Non-stop flights to Nanaimo (YCD)
Nanaimo Airport is a small airport in Canada. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 4 domestic flights to Nanaimo.
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All direct flights to Nanaimo Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Nanaimo Best time to visit Nanaimo Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 233 flights arriving at Nanaimo Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Nanaimo are routes from Vancouver (YVR) in Canada and Calgary (YYC), also in Canada. These two routes together are operated 178 times this month, and make up for 76% of all monthly arrivals at Nanaimo Airport.
The longest flight to Nanaimo YCD is departing from Edmonton (YEG). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and covers a distance of 532 miles (856 km).
List of all direct flights to Nanaimo
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Nanaimo, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Nanaimo.
Airlines flying to Nanaimo
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to Nanaimo. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all YCD flights:
What is the best time to visit Nanaimo?
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime
Nanaimo is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Nanaimo is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.
International flights to Nanaimo
Currently there are no international flights to Nanaimo. The only flights to Nanaimo are domestic flights within Canada. To get to Nanaimo from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Vancouver or Calgary.
Domestic flights to Nanaimo
Flights from Canada to Nanaimo
There are 4 airports in Canada that have non-stop domestic flights to Nanaimo.
From Calgary and Edmonton, you can fly with WestJet.
From Kelowna, you can fly non-stop to Nanaimo with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
From Vancouver, you can fly non-stop with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or WestJet.
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Alternative airports near Nanaimo
Flying to an alternative airport near Nanaimo could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Nanaimo (YCD) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Nanaimo (ZNA) and Ganges (YGG).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Nanaimo?
There are 10 airports in Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD), Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (TC: CAC8) (ZNA), Ganges Water Aerodrome (TC: CAX6) (YGG), Sechelt Aerodrome (TC: CAX3) (YHS), Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome (CXH), Roche Harbor Seaplane Base (RCE), Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) and Orcas Island Airport (FAA: ORS) (ESD).
What is the best airport to fly into Nanaimo?
You have multiple options when flying into Nanaimo. Although Nanaimo (YCD) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Nanaimo is Vancouver (YVR), Vancouver International Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Nanaimo?
There are 3 airlines flying to Nanaimo from 4 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Nanaimo?
WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines and Air Canada operate most flights to Nanaimo. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Nanaimo?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Nanaimo.
How many nonstop flights are there to Nanaimo?
There are roughly 233 flights arriving at Nanaimo every month (or 56 flights each week), from a total of 4 airports - all within Canada.
What is the official name of Nanaimo Airport?
The official name of Nanaimo Airport is Nanaimo Airport.
What is the airport code of Nanaimo Airport?
The airport code of Nanaimo Airport is YCD.
What are the most popular flights to Nanaimo?
Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna are the 3 most popular routes to Nanaimo. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Nanaimo, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Nanaimo?
| Vancouver to Nanaimo | 35m |
| Calgary to Nanaimo | 1h 30m |
| Kelowna to Nanaimo | 1h 6m |
| Edmonton to Nanaimo | 2h |
