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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nanaimo to Vancouver, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver (YCD-YVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Air Canada's Preferred Economy adds extra legroom.
WestJet's Premium cabin includes two free checked bags.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 44% price drop
September
Most popular
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YCD - YVR • multi-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Nanaimo to Vancouver, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Vancouver, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost $79 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $270 and $202 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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WestJet

WestJet's Premium cabin offers two free checked bags and priority boarding.


Bid on upgrades for Business or Premium seats, often cheaper than outright purchase.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek
Air Canada

Air Canada's Preferred Economy offers up to four extra inches of legroom.


Check-in online or via app 24 hours before departure for convenience.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Low seasonDecember
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 44% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 41% lower on average.

When to book flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nanaimo to Vancouver flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Nanaimo and Vancouver?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

    Air Canada, United Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nanaimo to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nanaimo to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nanaimo and Vancouver.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

    There are nonstop flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver from Nanaimo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Vancouver with an airline and back to Nanaimo with another airline. Booking your flights between Nanaimo and YVR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Vancouver from Nanaimo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $236 or less one-way and $151 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nanaimo to Vancouver?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nanaimo Arpt to Vancouver Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Nanaimo Arpt Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nanaimo Arpt to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Tuesday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Friday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Saturday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Sunday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

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Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to Nanaimo Arpt

Monday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Tuesday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Friday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Saturday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

Sunday

Air Canada, WestJet

Air Canada, WestJet

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nanaimo to Vancouver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air CanadaOverall score based on 10224 reviews
7.8Crew
6.3Food
7.1Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.3Boarding
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Flying with Air Canada is still better than the discount airlines like Flair. The seats are more comfortable and the on-board entertainment is better, with each seat having a built in screen and lots of content to watch. Onboard WIFI is also great to have, as well as plugs for charging. I think passengers in general are getting better at not bringing too much luggage onboard, and Air Canada is better at managing this without customers feeling like they are being taken advantage of with extra fees. I have travelled on different airlines and all seem to be loading faster, with fewer people bringing both a carry on and a personal item. Now I just bring one item and it fits under the seat so I don't need to worry about finding a place in the overhead bins. Overall, across the industry, asking customers to pay for carry on baggage is fair because it allows customers to only pay for what they need, and it helps to keep the planes on time. Kudos to Air Canada for its approach - the desired result is achieved without customers feeling that they are being surprised and caught with unexpected extra fees.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025YOW - YVR
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Flying with Air Canada is still better than the discount airlines like Flair. The seats are more comfortable and the on-board entertainment is better, with each seat having a built in screen and lots of content to watch. Onboard WIFI is also great to have, as well as plugs for charging. I think passengers in general are getting better at not bringing too much luggage onboard, and Air Canada is better at managing this without customers feeling like they are being taken advantage of with extra fees. I have travelled on different airlines and all seem to be loading faster, with fewer people bringing both a carry on and a personal item. Now I just bring one item and it fits under the seat so I don't need to worry about finding a place in the overhead bins. Overall, across the industry, asking customers to pay for carry on baggage is fair because it allows customers to only pay for what they need, and it helps to keep the planes on time. Kudos to Air Canada for its approach - the desired result is achieved without customers feeling that they are being surprised and caught with unexpected extra fees.

I’ve wasted 7 hours of my time because of the delayed. ;(

My outbound trip on Air Canada was cancelled due to the strike. I had to cancel my return flight after booking with other carriers.

Flight issues, landing in Van rough. Attendant on flight to Vancouver was excellent. Delays in Edmonton not your fault but was frustrating

I did the posting for 45 years. I just retired. I’m the only seat in the plane but didn’t have any phone. It has to be mine so imagine seeing 13 hours on the flat seat with a belt that didn’t close all the rest was OK.

Flight was not affected by the Air Canada strike. Complimentary beer and wine offered on flight.

Due to the strike by AC flight attendants, my flight was cancelled. Very disappointing! A refund is being processed. This was not a Kayak issue. I will be sure to come back to Kayak in the future.

They canceled my flight, I had to rent a car, drive 14 hours. They tell to go on line for a refund, but only offer $24 for a $210 flight and you can’t get hold of anybody by phone and no help from staff at the airport.

Seats horribly uncomfortable. Air nozzles didn't work so very overheated.

Everything could have been better from the planes not being delayed to the rudeness of staff to it was just horrible will not use kayak again or Air Canada I can't see what would ever change my mind now

Everything you need to know for your flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver Intl

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Vancouver Intl (YVR)

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