How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

Departing from Nanaimo to Vancouver will take you 35m. The distance between Nanaimo and Vancouver is about 53 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Nanaimo to Vancouver is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 36 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 69. These flights start at 80% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Vancouver, 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 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver? While on average our users pay C$ 1,234, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 73. The most popular route (Nanaimo Arpt - Vancouver Intl), is priced around C$ 121.

What are the most reliable airlines from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Nanaimo to Vancouver on time: Air Canada (71%), Jazz (71%), WestJet Encore (70%).

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

Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), located 13.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver. 2 airlines have flights from Nanaimo Arpt to Vancouver on a regular basis. Booking flights from Nanaimo Arpt to Vancouver should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Vancouver per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to Vancouver 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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Round-trip from	C$ 93
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Popular in	September
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Average price	C$ 324

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8/10-12/10
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1h 10m total
Nanaimo to Vancouver

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0h 35m total
Nanaimo to Vancouver

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NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 10/12

3:45 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

Nonstop0h 40m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 78

NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 8/10

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

Nonstop0h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/10

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

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 104

NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 13/10

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

Nonstop0h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 20/10

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

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 119

NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 14/10

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

Nonstop0h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 15/10

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

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 122

NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 8/10

5:50 a.m.-6:25 a.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/10

7:25 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop0h 30m

C$ 128

NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 6/10

2:45 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 23/10

10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 30m

C$ 128

NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 6/12

5:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops7h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 131

NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 3/11

5:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops7h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 153

NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 14/10

3:25 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 164

NanaimoVancouver

YCD Nanaimo Arpt - YVR Vancouver Intl

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 3/10

3:25 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 15m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 176

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nanaimo to Vancouver is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 71% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Nanaimo to Vancouver

The most flights from YCD to 8CA are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Nanaimo to Vancouver flights typically cost between C$ 101 and C$ 520 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 93 on WestJet (8 Oct-12 Oct).

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver

See what other customers who have flown with WestJet and Air Canada from Nanaimo to Vancouver have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,443 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,443 reviews

WestJet

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3,443 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,630 reviews

WestJet

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3,443 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Blaine,Dec 2025

YYC - YVR

The worst I’ve ever had in 50 years of flying

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver?
Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), located 13.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver. 2 airlines have flights from Nanaimo Arpt to Vancouver on a regular basis. Booking flights from Nanaimo Arpt to Vancouver should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Vancouver per day.
How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver?
Departing from Nanaimo to Vancouver will take you 35m. The distance between Nanaimo and Vancouver is about 53 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nanaimo to Vancouver round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Nanaimo to Vancouver is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 36 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 69. These flights start at 80% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Nanaimo to Vancouver?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Nanaimo to Vancouver on time: Air Canada (71%), Jazz (71%), WestJet Encore (70%).
What are the cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver? While on average our users pay C$ 1,234, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 73. The most popular route (Nanaimo Arpt - Vancouver Intl), is priced around C$ 121.
Can I find deals for flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Nanaimo to Vancouver flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nanaimo to Vancouver 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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WestJet	CheapestC$ 36	AverageC$ 137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 69	AverageC$ 175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nanaimo to Vancouver is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 71% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Nanaimo to Vancouver

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The most flights from YCD to 8CA are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Nanaimo to Vancouver flights typically cost between C$ 101 and C$ 520 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 93 on WestJet (8 Oct-12 Oct).

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nanaimo to Vancouver. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver

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Nanaimo to Vancouver flights typically cost between C$ 101 and C$ 520 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 93 on WestJet (8 Oct-12 Oct).