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$133+ Cheap flights from Calgary to Nanaimo (YYC - YCD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — YCD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt are usually found in January or September, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Calgary to Nanaimo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo (YCD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$173
(WestJet)

One-way from

$133
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$263

Good round-trip deal

$227 or less
From Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Calgary to Nanaimo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Calgary to Nanaimo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/279:00 amYYC - YCD
Nonstop1h 52mWestJet
Sun 8/310:30 amYCD - YYC
Nonstop1h 43mWestJet
Deal found 6/12$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/1911:00 amYYC - YCD
1 stop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/217:57 pmYCD - YYC
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$175
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/176:25 amYYC - YCD
1 stop3h 05mAir Canada
Sun 7/206:00 amYCD - YYC
2 stops4h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$272

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Calgary to Nanaimo that are best for you.

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Calgary

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Nanaimo

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Depart

Return

Price

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Sun 7/27

9:00 am-9:52 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 8/3

10:30 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$173

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Sat 7/19

11:00 am-3:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 7/21

7:57 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$175

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Thu 7/17

7:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 7/20

6:00 am-11:46 am

2 stops4h 46m

$272

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Fri 6/20

11:00 am-3:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$133

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Wed 6/18

6:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 35m

$168

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Wed 6/18

9:15 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$430

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Calgary to Nanaimo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Calgary to Nanaimo. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Calgary to Nanaimo is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YYC to YCD?

Find hourly flight availability from Calgary to Nanaimo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Calgary to Nanaimo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Calgary to Nanaimo

Explore weekly flight availability from Calgary to Nanaimo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from YYC to YCD are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nanaimo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nanaimo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nanaimo. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

YYC - NRT

I like direct flight from Calgary to Japan. But it’s my fault, I did not decide my seat till last minute. I was in the middle seat in the middle lane, I hesitated asking to go to bathroom.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

YYC - NRT

I like direct flight from Calgary to Japan. But it’s my fault, I did not decide my seat till last minute. I was in the middle seat in the middle lane, I hesitated asking to go to bathroom.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Food

6.2

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

YYC - NRT

I like direct flight from Calgary to Japan. But it’s my fault, I did not decide my seat till last minute. I was in the middle seat in the middle lane, I hesitated asking to go to bathroom.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    If you book a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo, you will be flying from Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt. Flights to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) from Calgary (YYC) take 1h 52m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Calgary to Nanaimo per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Calgary to Nanaimo flight route?

    This flight path from Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Calgary to Nanaimo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Calgary to Nanaimo round-trip from $173. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. WestJet is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo consider choosing WestJet (70%), WestJet Encore (69%) or KLM (68%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Calgary to Nanaimo? While on average our users pay $271, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $186. The most popular route (Calgary - Nanaimo Arpt), is priced around $164.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Calgary to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Calgary to Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Calgary to Nanaimo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Calgary to Nanaimo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Calgary to Nanaimo

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WestJetCheapest$146Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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