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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YCD
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Nanaimo Arpt are usually found in September or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Nanaimo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) 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 26 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.
Wed 3/125:40 a.m.YOW - YCD
2 stops36h 28mWestJet
Wed 10/125:15 a.m.YCD - YOW
1 stop8h 38mWestJet
Deal found 26/11C$ 1,160
Thu 18/125:50 p.m.YOW - YCD
1 stop6h 46mAir Canada
Sat 20/126:00 a.m.YCD - YOW
1 stop6h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 24/11C$ 2,431
Best flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Ottawa to Nanaimo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
Sat 17/16:00 a.m.YOW - YCD
1 stop8h 20mWestJet
Mon 19/15:15 a.m.YCD - YOW
2 stops10h 06mWestJet
Deal found 24/11C$ 365
Sun 1/35:50 p.m.YOW - YCD
1 stop6h 46mAir Canada
Tue 31/36:00 a.m.YCD - YOW
1 stop6h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 25/11C$ 518
Sun 1/35:45 p.m.YOW - YCD
1 stop20h 20mWestJet
Tue 31/311:50 a.m.YCD - YOW
2 stops9h 49mWestJet
Deal found 25/11C$ 487
Last-minute flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Ottawa to Nanaimo. Data last updated 26 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 3/125:40 a.m.YOW - YCD
2 stops36h 28mWestJet
Wed 10/125:15 a.m.YCD - YOW
1 stop8h 38mWestJet
Deal found 26/11C$ 1,160
Thu 18/125:50 p.m.YOW - YCD
1 stop6h 46mAir Canada
Sat 20/126:00 a.m.YCD - YOW
1 stop6h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 24/11C$ 2,431
One-way flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo
Search for one-way flight options from Ottawa to Nanaimo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
Mon 1/126:30 p.m.YOW - YCD
2 stops17h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 24/11C$ 413
Thu 25/127:25 p.m.YOW - YCD
2 stops17h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 24/11C$ 463
Mon 1/125:40 a.m.YOW - YCD
3 stops45h 59mWestJet
Deal found 24/11C$ 480
Thu 25/126:00 a.m.YOW - YCD
1 stop8h 20mWestJet
Deal found 24/11C$ 507
Mon 1/128:50 a.m.YOW - YCD
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11C$ 547
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo that are best for you.
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Ottawa
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Nanaimo
Route
Depart
Return
Price
OttawaNanaimo
YOW - YCD
YOWYCD
Ottawa
Sat 17/1
6:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
1 stop8h 20m
Nanaimo Arpt
Mon 19/1
5:15 a.m.-6:21 p.m.
2 stops10h 06m
C$ 365
OttawaNanaimo
YOW - YCD
YOWYCD
Ottawa
Sun 1/3
5:45 p.m.-11:05 a.m.
1 stop20h 20m
Nanaimo Arpt
Tue 31/3
11:50 a.m.-12:39 a.m.
2 stops9h 49m
C$ 487
OttawaNanaimo
YOW - YCD
YOWYCD
Ottawa
Sun 1/3
5:50 p.m.-9:36 p.m.
1 stop6h 46m
Nanaimo Arpt
Tue 31/3
6:00 a.m.-3:53 p.m.
1 stop6h 53m
C$ 518
OttawaNanaimo
YOW - YCD
YOWYCD
Ottawa
Mon 1/12
6:30 p.m.-9:26 a.m.
2 stops17h 56m
C$ 413
OttawaNanaimo
YOW - YCD
YOWYCD
Ottawa
Thu 25/12
7:25 p.m.-9:26 a.m.
2 stops17h 01m
C$ 463
OttawaNanaimo
YOW - YCD
YOWYCD
Ottawa
Mon 1/12
5:40 a.m.-12:39 a.m.
3 stops45h 59m
C$ 480
OttawaNanaimo
YOW - YCD
YOWYCD
Ottawa
Thu 25/12
6:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
1 stop8h 20m
C$ 507
OttawaNanaimo
YOW - YCD
YOWYCD
Ottawa
Mon 1/12
8:50 a.m.-3:08 p.m.
1 stop9h 18m
C$ 547
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo (average of C$ 143). Flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 240). 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 YOW to YCD?
Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa 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 26 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Calgary (YYC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 77% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Nanaimo on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa 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$ 474.
What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa 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 08m.
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 26 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo, such as WestJet and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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
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
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
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Airlines like WestJet fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo in about 8h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Ottawa and Nanaimo is about 3602 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 331, WestJet will fly you from Ottawa to Nanaimo and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Canada for as low as C$ 348. WestJet is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Nanaimo?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo (average of C$ 143). Flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 240). 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.
Explore flights to Nanaimo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 26 November 2025.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
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