How to find cheap flights to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Nanaimo Airport is $808. A round-trip plane ticket to YCD right now is $1,954.
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Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Nanaimo, where Nanaimo Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some awesome early bird deals.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Nanaimo by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Nanaimo Airport.
Best time to go to Nanaimo
May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Nanaimo.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to YCD, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Fly to Nanaimo in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to YCD, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is May. Lock in your plane tickets to Nanaimo then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF), August is when Nanaimo is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
December sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -1ºC (30ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF).
July often brings more sun than cloud. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Nanaimo.
November has the wettest weather. You can expect around 14 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Nanaimo Airport (YCD): What you need to know
Fly to Nanaimo without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Nanaimo Airport:
Think about booking your YCD plane ticket with Air Canada. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 78% of flights into this hub arriving on time.
Your flight will land in the UTC-7 timezone at YCD.
Land, relax, and settle in quickly with a stay close to Nanaimo Airport. Put your bags down at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay after your flight to YCD. Or book a room at Kiwi Cove Lodge before continuing to your next destination.
Grab the keys to a car hire in YCD from well-known companies like National and Budget. Having your own wheels means you can venture beyond Nanaimo and explore places that aren't on every traveller's list.
Nanaimo Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This percentage is a snapshot of how reliably flights from YCD arrive at their destination as planned.
Nanaimo Airport is located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Getting to central Nanaimo from Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
YCD is located about 18 kilometres from central Nanaimo.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to YCD, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Nanaimo, unpack your bags at one of these comfy options:
Nanaimo highlights
These top attractions should feature on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Nanaimo:
Scenery tours Vancouver Island: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 6 kilometres north-west of the centre.
Chinese Memorial Gardens Park: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Nanaimo. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres north of the centre.
Wildheart Adventures: Looking for more reasons to visit Nanaimo? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 11 kilometres south-east of the city centre.
How to get to Vancouver from Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
The nearby city of Vancouver is about 97 kilometres from YCD. Heading to the centre by cab or ride-share usually takes around 2 hours 50 minutes.
If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 10 hours 50 minutes to make the trip.
Travelling from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Surrey
If Surrey is where you're travelling to, public transport takes around 12 hours 30 minutes from Nanaimo Airport. This city is about 72 kilometres from YCD.
Going there by car takes roughly 3 hours 15 minutes.
Explore more of Canada
Canada has plenty more ways to surprise you. Continue on to Vancouver, located about 56 kilometres north-east of Nanaimo. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall should be on your must-see list. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the city's closest major airport.
Surrey is another popular destination in Canada and is roughly 72 kilometres east of Nanaimo. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.
Add one more stop to the mix with Victoria, which is roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Nanaimo. Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour make the trip worthwhile. You can get to this city by flying to Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
