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Flight deals from Calgary Airport to Nanaimo Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Calgary Airport to Nanaimo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM897. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nanaimo.RM613 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM613, select.
Nanaimo.RM750 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM750, select.
Nanaimo.RM827 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM827, select.
Nanaimo.RM897 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM897, select.
Nanaimo.RM950 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM950, select.
Nanaimo.RM974 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM974, select.
Nanaimo.RM1,064 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,064, select.
Nanaimo.RM1,071 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,071, select.
Nanaimo.RM1,201 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,201, select.
Nanaimo.RM1,253 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,253, select.
Nanaimo.RM1,381 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,381, select.
Nanaimo.RM1,580 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,580, select.
Nanaimo.RM2,068 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Nanaimo on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,068, select.
Nanaimo.RM2,522 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Calgary on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Nanaimo on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,522, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Calgary to Nanaimo flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Calgary to Nanaimo: Alternative routes

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Vancouver International

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Calgary to Nanaimo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM613
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 58 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week74

Finding cheap flights from Calgary to Nanaimo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Calgary to Nanaimo is RM613. 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.
1 hour and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Calgary to Nanaimo.
WestJet, Westjet Encore and Delta fly direct from Calgary to Nanaimo.
As of March 2026, there are 74 flights per week flying from Calgary to Nanaimo.
The cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Calgary Airport to Nanaimo Airport on Monday, 4 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 58 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 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nanaimo.

Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Flights from YYC to YCD start at 10:30 — the earliest with WestJet. The latest departure is at 23:30 with WestJet. In total, there are 18 weekly Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport flights.

  • Your YYC to YCD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

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

  • Most travellers choose to fly with WestJet on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating YYC to YCD flights is WestJet. Its services land as planned 65.29% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

  • RM392 is currently the best price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM613. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from YYC to YCD, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from YYC to YCD.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)

  • YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.

  • Of the departures from Calgary International Airport, 65.39% land on time at their destination.

  • Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.

  • Booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to YYC:

Arriving at Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

  • Nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've just come in on a late Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport flight. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay and Kiwi Cove Lodge are great options near YCD.

  • Explore beyond Nanaimo and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can book a Nanaimo Airport rental car from popular outlets like National or Budget.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Nanaimo Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to central Nanaimo

  • Nanaimo Airport to the centre of Nanaimo has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.

When to fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Nanaimo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport for August if you want to go to Nanaimo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYC to YCD in December. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've done Nanaimo, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey around 64 kilometres east to Vancouver to tick off its top attractions. From Stanley Park to Granville Island and Science World, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Surrey is another essential stop in Canada and is around 88 kilometres east of Nanaimo. No trip is complete without seeing Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Calgary to Nanaimo

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