Can I fly direct from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

Direct flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo are not common. Historically, only about 2.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stops, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

A direct flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo typically takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 858 kilometers. However, flights with one stop have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 5 hours and 10 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo come up frequently. This route is classified as one where good deals appear regularly. Travelers looking for value on this route can expect to see favorable prices with some consistency across the trailing quarter.

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Edmonton to Nanaimo: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

For cheap flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo, the most economical time to travel is typically in October, with a median fare of $171. Following closely, November also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $175. You can also find good value in August, where the median fare is around $184.

Fares for the Edmonton to Nanaimo route typically range from $178–$359, with a median price of $229. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 60% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating frequent opportunities for savings, and new deals appear almost daily.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 2.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will most likely have at least one layover on your journey from Edmonton to Nanaimo.

A typical journey from Edmonton to Nanaimo takes about 6h 59m, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, providing a realistic expectation for your total travel time.

The distance between Edmonton and Nanaimo is 858 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time, even with typical connections.

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Regular price: CA$327 - CA$656

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo is CAD 327 to CAD 656. The current lowest deal is CAD 124 with WestJet for travel from Oct 22-Oct 24.

now CA$124

Low CA$327

High CA$656

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

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

October

Cheapest

Flights from CA$171

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$713

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

WestJet

Last-minute flights going from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$613

CA$296

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$606

CA$262

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$462

CA$208

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$481

CA$185

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$481

CA$215

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$381

CA$128

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 10

CA$464 → CA$132

72%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

CA$595 → CA$264

56%

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

CA$455 → CA$125

73%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

CA$455 → CA$126

72%

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Edmonton - Nanaimo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Edmonton to Nanaimo are below the typical level at $124.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, November, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 6h 59m

Flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo typically have a median duration of 6 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers direct flights

WestJet is an airline that provides direct flights on the Edmonton to Nanaimo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo are frequently available.

Edmonton main airports to depart from

Edmonton International (YEG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$127

Nanaimo main airports to arrive at

Nanaimo (YCD)

Cheapest

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo.

📍 ~14 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$126

Airports nearby Nanaimo used as alternative

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International offers the most extensive route network, though it requires a ferry crossing.

📍 ~55 km from Nanaimo (reachable by ferry and car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$96

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From YEG

Elite

Oct 16

Nanaimo, Canada

83% AI deal score

$1,634

$460

Save $1,174

Air Canada

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Oct 09

Nanaimo, Canada

82% AI deal score

$1,650

$460

Save $1,190

Air Canada

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Nov 26

Nanaimo, Canada

82% AI deal score

$928

$385

Save $543

WestJet

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Nov 26

Nanaimo, Canada

79% AI deal score

$1,399

$495

Save $904

Air Canada

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Nov 20

Nanaimo, Canada

79% AI deal score

$1,399

$495

Save $904

Air Canada

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Nov 07

Nanaimo, Canada

79% AI deal score

$1,359

$495

Save $864

Air Canada

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Nov 02

Nanaimo, Canada

79% AI deal score

$1,359

$495

Save $864

Air Canada

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Oct 14

Nanaimo, Canada

76% AI deal score

$926

$527

Save $399

WestJet

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Oct 14

Nanaimo, Canada

75% AI deal score

$889

$518

Save $371

WestJet

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Sep 19

Nanaimo, Canada

73% AI deal score

$970

$673

Save $297

WestJet

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Sep 20

Nanaimo, Canada

73% AI deal score

$971

$673

Save $298

WestJet

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Oct 15

Nanaimo, Canada

67% AI deal score

$889

$649

Save $240

WestJet

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nanaimo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $248. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly, averaging $394. Even booking 7-13 days out shows an average price of $308, indicating that planning a few weeks in advance can lead to better value.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo is typically $178 or less. The median price for this route has been $229. Prices can go up to $359 or more for the higher end of the market. Aiming for prices at or below the $178 threshold generally indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, October and November have been the cheapest months to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo, with median prices of $171 and $175 respectively. August also shows a relatively low median price of $184. The annual median price for this route is $229, so these months offer a notable saving compared to the yearly average.

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Edmonton to Nanaimo: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Regular price: CA$327 - CA$656

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo is CAD 327 to CAD 656. The current lowest deal is CAD 124 with WestJet for travel from Oct 22-Oct 24.

now CA$124

Low CA$327

High CA$656

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

October

Cheapest

Flights from CA$171

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$713

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

WestJet

Last-minute flights going from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$613

CA$296

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$606

CA$262

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$462

CA$208

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$481

CA$185

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$481

CA$215

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Nanaimo

Edmonton (YEG) - Nanaimo (YCD)

WestJet

CA$381

CA$128

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 10

CA$464 → CA$132

72%

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

CA$595 → CA$264

56%

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

CA$455 → CA$125

73%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

CA$455 → CA$126

72%

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Edmonton - Nanaimo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Edmonton to Nanaimo are below the typical level at $124.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October, November, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 6h 59m

Flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo typically have a median duration of 6 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers direct flights

WestJet is an airline that provides direct flights on the Edmonton to Nanaimo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo are frequently available.

Edmonton main airports to depart from

Edmonton International (YEG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$127

Nanaimo main airports to arrive at

Nanaimo (YCD)

Cheapest

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo.

📍 ~14 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$126

Airports nearby Nanaimo used as alternative

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International offers the most extensive route network, though it requires a ferry crossing.

Nanaimo, Canada

67% AI deal score

$889

$649

Save $240

WestJet

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nanaimo

Cheap Flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Today’s best flight deals from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Edmonton to Nanaimo: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Nanaimo

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Direct flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Last-minute flights going from Edmonton to Nanaimo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Edmonton - Nanaimo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

The median flight time is 6h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant

WestJet offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Edmonton main airports to depart from

Nanaimo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nanaimo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nanaimo

Best Elite deals to Nanaimo

Oct 16

Oct 09

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 20

Nov 07

Nov 02

Oct 14

Oct 14

Sep 19

Sep 20

Oct 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nanaimo

When is the best time to book flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

How much should a flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo cost?

What's the best month to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

Can I fly direct from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

How long is the flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

How often do cheap flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo come up?

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Edmonton to Nanaimo: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Nanaimo

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Direct flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Last-minute flights going from Edmonton to Nanaimo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo

Edmonton - Nanaimo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

The median flight time is 6h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant

WestJet offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Edmonton main airports to depart from

Nanaimo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nanaimo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nanaimo

Best Elite deals to Nanaimo

Oct 16

Oct 09

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 20

Nov 07

Nov 02

Oct 14

Oct 14

Sep 19

Sep 20

Oct 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nanaimo

When is the best time to book flights from Edmonton to Nanaimo?

How much should a flight from Edmonton to Nanaimo cost?

What's the best month to fly from Edmonton to Nanaimo?