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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo from C$ 38

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — YCD
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 July 2026.

Thu 8/102:35 p.m.
YVR
-
YCD
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Sun 11/103:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YVR
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 24/7C$ 87
Fri 11/92:35 p.m.
YVR
-
YCD
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Sun 13/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YVR
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 26/7C$ 89
Thu 8/102:35 p.m.
YVR
-
YCD
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Mon 12/103:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YVR
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 24/7C$ 107
Wed 9/92:35 p.m.
YVR
-
YCD
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Thu 10/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YVR
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 25/7C$ 133
Tue 25/82:35 p.m.
YVR
-
YCD
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Tue 1/93:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YVR
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 26/7C$ 149
Sat 15/82:35 p.m.
YVR
-
YCD
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Mon 17/83:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YVR
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 23/7C$ 159
Sat 22/82:35 p.m.
YVR
-
YCD
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Tue 25/83:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YVR
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 27/7C$ 161
Fri 21/82:35 p.m.
YVR
-
YCD
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Fri 28/83:45 p.m.
YCD
-
YVR
Nonstop0h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 24/7C$ 164

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 28 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 87

One-way from

C$ 38

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 386

Good round-trip deal

C$ 137 or less
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 8/10-11/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Vancouver to Nanaimo
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 8/10
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 35m total
  • Vancouver to Nanaimo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 59% potential increase in price (C$ 699 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 57% potential price decrease (C$ 174 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl 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 28 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Fri 11/9

2:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 13/9

3:45 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 89

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Tue 25/8

2:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 1/9

3:45 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 149

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Mon 24/8

2:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 31/8

3:45 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 162

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Fri 21/8

2:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 28/8

3:45 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 164

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Wed 9/9

2:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 10/9

5:45 a.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 223
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Thu 8/10

2:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 38

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Fri 2/10

2:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 61

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/9

2:35 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 71

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/9

5:40 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

2 stops6h 50m

C$ 138

VancouverNanaimo

YVR - YCD

YVRYCD

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/10

6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 149

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to YCD?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl 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 28 July 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 85% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo flights typically cost between C$ 120 and C$ 168 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 87 on WestJet (8 Oct-11 Oct).

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 28 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,415 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

YVR - PVR

I didn't realize there would be no in-flight screens to watch a movie...so I just stared outside for 5 hours or slept. Oops. It's fine, I just didn't realize! It might be grrrrrreat if they sold headsets that were compatible with iphones...the earphones they have don't fit my phone, my bad anyways, I should have prepped better.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,415 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,415 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

YVR - PVR

I didn't realize there would be no in-flight screens to watch a movie...so I just stared outside for 5 hours or slept. Oops. It's fine, I just didn't realize! It might be grrrrrreat if they sold headsets that were compatible with iphones...the earphones they have don't fit my phone, my bad anyways, I should have prepped better.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,399 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,415 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

YVR - PVR

I didn't realize there would be no in-flight screens to watch a movie...so I just stared outside for 5 hours or slept. Oops. It's fine, I just didn't realize! It might be grrrrrreat if they sold headsets that were compatible with iphones...the earphones they have don't fit my phone, my bad anyways, I should have prepped better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl 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 Vancouver Intl?

    If you book a flight to Nanaimo from Vancouver Intl, you will be flying to Nanaimo Arpt, which is the city’s only airport. Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is located 13.7 km from the centre of Nanaimo. There are 9 flights from Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo Arpt per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

    A quick flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo can take about 35m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 87. The distance between Vancouver Intl Airport and Nanaimo is about 53 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 51, WestJet will fly you from Vancouver Intl Airport 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$ 53. These flights start at 84% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo are WestJet Encore (94%), WestJet (94%) and Aeromexico (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo? While on average our users pay C$ 157, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 128. The most popular route (Vancouver Intl - Nanaimo Arpt), is priced around C$ 106.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl 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 28 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 51AverageC$ 113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 53AverageC$ 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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