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Cheap flights from Portland to Nanaimo from C$ 118

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — YCD
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Nanaimo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 280

One-way from

C$ 118

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 452
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 30/5-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 24m total
  • Portland to Nanaimo
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 37m total
  • Portland to Nanaimo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Fri 30/56:15 a.m.PDX - YCD
1 stop4h 44mAir Canada
Sun 15/69:05 a.m.YCD - PDX
1 stop5h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 280
Fri 30/51:45 p.m.PDX - YCD
2 stops25h 24mWestJet
Sun 15/63:40 p.m.YCD - PDX
2 stops21h 12mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 610
Thu 12/66:15 a.m.PDX - YCD
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/62:45 p.m.YCD - PDX
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 784

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Portland

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Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandNanaimo

PDX - YCD

PDXYCD

Portland

Fri 30/5

6:15 a.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop4h 44m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 15/6

9:05 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

C$ 280

PortlandNanaimo

PDX - YCD

PDXYCD

Portland

Fri 30/5

1:45 p.m.-3:09 p.m.

2 stops25h 24m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 15/6

3:40 p.m.-12:52 p.m.

2 stops21h 12m

C$ 610

PortlandNanaimo

PDX - YCD

PDXYCD

Portland

Thu 12/6

6:15 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 19/6

2:45 p.m.-6:46 p.m.

1 stop4h 01m

C$ 784

PortlandNanaimo

PDX - YCD

PDXYCD

Portland

Thu 5/6

1:45 p.m.-7:22 p.m.

1 stop5h 37m

C$ 118

PortlandNanaimo

PDX - YCD

PDXYCD

Portland

Wed 11/6

3:42 p.m.-8:29 a.m.

2 stops16h 47m

C$ 144

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Nanaimo

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Nanaimo (average of C$ 208). Flying from Portland to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 394). 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.

Rainfall in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanaimo ranges from 20.0 - 160.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nanaimo when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanaimo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,228 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Nanaimo, with prices starting at C$ 280. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by WestJet and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 610 and C$ 784, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Nanaimo (average of C$ 208). Flying from Portland to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 394). 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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