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July 14 - July 16

Cheapest

Best

YEG - Nanaimo

$304

$125

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July 17 - July 22

YEG - Nanaimo

$303

$126

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July 11 - July 16

YEG - Nanaimo

$306

$128

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July 8 - July 16

Earliest

YEG - Nanaimo

$298

$128

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July 17 - July 23

YEG - Nanaimo

$298

$129

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July 8 - July 15

Earliest

YEG - Nanaimo

$304

$129

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July 11 - July 14

YEG - Nanaimo

$310

$129

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July 21 - July 22

YEG - Nanaimo

$295

$129

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July 9 - July 15

YEG - Nanaimo

$305

$132

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July 18 - July 23

YEG - Nanaimo

$302

$134

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Insights for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

For cheap flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo, prices typically range from $177–$354, with a median fare of $227. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals can be found with consistent searching.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $171. Following closely are November, with a median of $175, and August, where the median fare is $184. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options for this route.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 2.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of journeys, you can expect two connections between Edmonton and Nanaimo.

A typical journey from Edmonton to Nanaimo takes about 6h 59m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

The distance between Edmonton and Nanaimo is 858 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Regular price: $219 - $537

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo is between $219 and $537. The current lowest deal is $125 with WestJet, for travel from Jul 14-Jul 16.

now $125

Low $219

High $537

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

The cheapest month to fly from YEA to YCD is October, with a median price of 171 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 713 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $171

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $713

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Direct flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

WestJet

Last-minute flights going from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

$331

$208

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

$323

$170

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

$304

$170

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

$298

$128

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

$304

$129

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

$275

$158

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

7 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 22

$355 → $171

52%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$355 → $171

52%

3 nights

Jul 11 - Jul 14

$310 → $129

58%

7 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 19

$355 → $174

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Edmonton - Nanaimo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Edmonton to Nanaimo are above the typical level, with a median price of $227.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $171

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo, with a median price of $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 6h 59m

The median flight duration from Edmonton to Nanaimo is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers direct flights

WestJet is an airline that offers direct flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo appear frequently, about 0.87 deals per day.

Edmonton main airports to depart from

Edmonton International (YEG)

Cheapest

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is a great option for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo.

📍 ~28 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$128

Nanaimo main airports to arrive at

Nanaimo (YCD)

Cheapest

Nanaimo Airport is a good option for travelers flying from Edmonton to Nanaimo.

📍 ~10 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$128

Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA)

Nanaimo Harbour Airport is another option for travelers arriving in Nanaimo from Edmonton.

📍 ~1 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$214

Airports nearby Nanaimo used as alternative

Victoria International (YYJ)

Victoria International offers significantly more flight options and is accessible by road from Nanaimo.

📍 ~80 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$99

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International is a major international gateway with extensive routes and potentially cheaper flights.

📍 ~50 km from Nanaimo (reachable by ferry or connecting flight)

💸 Flights from ~$74

CFB Comox (YQQ)

CFB Comox provides additional domestic capacity and alternative carrier options on Vancouver Island.

📍 ~100 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$96

Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA)

Nanaimo Harbour is convenient for quick seaplane transfers to Vancouver city center or YVR South Terminal.

📍 ~1 km from Nanaimo (reachable by local transport)

💸 Flights from ~$214

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Abbotsford International is a major hub for low-cost carriers, potentially offering significant savings.

📍 ~130 km from Nanaimo (reachable by ferry and car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nanaimo

45% AI deal score

$1,134

From YEG

Elite

Aug 09

Nanaimo, Canada

45% AI deal score

$1,134

From YEG

Elite

Aug 09

Nanaimo, Canada

45% AI deal score

$1,134

From YEG

Elite

Aug 09

Nanaimo, Canada

45% AI deal score

$1,134

From YEG

Elite

Jun 17

Nanaimo, Canada

45% AI deal score

$1,221

From YEG

Elite

Jun 30

Nanaimo, Canada

45% AI deal score

$1,298

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nanaimo

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $248. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a higher average price of $394. For those planning ahead, booking 60+ days out also shows a favorable average price of $256.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo is considered to be $177 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $227. Prices for the upper quartile of flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo have been observed around $354.

Historically, October has been the most affordable month to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo, with a median price of $171. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $175. The annual median price for this route is $227, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the overall average.

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