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Cheap flights from Montreal to Nanaimo from C$ 207

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — YCD
29 Apr — 6 May1
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 30 March 2026.

Wed 29/47:15 a.m.
YUL
-
YCD
2 stops10h 55m
WestJet
Wed 6/53:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
3 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 30/3C$ 455
Thu 7/55:30 p.m.
YUL
-
YCD
2 stops24h 40m
WestJet
Sat 23/53:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
2 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 27/3C$ 520
Fri 1/58:00 p.m.
YUL
-
YCD
1 stop7h 30m
WestJet
Sat 2/53:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
2 stops21h 45m
WestJet
Deal found 29/3C$ 569
Wed 8/78:00 p.m.
YUL
-
YCD
2 stops22h 10m
WestJet
Sun 12/72:30 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
2 stops13h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 29/3C$ 582
Sat 18/45:55 p.m.
YUL
-
YCD
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/43:40 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3C$ 583
Mon 6/76:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YCD
2 stops11h 25m
WestJet
Fri 10/73:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YUL
2 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 29/3C$ 591

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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 30 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 455

One-way from

C$ 207

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 412
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 23h 15m total
  • Montreal to Nanaimo
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Montreal to Nanaimo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 180 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease (C$ 108 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 29/4

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

2 stops10h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 6/5

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

2 stops12h 20m

C$ 459

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 1/5

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

1 stop7h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 2/5

5:45 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 601

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 24/6

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

2 stops10h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 28/6

2:30 p.m.-7:05 a.m.

2 stops13h 35m

C$ 627

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 13/7

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

1 stop10h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 23/7

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

2 stops12h 20m

C$ 672

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 22/6

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

2 stops24h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 30/6

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

2 stops12h 20m

C$ 679

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 2/5

9:30 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops16h 30m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 17/5

9:05 a.m.-8:48 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

C$ 714
Quickest round-trip

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 30/4

9:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

2 stops14h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 17/5

5:50 a.m.-4:58 p.m.

1 stop8h 08m

C$ 744
Cheapest one-way

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 28/4

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

3 stops10h 55m

C$ 245
Quickest one-way

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 1/5

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

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 406

MontrealNanaimo

YUL - YCD

YULYCD

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 14/4

8:10 p.m.-9:25 a.m.

2 stops16h 15m

C$ 424

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Nanaimo (average of C$ 177). 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’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 87% 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$ 630.

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: 7h 19m.

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 30 March 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
3,308 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joseph,Feb 2026

YYJ - YEG

Is just a domestic flight can't complain at all..but everything is great..
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,308 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,308 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joseph,Feb 2026

YYJ - YEG

Is just a domestic flight can't complain at all..but everything is great..
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,866 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,308 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joseph,Feb 2026

YYJ - YEG

Is just a domestic flight can't complain at all..but everything is great..

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 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$ 197), and Air Canada (C$ 499) offers the cheapest pricing from Montreal to Nanaimo. Users have found that WestJet is 72% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Nanaimo (average of C$ 177). 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$ 197AverageC$ 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 499AverageC$ 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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