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 484
Thu 10/96:10 p.m.
YHM
-
YCD
1 stop9h 20m
WestJet
Tue 15/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
YHM
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 22/7C$ 486
Fri 11/96:10 p.m.
YHM
-
YCD
1 stop9h 20m
WestJet
Mon 14/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
YHM
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 21/7C$ 524
Thu 15/106:05 a.m.
YHM
-
YCD
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/103:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YHM
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 529
Wed 9/96:10 p.m.
YHM
-
YCD
1 stop9h 20m
WestJet
Sun 13/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
YHM
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 22/7C$ 531
Thu 10/96:10 p.m.
YHM
-
YCD
1 stop23h 40m
WestJet
Mon 14/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
YHM
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 22/7C$ 538
Wed 23/96:10 p.m.
YHM
-
YCD
1 stop9h 20m
WestJet
Tue 29/95:45 a.m.
YCD
-
YHM
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 20/7C$ 549

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hamilton (YHM) 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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 427

One-way from

C$ 221

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July

Cheapest in

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Average price

C$ 500
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 9/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 50m total
  • Hamilton to Nanaimo
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 28/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Hamilton to Nanaimo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (C$ 174 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Return

Price

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Quickest round-trip

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Wed 9/9

6:10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 14/9

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

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 427

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Fri 11/9

6:10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 14/9

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

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 524

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Thu 15/10

6:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops12h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 22/10

3:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 15m

C$ 529

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Tue 22/9

7:25 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop10h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 29/9

3:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops22h 30m

C$ 566

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Tue 1/9

6:10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 22/9

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

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 573

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Wed 9/9

6:10 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

1 stop28h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 16/9

8:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 55m

C$ 587

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Tue 29/9

6:10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 3/10

10:40 a.m.-11:13 p.m.

1 stop9h 33m

C$ 607

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Thu 20/8

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

3 stops24h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 6/9

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

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 642
Cheapest one-way

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Sat 19/9

11:45 a.m.-12:30 a.m.

3 stops15h 45m

C$ 266

HamiltonNanaimo

YHM - YCD

YHMYCD

Hamilton

Sat 24/10

6:05 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops12h 05m

C$ 267

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

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

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

Calgary (YYC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Hamilton, Ontario to Nanaimo on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Hamilton, Ontario 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$ 573.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Hamilton, Ontario 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: 6h 21m.

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

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

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 24m.

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 24 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with WestJet 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
3,416 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,416 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,416 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying

Related info for your journey

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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 9h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Hamilton, Ontario and Nanaimo are separated by a distance of 3397 km.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 181, 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.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Hamilton to Nanaimo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 181AverageC$ 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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