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YCD

Vancouver

Canada • Sep 2026

$96

$38

One-way

YCD

Calgary

Canada • Sep 2026

$179

$46

One-way

ZNA

Sechelt

Canada • Aug 2026

$137

$49

One-way

YCD

Edmonton

Canada • Sep 2026

$191

$65

One-way

YCD

Kelowna

Canada • Oct 2026

$194

$66

One-way

YCD

Victoria

Canada • Jul 2026

$194

$78

One-way

YCD

Penticton

Canada • Sep 2026

$207

$80

One-way

YCD

Prince George

Canada • Aug 2026

$212

$95

One-way

ZNA

Vancouver

Canada • Sep 2026

$95

$103

One-way

YCD

Winnipeg

Canada • Sep 2026

$376

$109

One-way

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Flights from Nanaimo: Overview

Insights for flights from Nanaimo

Travelers from Nanaimo can reach 107 unique cities across 22 countries, based on recent fare data over the last 90 days. The vast majority of recent fares, 98%, are for destinations within Canada. The United States accounts for 2% of recent fares. Popular destinations include cities like Vancouver, Calgary, and Kelowna.
Right now, the cheapest flights from Nanaimo start at CAD $93 for a roundtrip to Vancouver, Canada. Other economical options include flights to Calgary, Canada, with fares beginning at CAD $159, and trips to Kelowna, Canada, available from CAD $164. These prices reflect the most affordable roundtrip fares currently available.
The route mix from Nanaimo shows a significant proportion of longer journeys. Approximately 30% of recent fares are for long-haul flights, while 52% are for medium-haul trips. Short-haul flights make up 18% of the routes available from Nanaimo.
When looking for cheap flights from Nanaimo, you'll find that Vancouver, Canada, appears most frequently in recent fare observations over the last 90 days. Following Vancouver, London, United Kingdom, is another consistently available destination in recent flight deals from Nanaimo.
Only 19.4% of recent fares from Nanaimo are for direct flights, indicating that connecting flights are the more dominant option for travelers departing from this origin.

Most popular airlines from Nanaimo

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WestJet

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Last-minute flights going from Nanaimo soon

Sat, Jul 25

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YCD - Bangkok

Cathay PacificCathay Pacific

Nanaimo (YCD) - Bangkok (BKK)

Cathay Pacific, WestJet

$998

$989

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

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ZNA - Cape Town

Borajet

Nanaimo (ZNA) - Cape Town (CPT)

Borajet

$1,912

$2,315

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Halifax

WestJet

Nanaimo (YCD) - Halifax (YHZ)

WestJet

$558

$638

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - London

United Airlines

Nanaimo (YCD) - London (LHR)

United Airlines

$880

$1,125

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Frankfurt

United Airlines

Nanaimo (YCD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

United Airlines

$941

$1,387

One-way

Fri, Jul 24

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Waterloo

WestJet

Nanaimo (YCD) - Waterloo (YKF)

WestJet

$444

$456

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Nanaimo

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Cancún

TOP

Mexico • Oct 2026

from

$402

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São Paulo

TOP

Brazil • Jan 2027

from

$702

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Ho Chi Minh City

TOP

Vietnam • Oct 2026

from

$898

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Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Oct 2026

from

$802

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Singapore

TOP

Singapore • Sep 2026

from

$974

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Rio de Janeiro

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Brazil • Dec 2026

from

$1,146

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nanaimo

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-52%

YCD - São Paulo

$1,448  →  $702

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-37%

YCD - Frankfurt

$1,357  →  $858

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-31%

YCD - Ho Chi Minh City

$1,299  →  $898

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-25%

YCD - Rio de Janeiro

$1,535  →  $1,146

Popular Airports from Nanaimo

Nanaimo airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from ZNA can be cheaper, with a median fare of $204.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

August tends to have lower flight prices from Nanaimo.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Canada, WestJet

Domestic carriers offer the most routes from Nanaimo.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$54 direct / ~$93 roundtrip

The cheapest deals from Nanaimo are for flights to Canadian cities like Vancouver and Calgary.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Sat - Mon

Flights from Nanaimo are cheapest on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday, based on 3 months of data.

Nanaimo main airports to depart from

Nanaimo (YCD)

Cheapest

This airport is suitable for travelers seeking regional connections from Nanaimo and surrounding areas.

📍 ~14 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$93

Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA)

This airport is ideal for travelers looking for convenient seaplane access directly from Nanaimo Harbour.

📍 ~1 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$108

Airports nearby Nanaimo used as alternative

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International is a premier alternative with an extensive route network, though it requires a ferry crossing.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$68

Victoria International (YYJ)

Victoria International is a practical island-based alternative, offering a wider range of flights without a ferry.

📍 ~69 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$106

CFB Comox (YQQ)

CFB Comox is a secondary island hub, providing several daily domestic connections and avoiding ferry travel.

📍 ~91 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$95

Abbotsford International (YXX)

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

📍 ~116 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car and ferry)

💸 Flights from ~CA$96

Bellingham International (BLI)

Bellingham International is useful for travelers seeking low-cost US domestic flights, but requires a border crossing.

📍 ~110 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car and ferry)

💸 Flights from ~CA$92

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Cancún

Mexico • Sep 2026

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Booking Flights from Nanaimo: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Nanaimo have offered median prices under $300 CAD. For example, flights to Cranbrook typically have a median price of $168 CAD, and Saskatoon flights are around $169 CAD. Other affordable options include Edmonton at a median of $197 CAD and Terrace at $207 CAD. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

In the trailing 90 days, Nanaimo has been connected to 107 unique cities across 22 countries. The vast majority of these connections, approximately 98%, are within Canada. The United States accounts for about 2% of the connections, with other countries making up a smaller share.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served destinations from Nanaimo include Vancouver (YVR) and another Vancouver location (CXH). London, United Kingdom (LHR) also appears among the most popular destinations. These destinations have historically shown consistent service from Nanaimo.

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