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

A quick flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo can take about 31m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 354. 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$ 58, Air Canada will fly you from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on WestJet for as low as C$ 67. These flights start at 83% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo

The most flights from YVR to YCD are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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.

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).

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 (87%), WestJet (87%) and Aeromexico (87%).

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 4 flights from Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo Arpt per day from 2 different airlines.

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

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Round-trip from	C$ 157
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Average price	C$ 185

Air Canada
10/2-28/2
Nonstop
1h 06m total
Vancouver to Nanaimo

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0h 35m total
Vancouver to Nanaimo

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Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/12

2:40 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

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Wed 31/12

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

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Sat 5/12

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YVR Vancouver Intl - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

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Thu 3/12

9:05 a.m.-9:36 a.m.

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

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C$ 109

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Mon 23/11

9:05 a.m.-9:36 a.m.

Nonstop0h 31m

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

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Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/11

9:05 a.m.-9:36 a.m.

Nonstop0h 31m

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Wed 31/12

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

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C$ 113

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YVR Vancouver Intl - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

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Vancouver Intl

Sat 12/12

2:40 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

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3:50 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 40m

C$ 210

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YVR Vancouver Intl - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

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Wed 9/12

1:30 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

2 stops11h 25m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 214

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YVR Vancouver Intl - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

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Thu 26/11

3:30 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

2 stops9h 25m

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

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Sat 26/12

9:05 a.m.-9:36 a.m.

Nonstop0h 31m

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Wed 31/12

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

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C$ 231

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YVR Vancouver Intl - YCD Nanaimo Arpt

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Mon 23/11

3:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

1 stop4h 45m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 236

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

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 83% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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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.

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Seth,Sep 2026

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The people from check-in, to the cabin crew, to flight crew were all pleasant and efficient. The under seat space were a little cramped.

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Seth,Sep 2026

YVR - YYC

The people from check-in, to the cabin crew, to flight crew were all pleasant and efficient. The under seat space were a little cramped.

Air Canada

7.1

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8.0

Excellent

Seth,Sep 2026

YVR - YYC

The people from check-in, to the cabin crew, to flight crew were all pleasant and efficient. The under seat space were a little cramped.

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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 4 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 31m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 354. 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$ 58, Air Canada will fly you from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on WestJet for as low as C$ 67. These flights start at 83% 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 (87%), WestJet (87%) and Aeromexico (87%).
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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Weekly flight availability from Vancouver Intl Airport to Nanaimo

The most flights from YVR to YCD are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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