Cheap Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD)

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Flight deals from Vancouver International to Nanaimo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $172. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Nanaimo.$96 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $96, select.

Nanaimo.$113 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $113, select.

Nanaimo.$129 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $129, select.

Nanaimo.$156 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

Nanaimo.$172 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $172, select.

Nanaimo.$203 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $203, select.

Nanaimo.$206 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $206, select.

Nanaimo.$207 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $207, select.

Nanaimo.$265 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $265, select.

Nanaimo.$286 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $286, select.

Nanaimo.$465 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $465, select.

Nanaimo.$503 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.

Nanaimo.$537 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 24 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $537, select.

Nanaimo.$593 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May, returning Sun, 9 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $593, select.

Nanaimo.$668 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $668, select.

Nanaimo.$836 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $836, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Nanaimo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver International to Nanaimo flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Direct flights from Vancouver International to Nanaimo

Vancouver International to Nanaimo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Vancouver International to Nanaimo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Nanaimo.

Vancouver to Nanaimo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$96
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	31 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	101

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International to Nanaimo: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Vancouver International to Nanaimo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver International to Nanaimo is $96. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Vancouver International to Nanaimo?

31 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver International to Nanaimo.

Which airlines fly direct from Vancouver International to Nanaimo?

Lufthansa, Air Canada and Jazz Air fly direct from Vancouver International to Nanaimo.

How many flights are there a week from Vancouver International to Nanaimo?

As of July 2026, there are 101 flights per week flying from Vancouver International to Nanaimo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver International to Nanaimo?

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Nanaimo is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 31 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Nanaimo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nanaimo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Nanaimo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nanaimo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo with?

Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nanaimo.

Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD): what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 30 minutes.
Take your pick of 31 weekly Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight available. Air Canada operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
To ensure you get on your YVR to YCD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Air Canada is your gateway to exploring Nanaimo (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Canada.
Air Canada ranks as the top on-time carrier for YVR to YCD flights, with 81.67% of services landing as scheduled.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

$48 is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport flight. Return flights start from $96. These fares may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from YVR to YCD by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from YVR to YCD is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport.

Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

It's hard to beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport flight. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay and Kiwi Cove Lodge are great choices near YCD.
Explore beyond Nanaimo and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can pick up a Nanaimo Airport rental car from leading providers like National or Budget.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Nanaimo Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to central Nanaimo

From Nanaimo Airport, Nanaimo is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

The quietest month for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Nanaimo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nanaimo, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to YCD in February. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of Canada

Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nanaimo. Around 64 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver.
Around 88 kilometres east of Nanaimo, Surrey is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.