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Cheap flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver from C$ 49

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — YVR
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to Vancouver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 January 2026.

Sat 7/23:40 p.m.YCD - YVR
Nonstop0h 36mWestJet
Sat 7/27:45 p.m.YVR - YCD
1 stop4h 41mWestJet
Deal found 3/1C$ 124
Thu 5/23:40 p.m.YCD - YVR
Nonstop0h 36mWestJet
Mon 9/22:30 p.m.YVR - YCD
Nonstop0h 35mWestJet
Deal found 1/1C$ 125
Sun 22/26:00 a.m.YCD - YVR
Nonstop0h 35mAir Canada
Sun 1/31:50 p.m.YVR - YCD
Nonstop0h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 2/1C$ 136
Sat 7/26:00 a.m.YCD - YVR
Nonstop0h 35mAir Canada
Sat 7/28:55 a.m.YVR - YCD
Nonstop0h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 2/1C$ 205
Sat 6/610:25 a.m.YCD - YVR
1 stop4h 10mWestJet
Fri 12/62:35 p.m.YVR - YCD
Nonstop0h 34mWestJet
Deal found 3/1C$ 231
Sun 22/25:15 a.m.YCD - YVR
2 stops6h 25mWestJet
Sun 1/32:30 p.m.YVR - YCD
Nonstop0h 35mWestJet
Deal found 2/1C$ 235
Sat 6/69:05 a.m.YCD - YVR
Nonstop0h 35mAir Canada
Fri 12/68:00 a.m.YVR - YCD
Nonstop0h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 3/1C$ 260
Sun 22/23:40 p.m.YCD - YVR
Nonstop0h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/37:50 p.m.YVR - YCD
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1C$ 264

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanaimo (YCD) to Vancouver (8CA). 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 3 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 124

One-way from

C$ 49

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March

Cheapest in

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Average price

C$ 255
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 7/2-7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 17m total
  • Nanaimo to Vancouver
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 35m total
  • Nanaimo to Vancouver
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease (C$ 26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 7/2

3:40 p.m.-4:16 p.m.

Nonstop0h 36m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 7/2

7:45 p.m.-12:26 a.m.

1 stop4h 41m

C$ 124

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 5/2

3:40 p.m.-4:16 p.m.

Nonstop0h 36m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 9/2

2:30 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 125

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 22/2

6:00 a.m.-6:35 a.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

1:50 p.m.-2:21 p.m.

Nonstop0h 31m

C$ 136

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 7/2

6:00 a.m.-6:35 a.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 7/2

8:55 a.m.-9:26 a.m.

Nonstop0h 31m

C$ 205

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 6/6

10:25 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

1 stop4h 10m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 12/6

2:35 p.m.-3:09 p.m.

Nonstop0h 34m

C$ 231

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 22/2

5:15 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops6h 25m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

2:30 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 235

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 6/6

9:05 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 12/6

8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 30m

C$ 260

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 22/2

3:40 p.m.-4:16 p.m.

Nonstop0h 36m

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/3

7:50 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop15h 15m

C$ 264

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 28/4

3:40 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Nonstop0h 35m

C$ 49

NanaimoVancouver

YCD - YVR

YCDYVR

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 22/2

3:40 p.m.-4:16 p.m.

Nonstop0h 36m

C$ 54

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

Find hourly flight availability from Nanaimo to Vancouver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 January 2026.

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 61% on airfare.

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 3 January 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. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Nanaimo to Vancouver

Explore weekly flight availability from Nanaimo to Vancouver. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 January 2026.

The most flights from YCD to 8CA are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Vancouver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vancouver. 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 Vancouver. Reviews last updated 3 January 2026.
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
3,231 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Reviews

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
3,231 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,231 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Reviews

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
10,589 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,231 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Food

6.2

Reviews

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

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  • 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 7 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$ 46 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 55. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 42. Harbour Air Seaplanes flights start at C$ 47 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 62 one-way.

  • 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: ANA (87%), Lufthansa (87%), Air Canada (84%).

  • 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$ 1,141, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 95. The most popular route (Nanaimo Arpt - Vancouver Intl), is priced around C$ 125.

  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Nanaimo to Vancouver

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 46AverageC$ 103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 55AverageC$ 226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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