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

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 01m.

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

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 22m.

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

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Kelowna to Nanaimo on Cheapflights.

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

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 242.

How popular is this Kelowna to Nanaimo flight route?

Within the past month, 38 users have taken a look at flights from Kelowna to Nanaimo Arpt.

How long is the flight from Kelowna to Nanaimo?

For as low as C$ 172, WestJet can have you in Nanaimo from Kelowna in 9h 15m. Kelowna and Nanaimo are separated by a distance of 340 km.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Kelowna to Nanaimo is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 117 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Pacific Coastal, starting at C$ 315. WestJet is 69% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from Kelowna to Nanaimo

The most flights from YLW to YCD are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 are the cheapest flights from Kelowna to Nanaimo?

On average you can expect to pay C$ 295 for a flight from Kelowna to Nanaimo. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 172 while the most popular route, (Kelowna - Nanaimo Arpt) is currently priced at C$ 237.

What airports do I use to fly from Kelowna to Nanaimo?

Nanaimo Arpt is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Nanaimo from Kelowna. Booking flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Nanaimo from 2 different airlines. 1h 09m is how long a flight from Kelowna to Nanaimo Arpt will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

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

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Average price	C$ 398
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Good one-way deal	C$ 173 or less

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KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Thu 22/10

10:20 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 95

KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Wed 21/10

9:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops6h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 107

KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Sun 11/10

5:55 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 108

KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Thu 1/10

6:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 108

KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Sun 27/9

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

1 stop4h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 112

KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Mon 21/9

7:50 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops43h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 152

KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Thu 17/9

8:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 166

KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Tue 6/10

5:55 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 13/10

3:45 p.m.-8:05 p.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 172

KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Wed 30/9

5:05 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop5h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 4/10

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

1 stop2h 15m

C$ 185

KelownaNanaimo

YLW Kelowna - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YLWYCD

Kelowna

Wed 4/11

6:20 a.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop3h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 21/11

3:50 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

1 stop3h 00m

C$ 187

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kelowna to Nanaimo (average of C$ 181). Flying from Kelowna to Nanaimo in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 558). 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 YLW to YCD?

When flying from Kelowna to Nanaimo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kelowna to Nanaimo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kelowna to Nanaimo flights typically cost between C$ 209 and C$ 415 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 141 on WestJet (6 Oct-13 Oct).

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2.0

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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

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What airports do I use to fly from Kelowna to Nanaimo?
Nanaimo Arpt is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Nanaimo from Kelowna. Booking flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to Nanaimo from 2 different airlines. 1h 09m is how long a flight from Kelowna to Nanaimo Arpt will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How popular is this Kelowna to Nanaimo flight route?
Within the past month, 38 users have taken a look at flights from Kelowna to Nanaimo Arpt.
How long is the flight from Kelowna to Nanaimo?
For as low as C$ 172, WestJet can have you in Nanaimo from Kelowna in 9h 15m. Kelowna and Nanaimo are separated by a distance of 340 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kelowna to Nanaimo round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Kelowna to Nanaimo is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 117 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Pacific Coastal, starting at C$ 315. WestJet is 69% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Kelowna to Nanaimo?
On average you can expect to pay C$ 295 for a flight from Kelowna to Nanaimo. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 172 while the most popular route, (Kelowna - Nanaimo Arpt) is currently priced at C$ 237.
Can I find deals for flights from Kelowna to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kelowna to Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kelowna to Nanaimo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kelowna to Nanaimo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kelowna to Nanaimo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kelowna 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 Kelowna to Nanaimo?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kelowna to Nanaimo (average of C$ 181). Flying from Kelowna to Nanaimo in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 558). 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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WestJet	CheapestC$ 117	AverageC$ 210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Pacific Coastal	CheapestC$ 315	AverageC$ 420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Pacific Coastal flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kelowna to Nanaimo flights typically cost between C$ 209 and C$ 415 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 141 on WestJet (6 Oct-13 Oct).

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The most flights from YLW to YCD are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Kelowna to Nanaimo on Cheapflights.

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Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 242.

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Flights via Vancouver (YVR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 22m.

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

Flights via Vancouver (YVR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 01m.

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