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Flights to Nanaimo in 2026

Cheapest flights to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 24, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:30 am
LGA
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YCD
2 stops10h 49m
Air Canada
Wed 4/226:00 am
YCD
-
LGA
2 stops10h 31m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/23$472
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:30 pm
JFK
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YCD
1 stop19h 22m
WestJet
Wed 5/205:35 am
YCD
-
JFK
1 stop7h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 1/23$545
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:55 pm
EWR
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YCD
2 stops9h 41m
Air Canada
Wed 2/256:00 am
YCD
-
EWR
1 stop7h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/23$571
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/33:50 pm
JFK
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YCD
2 stops20h 34m
Air Canada
Mon 4/136:00 am
YCD
-
JFK
2 stops13h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/23$599
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/36:00 pm
EWR
-
YCD
1 stop18h 24m
Air Canada
Mon 4/136:00 am
YCD
-
EWR
1 stop7h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/22$626
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/54:50 pm
JFK
-
YCD
2 stops19h 36m
Air Canada
Mon 2/93:00 pm
YCD
-
JFK
2 stops22h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/21$628
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/36:29 pm
LGA
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YCD
2 stops22h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 4/133:00 pm
YCD
-
LGA
3 stops25h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$632
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/311:30 am
JFK
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YCD
2 stops15h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/135:15 am
YCD
-
JFK
1 stop8h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$671
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/35:35 pm
JFK
-
YCD
1 stop9h 51m
WestJet
Mon 4/135:15 am
YCD
-
JFK
1 stop8h 21m
WestJet
Deal found 1/22$708
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2910:01 am
EWR
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YCD
2 stops14h 35m
Air Canada
Mon 2/26:00 am
YCD
-
EWR
2 stops11h 34m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/21$731
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/39:24 pm
EWR
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YCD
2 stops19h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 4/133:00 pm
YCD
-
EWR
2 stops20h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$740
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/311:40 am
LGA
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YCD
2 stops12h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 4/136:00 am
YCD
-
LGA
2 stops10h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/22$749

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Locate flights to Nanaimo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 24, 2026.
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New YorkNanaimo

LGA - YCD

LGAYCD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/21

11:40 am-9:35 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$472

New YorkNanaimo

JFK - YCD

JFKYCD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/9

5:30 pm-9:52 am

1 stop19h 22m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 5/20

5:35 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$545

NewarkNanaimo

EWR - YCD

EWRYCD

Newark

Tue 2/24

2:55 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops9h 41m

Nanaimo Arpt

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-7:36 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$577

NewarkNanaimo

EWR - YCD

EWRYCD

Newark

Fri 4/3

6:00 pm-9:24 am

1 stop18h 24m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$626

New YorkNanaimo

JFK - YCD

JFKYCD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

4:50 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 36m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 2/9

3:00 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$628

New YorkNanaimo

LGA - YCD

LGAYCD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/3

6:29 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 4/13

3:00 pm-7:07 pm

3 stops25h 07m

$632

New YorkNanaimo

JFK - YCD

JFKYCD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/3

5:35 pm-12:26 am

1 stop9h 51m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 4/13

5:15 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$708

NewarkNanaimo

EWR - YCD

EWRYCD

Newark

Fri 4/3

9:24 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 4/13

3:00 pm-2:37 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$740

New YorkNanaimo

LGA - YCD

LGAYCD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/3

11:40 am-9:35 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-7:01 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$749

New YorkNanaimo

JFK - YCD

JFKYCD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

11:20 am-12:26 am

2 stops16h 06m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 2/9

5:15 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$877

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nanaimo

How long is the flight to Nanaimo?

On average, a flight from New York to Nanaimo takes 10 hours 18 minutes. Flights to Nanaimo from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nanaimo ranges from 0.8 - 6.3 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Nanaimo when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Nanaimo by month

Plan your trip to Nanaimo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nanaimo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Nanaimo

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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FAQs about flying to Nanaimo

Best Time to Fly to Nanaimo, Canada

This is a destination that can be enjoyed all year round. Skiers should head over between December and March, but for most people May and June will be perfect, with lovely weather and lighter crowds than high season in July and August. Try March for bargains in-between the seasons, and catch the town’s fine Music Festival as well.

Getting around Nanaimo, Canada

The best way to see Nanaimo and the beautiful sights of Vancouver Island is by car. Visitors will find rental outlets near the harbor area, where the ferry arrives. Mountain bikes are a good alternative during the summer and can be easily rented. Buses do operate on some routes, but check the schedule as the service is not frequent.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo?

    If you book a flight to Nanaimo, you will be flying into Nanaimo Arpt, which is the city’s only airport. Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is located 8.5 mi from the center of Nanaimo.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nanaimo if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nanaimo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nanaimo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Canada is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nanaimo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanaimo?

    Nanaimo Arpt is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nanaimo. One-way flights to Nanaimo Arpt typically cost $46, while round-trip flights cost around $100.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nanaimo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nanaimo, Seattle/Tacoma Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 36 minutes).

  • Does Nanaimo Arpt have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nanaimo Arpt can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nanaimo Arpt?

    Yes. Nanaimo Arpt has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. A One-of-a-Kind Rural Stay on Covered Wagon Trail (with EV Charging) is the closest property to Nanaimo Arpt (1.0 mi away from Nanaimo Arpt).

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