How far do most flights from Nanaimo go?

Flights from Nanaimo historically show a varied distribution in terms of distance. Medium-haul flights typically account for the largest share, making up 52% of observed routes. Long-haul flights represent 30% of the routes, while short-haul flights make up 18%. This data reflects trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Nanaimo?

Historically, Canada offers some of the most affordable flight destinations from Nanaimo. For instance, Cranbrook in Canada typically has a median price of $168 CAD. Destinations in the United States, such as San Francisco, show a median price of $355 CAD. Other regions like Costa Rica, with destinations such as Liberia, have a median price of $502 CAD, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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 approximately 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, based on observations over the trailing quarter.

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CA$82
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Flights from Nanaimo: Overview

Insights for flights from Nanaimo

Travelers from Nanaimo can reach 107 unique cities across 22 countries, according to recent fare data over the last 90 days. The vast majority of these flights, 98%, are to destinations within Canada. Another 2% of recent fares are for flights to the United States, indicating a strong focus on North American travel from Nanaimo. Popular Canadian cities like Vancouver and Victoria are frequently featured among the available routes.

Right now, the cheapest flights from Nanaimo start at $90 CAD for a roundtrip to Vancouver, Canada. You can also find cheap flights from Nanaimo to Victoria, Canada, with fares beginning at $110 CAD. Another economical option is Calgary, Canada, where fares start from $136 CAD for a roundtrip journey.

The route mix from Nanaimo shows that 30% of flights are long-haul, indicating a significant portion of long-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights make up 52% of the routes, while short-haul flights account for 18% of the available options.

For those seeking direct flights from Nanaimo, about 19.4% of recent fares are non-stop. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes from Nanaimo involve at least one stop, making it a connecting-dominant origin.

Among the most frequently discounted destinations from Nanaimo over the last 90 days, Vancouver, Canada, appears most often. Other popular routes include flights to Vancouver, Canada (CXH), and London, United Kingdom, which are also frequently featured in recent flight deals from Nanaimo.

Most popular airlines from Nanaimo

Air Canada

WestJet

Porter Airlines

Air Transat

Icelandair

KLM

Delta Air Lines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nanaimo soon

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Deer Lake

Nanaimo (YCD) - Deer Lake (YDF)

WestJet

CA$1,231

CA$718

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - St. John s

Nanaimo (YCD) - St. John s (YYT)

WestJet

CA$1,171

CA$789

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNA - Boston

Nanaimo (ZNA) - Boston (BOS)

Borajet

CA$953

CA$737

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Brisbane

Nanaimo (YCD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Cathay Pacific, WestJet

CA$2,284

CA$2,070

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Frankfurt

Nanaimo (YCD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Air Canada

CA$1,466

CA$1,371

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Los Angeles

Nanaimo (YCD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$476

CA$353

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Nanaimo

Cancún

TOP

Mexico • Oct 2026

from

CA$428

Singapore

TOP

Singapore • Nov 2026

from

CA$1,094

Manila

TOP

Philippines • Oct 2026

from

CA$947

São Paulo

TOP

Brazil • Jan 2027

from

CA$935

San Juan

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

CA$693

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Nov 2026

from

CA$1,097

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nanaimo

-43%

YCD - São Paulo

CA$1,846 → CA$1,055

-46%

YCD - Manila

CA$1,538 → CA$837

-36%

YCD - Chiang Mai

CA$1,857 → CA$1,186

-39%

YCD - Geneva

CA$1,572 → CA$952

Popular Airports from Nanaimo

Nanaimo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Sat - Wed

The cheapest flights from Nanaimo are on Thursday, Saturday, and Wednesday, with fares as low as $38.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$35 direct / ~$90 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Nanaimo are to Vancouver, with other low fares to Victoria and Calgary.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines

Domestic and regional carriers offer the most routes from Nanaimo.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

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

📅 Cheapest travel period

Sep - Aug

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

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from ZNA are often cheaper, with a median fare of $156 compared to $759 from YCD.

Nanaimo main airports to depart from

Nanaimo (YCD)

Cheapest

This airport is suitable for travelers seeking flights from Nanaimo with a balance of value and convenience.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$94

Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA)

Ideal for those prioritizing proximity to Nanaimo city center for quick and convenient departures.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$110

Airports nearby Nanaimo used as alternative

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International is the primary international hub for Western Canada, offering the most extensive route network.

