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Cheap flights from Montreal to Nanaimo from C$ 229

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — YCD
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
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 24 July 2026.

Mon 14/97:15 a.m.
YUL
-
YCD
2 stops10h 55m
WestJet
Mon 21/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
2 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 21/7C$ 418
Tue 29/97:15 a.m.
YUL
-
YCD
2 stops10h 55m
WestJet
Fri 2/103:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
2 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 22/7C$ 486
Thu 3/96:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YCD
2 stops11h 05m
WestJet
Sun 13/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
2 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 23/7C$ 512
Thu 3/98:30 a.m.
YUL
-
YCD
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
2 stops12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7C$ 539

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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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 418

One-way from

C$ 229

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July

Cheapest in

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Average price

C$ 671
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 14/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 23h 15m total
  • Montreal to Nanaimo
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Montreal to Nanaimo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 122 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 29/9

7:15 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops10h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 2/10

3:45 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

2 stops12h 20m

C$ 487

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 14/9

7:15 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops10h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 21/9

8:20 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 553

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 8/9

6:30 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

2 stops16h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 21/9

2:45 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

1 stop6h 54m

C$ 597
Quickest round-trip

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 13/10

8:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop7h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 16/10

8:20 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 673
Cheapest one-way

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 8/9

5:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops24h 40m

C$ 229

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 10/10

7:15 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

3 stops34h 55m

C$ 234
Quickest one-way

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 25/9

8:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 245

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 25/9

5:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops24h 40m

C$ 248

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 9/10

5:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops24h 40m

C$ 255

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 18/9

5:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops24h 40m

C$ 275

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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to Nanaimo

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Nanaimo (average of C$ 265). Flying from Montreal to Nanaimo in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,064). 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’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 74% 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.

Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 663.

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 Calgary (YYC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 45m.

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 Calgary (YYC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 30m.

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 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
3,416 reviews
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Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

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

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

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
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,379 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,416 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Montreal to Nanaimo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 10h 55m. 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$ 199), and Air Canada (C$ 401) offers the cheapest pricing from Montreal to Nanaimo.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Nanaimo (average of C$ 265). Flying from Montreal to Nanaimo in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,064). 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$ 199AverageC$ 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 401AverageC$ 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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