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Flight deals from Nanaimo to Vancouver International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 98 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.59 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 59 €, select.
Vancouver.59 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 59 €, select.
Vancouver.63 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 63 €, select.
Vancouver.94 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 94 €, select.
Vancouver.98 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 98 €, select.
Vancouver.144 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 144 €, select.
Vancouver.148 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 148 €, select.
Vancouver.157 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 157 €, select.
Vancouver.175 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 175 €, select.
Vancouver.212 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 212 €, select.
Vancouver.319 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 319 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nanaimo to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from 319 €
Aug
from 98 €
Sep
from 63 €
Oct
from 59 €
Nov
from 157 €
Dec
from 212 €
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Feb
from 148 €
Mar
from 175 €
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Direct flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver International

Nanaimo to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

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Nanaimo

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Nanaimo to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found59 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time35 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week111

Finding cheap flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver International is 59 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
35 minutes is the average flight time from Nanaimo to Vancouver International.
Lufthansa, Air Canada and Jazz Air fly direct from Nanaimo to Vancouver International.
As of July 2026, there are 111 flights per week flying from Nanaimo to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver International.

Flying from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 35 minutes.

  • Nanaimo and Vancouver are in the same timezone, UTC-8.

  • Flights from YCD to YVR start from 05:50 — the earliest with Air Canada. The latest departure is at 15:40 with WestJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 31 weekly Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.

  • Your YCD to YVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Air Canada offers direct flights from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.

  • Air Canada tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • Air Canada ranks as the leading on-time carrier for YCD to YVR flights, with 82.97% of its services arriving as scheduled.

Handy information about Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

  • When it comes to Nanaimo Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Nanaimo Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Nanaimo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.

  • Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay and Kiwi Cove Lodge are near YCD. They're an especially good choice if you're taking off early.

Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

  • Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from YCD to YVR in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of Canada

  • Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in Canada, head for Victoria, about 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are key reasons to visit.

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