📍 ~55 km from Nanaimo (requires a ferry crossing)

💸 Flights from ~CA$69

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$204

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Mexico • Oct 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 also shows a median price of $169 CAD. Other affordable options include Edmonton at $197 CAD and Terrace at $207 CAD. These prices are based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

Nanaimo is connected to a wide range of destinations, with historical data showing connections 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 connected cities, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical travel patterns, Vancouver (YVR) is a frequently served destination from Nanaimo. Another popular option is Vancouver (CXH). London (LHR) also appears among the most popular destinations, reflecting a broader range of travel options available from Nanaimo over the trailing 90 days.

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Flights from Nanaimo: Overview

Insights for flights from Nanaimo

Most popular airlines from Nanaimo

Air Canada

WestJet

Porter Airlines

Air Transat

Icelandair

KLM

Delta Air Lines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nanaimo soon

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Deer Lake

Nanaimo (YCD) - Deer Lake (YDF)

WestJet

CA$1,231

CA$718

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - St. John s

Nanaimo (YCD) - St. John s (YYT)

WestJet

CA$1,171

CA$789

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ZNA - Boston

Nanaimo (ZNA) - Boston (BOS)

Borajet

CA$953

CA$737

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Brisbane

Nanaimo (YCD) - Brisbane (BNE)

Cathay Pacific, WestJet

CA$2,284

CA$2,070

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Frankfurt

Nanaimo (YCD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Air Canada

CA$1,466

CA$1,371

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YCD - Los Angeles

Nanaimo (YCD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

WestJet

CA$476

CA$353

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Nanaimo

Cancún

TOP

Mexico • Oct 2026

from

CA$428

Singapore

TOP

Singapore • Nov 2026

from

CA$1,094

Manila

TOP

Philippines • Oct 2026

from

CA$947

São Paulo

TOP

Brazil • Jan 2027

from

CA$935

San Juan

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

CA$693

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Nov 2026

from

CA$1,097

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Nanaimo

-43%

YCD - São Paulo

CA$1,846 → CA$1,055

-46%

YCD - Manila

CA$1,538 → CA$837

-36%

YCD - Chiang Mai

CA$1,857 → CA$1,186

-39%

YCD - Geneva

CA$1,572 → CA$952

Popular Airports from Nanaimo

Nanaimo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Sat - Wed

The cheapest flights from Nanaimo are on Thursday, Saturday, and Wednesday, with fares as low as $38.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$35 direct / ~$90 roundtrip

Cheapest flights from Nanaimo are to Vancouver, with other low fares to Victoria and Calgary.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines

Domestic and regional carriers offer the most routes from Nanaimo.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

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

📅 Cheapest travel period

Sep - Aug

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

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from ZNA are often cheaper, with a median fare of $156 compared to $759 from YCD.

Nanaimo main airports to depart from

Nanaimo (YCD)

Cheapest

This airport is suitable for travelers seeking flights from Nanaimo with a balance of value and convenience.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$94

Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA)

Ideal for those prioritizing proximity to Nanaimo city center for quick and convenient departures.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$110

Airports nearby Nanaimo used as alternative

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International is the primary international hub for Western Canada, offering the most extensive route network.

📍 ~55 km from Nanaimo (requires a ferry crossing)

💸 Flights from ~CA$69

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Nanaimo

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Best Elite deals from Nanaimo

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From YCD

Elite

Vancouver

Canada • Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$418

$204

Save $214

WestJet

Business Class

From YCD

Elite

Cancún

Mexico • Oct 2026

81% AI deal score

$1,124

$918

Save $206

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Nanaimo: Frequently Asked Questions

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Flights from Nanaimo: Overview

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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

Thu - Sat - Wed

From ~$35 direct / ~$90 roundtrip

Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines

2-8 weeks in advance

Sep - Aug

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Nanaimo main airports to depart from

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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

Thu - Sat - Wed

From ~$35 direct / ~$90 roundtrip

Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines

2-8 weeks in advance

Sep - Aug

Compare nearby airports first

Nanaimo main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Nanaimo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Nanaimo

Best Elite deals from Nanaimo

Vancouver

Cancún

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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