How far do most flights from Nanaimo go?

Across the trailing 90 days, flights from Nanaimo are most frequently medium-haul, accounting for 52% of all routes. Long-haul flights represent 30% of the routes. Short-haul flights make up the remaining 18% of the connections from Nanaimo.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Nanaimo?

Historically, destinations within Canada typically offer the most affordable flights from Nanaimo. For instance, Cranbrook in Canada has shown a median price of $168 CAD in the trailing 90 days. For international travel, San Francisco in the United States has a median price of $355 CAD, while Liberia in Costa Rica typically has a median price of $502 CAD.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo?

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo, with an average price of $497 USD. This represents a savings of 19% compared to the annual median average price of $617 USD. January is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $533 USD.

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Flights from Nanaimo: Overview

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Travelers flying from Nanaimo can reach 107 unique cities across 22 countries based on recent fare data from the last 90 days. The vast majority of recent fares, 98%, are for destinations within Canada. Another 2% of recent fares are for destinations in the United States. You'll find flights to major Canadian cities like Vancouver and Prince George, as well as international options like Los Angeles.

For those seeking cheap flights from Nanaimo, the most economical options right now include a roundtrip to Prince George, Canada, starting at $159 CAD. You can also find fares to Los Angeles, United States, with prices beginning at $386 CAD. Another affordable destination is Kamloops, Canada, where fares start from $410 CAD.

The most frequently discounted destination from Nanaimo over the last 90 days is Vancouver, Canada. This city appears most often in recent fare observations, indicating its popularity and frequent availability. Other popular destinations for flight deals from Nanaimo include London, United Kingdom.

When considering flight options from Nanaimo, 19.4% of recent fares are for direct, non-stop flights. This indicates that connecting flights are the more common option for travelers departing from Nanaimo.

Regarding flight distances from Nanaimo, the route mix is varied. Approximately 52% of recent routes are for medium-haul flights, while 30% are for long-haul trips. Short-haul flights account for 18% of the routes.

Most popular airlines from Nanaimo

Air Canada

WestJet

Porter Airlines

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Horizon Air

United Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Nanaimo soon

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Ho Chi Minh City

Nanaimo (YCD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Cathay Pacific

CA$2,109

CA$1,380

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Rome

Nanaimo (YCD) - Rome (FCO)

Air Canada

CA$1,486

CA$1,085

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Huatulco

Nanaimo (YCD) - Huatulco (HUX)

WestJet

CA$1,162

CA$1,662

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - San Diego

Nanaimo (YCD) - San Diego (SAN)

WestJet, WestJet

CA$585

CA$969

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNA - Fort St. John

Nanaimo (ZNA) - Fort St. John (YXJ)

Borajet

CA$510

CA$664

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNA - Terrace

Nanaimo (ZNA) - Terrace (YXT)

Borajet

CA$688

CA$795

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Nanaimo

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from

CA$1,204

Athens

TOP

Greece • Nov 2026

from

CA$1,136

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Oct 2026

from

CA$395

Vancouver

TOP

Canada • Oct 2026

from

CA$103

Orlando

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

CA$807

Montreal

TOP

Canada • Nov 2026

from

CA$460

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nanaimo

-43%

YCD - Huatulco

CA$1,001 → CA$574

Popular Airports from Nanaimo

Nanaimo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Thu - Sat

Flights from Nanaimo are cheapest on Mon, Thu, and Sat, with fares as low as $38.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$159 roundtrip

The lowest fares from Nanaimo are for flights to Prince George, Canada.

✈️ Airlines to watch

WestJet, Air Canada, United Airlines

Full-service carriers offer flights from Nanaimo to various destinations.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks before departure offers the lowest median airfares from Nanaimo.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar, Sep

Flights from Nanaimo tend to be cheaper in March and September.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from ZNA start at $77, while flights from YCD start at $38.

Nanaimo main airports to depart from

Nanaimo (YCD)

Cheapest

YCD is useful for travelers seeking flights from Nanaimo with a balance of value and convenience.

📍 ~14 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~CA$74

Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA)

ZNA is useful for travelers prioritizing proximity to Nanaimo city center for regional air travel.

