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Cheap flights from Montreal to Nanaimo from C$ 396

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — YCD
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 December 2025.

Mon 29/127:30 p.m.YUL - YCD
1 stop8h 09mWestJet
Mon 5/13:40 p.m.YCD - YUL
2 stops12h 25mWestJet
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,271
Fri 19/129:00 a.m.YUL - YCD
1 stop11h 41mAir Canada
Sun 21/126:20 p.m.YCD - YUL
2 stops12h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 9/12C$ 1,539
Wed 24/127:30 p.m.YUL - YCD
1 stop8h 09mWestJet
Mon 29/125:15 a.m.YCD - YUL
1 stop6h 57mWestJet
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,684
Thu 18/126:45 a.m.YUL - YCD
2 stops11h 23mWestJet
Mon 22/123:40 p.m.YCD - YUL
2 stops12h 25mWestJet
Deal found 8/12C$ 1,783

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) 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 9 December 2025.

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C$ 396

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Cheapest in

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Average price

C$ 791
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 9/1-12/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 52m total
  • Montreal to Nanaimo
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Price

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 9/1

7:30 p.m.-12:32 a.m.

1 stop8h 02m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 12/1

5:15 a.m.-7:05 a.m.

1 stop22h 50m

C$ 396

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 22/1

7:30 p.m.-12:32 a.m.

1 stop8h 02m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 26/1

3:40 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

2 stops12h 25m

C$ 441

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 16/4

6:45 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops11h 20m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 24/4

3:40 p.m.-12:38 a.m.

2 stops29h 58m

C$ 455

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 24/12

5:55 p.m.-3:08 p.m.

1 stop24h 13m

C$ 487

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 24/12

4:00 p.m.-9:36 p.m.

2 stops8h 36m

C$ 603

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 29/12

9:00 p.m.-9:26 a.m.

1 stop15h 26m

C$ 745

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Nanaimo (average of C$ 162). Flying from Montreal to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 257). 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 YMQ to YCD?

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal 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 9 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Montreal to Nanaimo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

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

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

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

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 94% of one-stop itineraries from Montreal to Nanaimo on Cheapflights.

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

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

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 686.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal 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: 8h 05m.

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

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

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 16m.

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 9 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from Montreal 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
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

YQU - YYC

After first flight cancelled they barely accommodated our flight to get to our destination, after 36 hours of travel and long layovers we arrived but the worst experience ever! I will definitely put claims in of the lost upgrades and lost time and money we had!!!
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,193 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

YQU - YYC

After first flight cancelled they barely accommodated our flight to get to our destination, after 36 hours of travel and long layovers we arrived but the worst experience ever! I will definitely put claims in of the lost upgrades and lost time and money we had!!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,514 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,193 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Nov 2025

YQU - YYC

After first flight cancelled they barely accommodated our flight to get to our destination, after 36 hours of travel and long layovers we arrived but the worst experience ever! I will definitely put claims in of the lost upgrades and lost time and money we had!!!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo from Montreal?

    For a flight from Montreal to Nanaimo, you will be flying into Nanaimo Arpt. Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is just 13.7 km from the centre of the city. Nanaimo Arpt is the only Nanaimo airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Montreal per day. 2 airlines have flights to Nanaimo Arpt from Montreal on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal to Nanaimo?

    Departing from Montreal to Nanaimo will take you 8h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3732 km.

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

    According to our current data, WestJet (C$ 401), and Air Canada (C$ 496) offers the cheapest pricing from Montreal to Nanaimo. Users have found that WestJet is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Nanaimo (average of C$ 162). Flying from Montreal to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 257). 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 Montreal to Nanaimo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 401AverageC$ 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 496AverageC$ 693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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