How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Riverside?

A quick flight from Nanaimo to Riverside can take about 19h 20m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 310. Airlines will cover a distance of 1738 km.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nanaimo to Riverside?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nanaimo to Riverside flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nanaimo to Riverside?

Users have found that booking a flight from Nanaimo to Riverside at least 45 days early can save you up to 34% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 45 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Nanaimo to Riverside for as little as C$ 278 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as C$ 393 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo to Riverside?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Riverside. Flights to Riverside from Nanaimo in September are about C$ 298 on average during September, but can be found for as low as C$ 109.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanaimo to Riverside?

If you book a flight to Riverside from Nanaimo, you will be flying from Nanaimo Arpt, which is the city’s only airport. Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is located 13.7 km from the centre of Nanaimo. There are 0 flights from Nanaimo Arpt to Riverside per day from 2 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Nanaimo to Riverside?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to Riverside by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

C$ 173+ Flights from Nanaimo to Riverside

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nanaimo to Riverside?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Nanaimo to Riverside flights typically cost between C$ 259 and C$ 435 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 310 on WestJet (29 Jan-7 Feb).

Cheap flight deals from Nanaimo to Riverside

Round-trip from	C$ 310
One-way from	C$ 173
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 383

WestJet
29/1-7/2
2 total stops
46h 34m total
Nanaimo to Riverside

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28/10
1 total stop
19h 20m total
Nanaimo to Riverside

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 149 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 45 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Sun 28/125:15 a.m.YCD - LAX

1 stop16h 48mWestJet

Sat 3/15:45 p.m.LAX - YCD

1 stop6h 47mWestJet

Deal found 13/9C$ 750

Sun 28/126:00 a.m.YCD - LAX

2 stops9h 17mAir Canada

Sat 3/16:40 a.m.LAX - YCD

2 stops14h 56mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9C$ 973

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Fri 30/13:40 p.m.YCD - LAX

1 stop19h 20mWestJet

Sat 7/211:50 a.m.LAX - YCD

1 stop27h 14mWestJet

Deal found 13/9C$ 310

Thu 29/16:00 a.m.YCD - LAX

1 stop5h 48mAir Canada

Sat 7/26:10 p.m.LAX - YCD

1 stop15h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9C$ 329

Thu 29/13:40 p.m.YCD - LAX

1 stop19h 20mWestJet

Sat 7/211:50 a.m.LAX - YCD

1 stop27h 14mWestJet

Deal found 13/9C$ 310

Fri 13/311:55 a.m.YCD - LAX

1 stop23h 32mWestJet

Wed 25/37:00 a.m.LAX - YCD

1 stop17h 26mWestJet

Deal found 13/9C$ 352

One-way flights from Nanaimo to Riverside
Search for one-way flight options from Nanaimo to Riverside. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/103:40 p.m.YCD - LAX

1 stop19h 20mWestJet

Deal found 13/9C$ 173

Thu 15/16:00 a.m.YCD - LAX

1 stop5h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9C$ 176

Thu 15/15:15 a.m.YCD - LAX

2 stops29h 45mWestJet

Deal found 14/9C$ 188

Tue 28/106:00 a.m.YCD - LAX

2 stops11h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9C$ 724

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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 30/1

3:40 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop19h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

11:50 a.m.-3:04 p.m.

1 stop27h 14m

C$ 310

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 29/1

3:40 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop19h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

11:50 a.m.-3:04 p.m.

1 stop27h 14m

C$ 310

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 29/1

6:00 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop5h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

6:10 p.m.-9:26 a.m.

1 stop15h 16m

C$ 329

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 13/3

11:55 a.m.-11:27 a.m.

1 stop23h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

7:00 a.m.-12:26 a.m.

1 stop17h 26m

C$ 352

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 28/10

3:40 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop19h 20m

C$ 173

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 15/1

6:00 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop5h 48m

C$ 176

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 15/1

5:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops29h 45m

C$ 188

NanaimoLos Angeles

YCD - LAX

YCDLAX

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 28/10

6:00 a.m.-5:41 p.m.

2 stops11h 41m

C$ 724

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Riverside (average of C$ 231). Flying from Nanaimo to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 295). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YCD to R1V?

When flying from Nanaimo to Riverside, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet and Air Canada from Nanaimo to Riverside. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,091 reviews

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanaimo to Riverside?
If you book a flight to Riverside from Nanaimo, you will be flying from Nanaimo Arpt, which is the city’s only airport. Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is located 13.7 km from the centre of Nanaimo. There are 0 flights from Nanaimo Arpt to Riverside per day from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Riverside?
A quick flight from Nanaimo to Riverside can take about 19h 20m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 310. Airlines will cover a distance of 1738 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Nanaimo to Riverside that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Nanaimo to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Nanaimo to Riverside?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nanaimo to Riverside.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nanaimo to Riverside?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to Riverside 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 Riverside?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Riverside (average of C$ 231). Flying from Nanaimo to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 295). 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 Nanaimo to Riverside

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
WestJet	CheapestC$ 243	AverageC$ 386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 342	AverageC$ 589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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