What’s the fastest layover option from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

Flights via Calgary (YYC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 22m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

Calgary (YYC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Nanaimo to Ottawa on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 15m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 688.

How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

A quick flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa can take about 10h 50m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 358. Airlines will cover a distance of 3602 km.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa round-trip from C$ 357. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -10.0 C).

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa as you normally would.

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

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How can I find direct flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

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

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Tue 20/103:45 p.m. -

2 stops10h 50m

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Deal found 13/9C$ 358

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Deal found 13/9C$ 375

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2 stops26h 00m

Deal found 13/9C$ 407

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Round-trip from	C$ 358
One-way from	C$ 181
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 575

WestJet
20/10-24/10
4 total stops
34h 50m total
Nanaimo to Ottawa

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8/10-31/12
2 total stops
42h 10m total
Nanaimo to Ottawa

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NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 8/10

3:45 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops42h 10m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 181

NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 26/10

3:50 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 197

NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 2/10

3:45 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops10h 50m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 218

NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 2/10

2:45 p.m.-12:53 a.m.

1 stop7h 08m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 261

Quickest round-trip

NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 29/9

5:45 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 261

NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 20/10

3:45 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops10h 50m

Ottawa

Sat 24/10

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

2 stops24h 00m

C$ 358

NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 17/10

5:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

Ottawa

Wed 21/10

8:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 409

NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 1/11

3:50 p.m.-11:01 p.m.

2 stops29h 11m

Ottawa

Mon 9/11

6:10 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops12h 05m

C$ 416

NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 29/10

5:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop6h 45m

Ottawa

Wed 4/11

4:15 p.m.-1:55 a.m.

1 stop11h 40m

C$ 421

NanaimoOttawa

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YOW Ottawa

YCDYOW

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 30/9

5:45 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops8h 50m

Ottawa

Tue 13/10

8:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 450

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Prices

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa (average of C$ 432). Flying from Nanaimo to Ottawa in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,039). 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 Nanaimo to Ottawa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Nanaimo to Ottawa flights typically cost between C$ 558 and C$ 999 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 358 on WestJet (20 Oct-24 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from Nanaimo to Ottawa 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

3,446 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

YWG - YYZ

I hope there’s a complimentary wi-fi during flight if no entertainment is available. Also, the cabin is a little bit warm during the flight and it’s also late but I’m not worried about 20 mins late. It’s more of comfort I guess but the crews are awesome. The pilot did an amazing take off and landing.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,446 reviews

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,446 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

YWG - YYZ

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,644 reviews

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,446 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

YWG - YYZ

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How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa?
A quick flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa can take about 10h 50m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 358. Airlines will cover a distance of 3602 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nanaimo to Ottawa round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa round-trip from C$ 357. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Nanaimo to Ottawa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to Ottawa 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 Nanaimo to Ottawa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa (average of C$ 432). Flying from Nanaimo to Ottawa in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,039). 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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WestJet	CheapestC$ 357	AverageC$ 558	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 393	AverageC$ 676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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Nanaimo to Ottawa flights typically cost between C$ 558 and C$ 999 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 358 on WestJet (20 Oct-24 Oct).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

Calgary (YYC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Nanaimo to Ottawa on Cheapflights.

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Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 688.

What’s the fastest layover option from Nanaimo to Ottawa?

Flights via Calgary (YYC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 22m.

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Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 15m.

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Nanaimo to Ottawa flights typically cost between C$ 558 and C$ 999 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 358 on WestJet (20 Oct-24 Oct).