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Cheapest round-trip
$291
Typical prices: $438-$831
WestJet
Mon 9/24Fri 9/28
BOS - YCD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$93
Typical prices: $191-$458
WestJet
Mon 10/15
LAX - YCD • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Nanaimo

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Nanaimo

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:30 pm - 12:30 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
9h 00m1 stop Calgary
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3:45 pm - 5:40 pmYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-BOS Boston Logan Intl
22h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary
$291WestJet
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:30 pm - 12:30 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
9h 00m1 stop Calgary
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10:40 am - 5:40 pmYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-BOS Boston Logan Intl
28h 00m1 stop Calgary
$297WestJet
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:05 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
6h 25m1 stop Calgary
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3:45 pm - 12:00 pmYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco
20h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary
$297WestJet
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:00 am - 3:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
9h 10m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl
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3:45 pm - 12:00 pmYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco
20h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary
$299WestJet
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
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10:50 am - 2:15 pmSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
3h 25m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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2:30 pm - 6:22 pmYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
3h 52m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$308Air Canada
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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5:50 am - 11:00 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
5h 10m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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5:50 am - 10:05 amYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
4h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$308Air Canada
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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6:35 am - 11:00 amSFO  San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
4h 25m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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5:50 am - 10:20 amYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco
4h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$324Air Canada
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
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2:28 pm - 12:30 amSFO  San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
10h 02m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Calgary
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5:45 am - 12:00 pmYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco
6h 15m1 stop Calgary
$364Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:00 am - 3:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
9h 10m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl
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5:45 am - 11:12 pmYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco
17h 27m2 stops Calgary San Diego
$450Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10
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10:15 am - 3:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-YCD Nanaimo Arpt
5h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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5:45 am - 1:20 pmYCD  Nanaimo Arpt-SFO San Francisco
8h 35m2 stops Calgary Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$453Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Nanaimo flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Nanaimo with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Nanaimo?

Boston to Nanaimo is the cheapest route at $291 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. San Francisco to Nanaimo is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $297.

How much is a flight to Nanaimo?

A round-trip flight to Nanaimo costs $617 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Nashville average $401, while Atlanta runs a bit higher at $455.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nanaimo?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Nanaimo at $475 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $711.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nanaimo?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly to Nanaimo with an average price of $426 round-trip.
  • July ($871) and December ($740) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nanaimo?

Night flights to Nanaimo are the cheapest at $521 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $646.

What is a good deal for flights to Nanaimo?

Flights under $438 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Nanaimo at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Las Vegas $261
  • Minneapolis $298
  • San Diego $312
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Expert advice for your flight to Nanaimo

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

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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.

Key details for flights to Nanaimo

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
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When to book flights to Nanaimo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Nanaimo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Nanaimo, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Nanaimo?

    WestJet operates the most flights from the United States to Nanaimo at 0 per week, and for this route WestJet is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Nanaimo. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How far is Nanaimo Arpt from downtown Nanaimo?

    Nanaimo Arpt is 8.5 mi from downtown Nanaimo.

  • How do I know if a flight to Nanaimo is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Nanaimo is around $438 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Nanaimo flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Nanaimo, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $438 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Nanaimo around October. Round-trip fares historically average $426 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $125 per round-trip. Evening flights to Nanaimo average $521 compared to $646 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Nanaimo

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Nanaimo? 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.
7.2
WestJetOverall score based on 3444 reviews
7.4Boarding
6.1Entertainment
7.9Crew
6.2Food
7.1Comfort
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Flight was good, crew was excellent. No complaints at all

8.0 ExcellentLaura, Jan 2026
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Flight was good, crew was excellent. No complaints at all

Delayed 3 times in a row for 4 hours total. Incrementally pushing back the flight claiming gate delays but they eventually changed the actual plane, due to technical issues. This strategy to avoid compensation to passengers is unprofessional.

The trip from LAX to Calgary was aboard a 737-700, which is more than twenty years old. Service was fine, and the food was good, but there was no inflight entertainment, and no WiFi. The flight from Calgary to Vancouver was also delayed more than an hour, due to congestion on the Calgary tarmac. And no food service, but there was in-flight WiFi which made a big difference.

my wife got very sick and we did not travel . we booked and bought the travel insurance and dot nothing but hassle and a triangle of stress in trying to make the insurance claim I called in and was told they would not give me anything in writing to say they would not refund my money back this make it impossible to file the claim I will never book with Kayak again.

Kayak was the problem! The tickets we bought did not allow for carry on or checked luggage and we ended up paying more for those services than the tickets! The paperwork Kayak provided for the receipt left the luggage policy for Westair intentionally blank. This was intentionally decietful on Kayak's part. Our additional cost was over $400.00! I will be calling customer service today asking for refunds and I will keep you informed on any review sites as I can. Keith

Leaving the same day as planned would've been better

I like the web site, prompt notifications, website checks in process, and airport check in. The flight attendants are attentive and polite. The return flight was 2 hours late and reason vine doesn't sound like an unplanned and unexpected issue (scheduled plane maintenance).

Asked to cancel flight 6 days in advance of flight back to St. Louis, MO. Would not allow. No credit either.

Over an hour late. Lousy flight attendant who was just going through the motions in every aspect of her job. The Dash 8 aircraft is super basic (no entertainment system, small seats, limited storage). Carry on luggage doesn’t fit in overhead bins.

I found the seating much more comfortable than in the larger plane.

Great flight attendants, great luggage tracking, pretty good trans-pacific business class setup, food was modest. Only paid WiFi in business class unless you enter an Air Canada member number at the time of booking (e.g., no Star Alliance member number). Vegetarian food was tasty but had no protein. Overall, a good mainstream North American carrier flight experience. Acceptable if the price is right. Otherwise, I might choose an Asian carrier for elevated experience.

We had an unfortunate incident in the Maple Lounge. After five hours between flights including a delay to our return flight to Brisbane. I had two glasses of wine over four hours and when I asked for a cocktail the serving person refused (Saturday 15th August, 2200 hours), she refused me. She claimed to have counted my drinks, and said that 'as a senior person (me)' I could have a medical incident on the flight if I had any more to drink. This was an extremely confrunting experience which I have never had before. Quite literally, I had two medium glasses of (quite average) wine between about 6 pm and 10 pm. I had poured one other, very early on our arrival, for my wife.

The code sharing reservation with United was messed up requiring extra trip to airport to fix. Air Canada customer service 2.5 hours on hold and resolved nothing.

The flight attendants went out of their way to help me align everything so I can catch my connection as soon as we landed

One small cup of warm soda for a 4 hour flight. Disinterested, unfriendly flight attendants

Food options were ok but the actual meal was terrible. On my way back, they simply said that there was no vegetarian option; somehow they struggled to get one meal and did not give me any breakfast at all which in my opinion was terrible. Never had such an experience in the recent years.

It was pretty straight forward, no glitches or hidden costs

All good……but luggage didn’t make it on the airplane. Had to wait 3 days. Was a bummer.

Small suitcase used for carryon the last time was refused by boarding crew this time. Appears to be at the discretion and mood of the person on the day. Flight was only half booked, there would have been no problem with space.

Flight was delayed over an hour. Most likely not the airline’s fault. But it made catching the next flight rushed.

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