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Cheap flights from Illinois to Nanaimo from C$ 431

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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YCD
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2026.

Wed 22/43:40 p.m.
ORD
-
YCD
1 stop7h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 29/45:50 a.m.
YCD
-
ORD
1 stop6h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/3C$ 480
Tue 5/53:50 p.m.
ORD
-
YCD
2 stops21h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 6/52:45 p.m.
YCD
-
ORD
2 stops16h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/3C$ 483
Tue 5/58:46 a.m.
ORD
-
YCD
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Wed 6/511:35 a.m.
YCD
-
ORD
1 stop6h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 510
Sun 7/67:40 p.m.
ORD
-
YCD
1 stop14h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 16/611:35 a.m.
YCD
-
ORD
2 stops11h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/3C$ 551
Sun 7/67:40 p.m.
ORD
-
YCD
1 stop14h 50m
Air Canada
Fri 19/62:45 p.m.
YCD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/3C$ 556

Find flight deals from Illinois to Nanaimo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Nanaimo flight deals. Data was last updated 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 480

One-way from

C$ 431

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 811
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 50m total
  • Illinois to Nanaimo
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 15m total
  • Illinois to Nanaimo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNanaimo

ORD - YCD

ORDYCD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

2:15 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

2 stops20h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 6/5

2:45 p.m.-9:05 a.m.

2 stops16h 20m

C$ 499
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNanaimo

ORD - YCD

ORDYCD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

8:46 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 29m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 6/5

11:35 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 510

ChicagoNanaimo

ORD - YCD

ORDYCD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/6

5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 17/6

5:45 a.m.-6:41 p.m.

2 stops10h 56m

C$ 581

ChicagoNanaimo

ORD - YCD

ORDYCD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

8:11 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

2 stops20h 09m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 1/5

11:35 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

C$ 611

ChicagoNanaimo

ORD - YCD

ORDYCD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

12:14 p.m.-12:26 a.m.

2 stops14h 12m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 27/4

5:45 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops12h 55m

C$ 638
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoNanaimo

ORD - YCD

ORDYCD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/7

5:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

2 stops11h 15m

C$ 431
Quickest one-way

ChicagoNanaimo

ORD - YCD

ORDYCD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/7

5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 505

ChicagoNanaimo

ORD - YCD

ORDYCD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

7:05 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 10m

C$ 601

ChicagoNanaimo

ORD - YCD

ORDYCD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 631

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nanaimo (average of C$ 159). Flying from Illinois to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 420). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Nanaimo from Illinois, you will be flying to Nanaimo Arpt, which is the city’s only airport. Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is located 13.7 km from the centre of Nanaimo.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Nanaimo?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Nanaimo can take about 7h 29m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 510. Airlines will cover a distance of 2879 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nanaimo (average of C$ 159). Flying from Illinois to Nanaimo in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 420). 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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