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Vancouver.49 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Sun, 22 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 22 Jun, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 49 €, select.
Vancouver.107 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 107 €, select.
Vancouver.122 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul, returning Mon, 14 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 14 Jul, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 122 €, select.
Vancouver.229 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 14 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 229 €, select.
Vancouver.316 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 316 €, select.
Vancouver.396 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 396 €, select.
Vancouver.523 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Nanaimo.Price includes taxes and charges.From 523 €, select.

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Nanaimo to Vancouver: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found49 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time36 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week91

Finding cheap flights from Nanaimo to Vancouver: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Vancouver: Vancouver Coal Harbour, Vancouver International, Sechelt, Ganges Harbor, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Harbour, and Abbotsford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Nanaimo to Vancouver is 49 €. 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.
36 minutes is the average flight time from Nanaimo to Vancouver.
Air Canada, PAL Airlines and Lufthansa fly direct from Nanaimo to Vancouver.
As of May 2025, there are 273 flights per week flying from Nanaimo to Vancouver.
The cheapest month to fly from Nanaimo to Vancouver is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Nanaimo Airport, the cheapest airport near Vancouver is Vancouver International – which is 9.7 km away from the centre of Vancouver. We've found flights into this airport from 49 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver on Thursday, 19 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 36 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 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.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. August is typically the warmest month in Vancouver, when it usually averages around 20°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging -1°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver.

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

  • Around 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver.

  • Nanaimo (the location of Nanaimo Airport) and Vancouver are in the same timezone — UTC-7.

  • With 29 weekly flights between the two airports, Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 05:50. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from YCD to YVR is with WestJet at 15:40.

  • To avoid missing your YCD to Vancouver flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver ticket. Begin your journey at YCD and land at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

  • Get on board with Air Canada. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver.

  • Located around 13 kilometres from central Nanaimo, YCD can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

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

  • Of the departures from Nanaimo Airport, 74.87% arrive on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver

  • 33 € is currently the best price for a one-way Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver flight. Return plane tickets start at 49 €. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • Book two months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from YCD to Vancouver.

  • June is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from YCD to Vancouver.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from YCD to Vancouver.

Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)

  • Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. Following your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.

  • There are some great places to rest your head close to CXH. Kick back and get cosy after your YCD to Vancouver flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from CXH in advance so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver has touched down. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by car.

  • The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, head for a hotel near YXX. Settle in at one of these options after your YCD to Vancouver flight:

  • Begin your travels without stressing over how to get to your next stop with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Book your wheels with trusted suppliers here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.

  • Get a payoff by planning ahead. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver for the lowest prices.

Best time to go to Vancouver

  • Visit Vancouver during peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • Before booking a Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YCD to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Vancouver

  • Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Vancouver, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • Granville Island and Stanley Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Vancouver itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Science World.

Explore more of Canada

  • Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.

  • Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without dropping by Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.

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