📍 ~1 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~CA$131

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 car and ferry or connecting flight)

💸 Flights from ~CA$64

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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. Victoria and Fort McMurray also show median prices of $228 CAD and $238 CAD, respectively, across the trailing 90 days.

In the trailing 90 days, Nanaimo has historically been connected to 107 unique cities across 22 countries. The vast majority of these connections are within Canada, accounting for 98% of the destinations. The United States represents a smaller share of 2% of the available routes.

Historically, the most popular destinations from Nanaimo include Vancouver (YVR) and Vancouver (CXH), both located in Canada. Another frequently served destination is London (LHR) in the United Kingdom. These cities have consistently appeared among the top destinations across the trailing quarter.

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Insights for flights from Nanaimo

Most popular airlines from Nanaimo

Air Canada

WestJet

Porter Airlines

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Horizon Air

United Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Nanaimo soon

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Ho Chi Minh City

Nanaimo (YCD) - Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

Cathay Pacific

CA$2,109

CA$1,380

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Rome

Nanaimo (YCD) - Rome (FCO)

Air Canada

CA$1,486

CA$1,085

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Huatulco

Nanaimo (YCD) - Huatulco (HUX)

WestJet

CA$1,162

CA$1,662

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - San Diego

Nanaimo (YCD) - San Diego (SAN)

WestJet, WestJet

CA$585

CA$969

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNA - Fort St. John

Nanaimo (ZNA) - Fort St. John (YXJ)

Borajet

CA$510

CA$664

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNA - Terrace

Nanaimo (ZNA) - Terrace (YXT)

Borajet

CA$688

CA$795

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Nanaimo

Taipei

TOP

Taiwan • Oct 2026

from

CA$1,204

Athens

TOP

Greece • Nov 2026

from

CA$1,136

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Oct 2026

from

CA$395

Vancouver

TOP

Canada • Oct 2026

from

CA$103

Orlando

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

CA$807

Montreal

TOP

Canada • Nov 2026

from

CA$460

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nanaimo

-43%

YCD - Huatulco

CA$1,001 → CA$574

Popular Airports from Nanaimo

Nanaimo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Mon - Thu - Sat

Flights from Nanaimo are cheapest on Mon, Thu, and Sat, with fares as low as $38.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$159 roundtrip

The lowest fares from Nanaimo are for flights to Prince George, Canada.

✈️ Airlines to watch

WestJet, Air Canada, United Airlines

Full-service carriers offer flights from Nanaimo to various destinations.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks before departure offers the lowest median airfares from Nanaimo.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Mar, Sep

Flights from Nanaimo tend to be cheaper in March and September.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from ZNA start at $77, while flights from YCD start at $38.

Nanaimo main airports to depart from

Nanaimo (YCD)

Cheapest

YCD is useful for travelers seeking flights from Nanaimo with a balance of value and convenience.

📍 ~14 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~CA$74

Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA)

ZNA is useful for travelers prioritizing proximity to Nanaimo city center for regional air travel.

📍 ~1 km from Nanaimo (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~CA$131

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 car and ferry or connecting flight)

💸 Flights from ~CA$64

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Most popular destinations to fly from Nanaimo

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nanaimo

Popular Airports from Nanaimo

Nanaimo airport insights

Mon - Thu - Sat

From ~$159 roundtrip

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2-8 weeks in advance

Mar, Sep

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Booking Flights from Nanaimo: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Nanaimo under 300 CAD?

How many cities is Nanaimo connected to?

What are the most popular destinations from Nanaimo?

How far do most flights from Nanaimo go?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Nanaimo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo?

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Flights from Nanaimo: Overview

Insights for flights from Nanaimo

Most popular airlines from Nanaimo

Last-minute flights going from Nanaimo soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Nanaimo

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nanaimo

Popular Airports from Nanaimo

Nanaimo airport insights

Mon - Thu - Sat

From ~$159 roundtrip

WestJet, Air Canada, United Airlines

2-8 weeks in advance

Mar, Sep

Compare nearby airports first

Nanaimo main airports to depart from

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Business & First Class Flight Deals from Nanaimo

Best Elite deals from Nanaimo

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Booking Flights from Nanaimo: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Nanaimo under 300 CAD?

How many cities is Nanaimo connected to?

What are the most popular destinations from Nanaimo?

How far do most flights from Nanaimo go?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Nanaimo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo?

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