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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo from C$ 310

YOW — YCD
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Nanaimo

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nanaimo

Sun 18/106:55 a.m. -
1 stop7h 05m
Sat 24/102:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 08m
Deal found 9/10C$ 655
Sat 17/106:55 a.m. -
1 stop7h 05m
Fri 23/102:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 08m
Deal found 10/10C$ 755
Sat 17/107:20 a.m. -
2 stops10h 50m
Sat 24/103:45 p.m. -
2 stops10h 50m
Deal found 10/10C$ 773
Sat 17/107:20 a.m. -
2 stops10h 50m
Fri 23/103:45 p.m. -
2 stops10h 50m
Deal found 10/10C$ 802
Sat 17/104:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 15m
Thu 22/105:45 a.m. -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 10/10C$ 853
Sat 17/107:20 a.m. -
2 stops10h 50m
Wed 21/103:45 p.m. -
2 stops10h 50m
Deal found 10/10C$ 856
Sun 18/1010:00 a.m. -
2 stops27h 05m
Fri 23/108:20 p.m. -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 9/10C$ 873
Sun 18/1010:00 a.m. -
2 stops27h 05m
Thu 22/108:20 p.m. -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 9/10C$ 904

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Nanaimo

Round-trip from

C$ 936

One-way from

C$ 310

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 712
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 19/12-4/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Ottawa to Nanaimo
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 24/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Ottawa to Nanaimo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Sat 24/10

5:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop9h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 310
Quickest round-trip

OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Mon 19/10

6:55 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop7h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 486

OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Sat 24/10

7:00 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

3 stops11h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 520

OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Mon 19/10

4:15 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops25h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 578

OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Tue 27/10

7:50 a.m.-3:19 p.m.

2 stops10h 29m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 578

OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Tue 27/10

5:35 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

3 stops12h 40m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 738

OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Sat 19/12

5:30 a.m.-1:55 a.m.

2 stops22h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 4/1

5:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 936

OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Sat 19/12

6:55 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop18h 15m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 4/1

5:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 941

OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Sat 24/10

5:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop9h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 30/10

11:20 a.m.-12:56 a.m.

2 stops10h 36m

C$ 1,001

OttawaNanaimo

YOW Ottawa - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

YOWYCD

Ottawa

Thu 29/10

6:10 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

2 stops36h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 3/11

3:50 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

2 stops19h 40m

C$ 1,159

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo (average of C$ 527). Flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,068). 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.

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Nanaimo flights typically cost between C$ 521 and C$ 882 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 936 on WestJet (19 Dec-4 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanaimo

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.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,446 reviews
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Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

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
3,446 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,446 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

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
11,769 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,446 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

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

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo?

    Airlines like WestJet fly from Ottawa to Nanaimo in about 22h 25m. 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$ 474, 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$ 486. WestJet is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nanaimo (average of C$ 527). Flying from Ottawa to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,068). 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 Ottawa to Nanaimo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 474AverageC$ 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 486AverageC$ 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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