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Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Nanaimo (YCD)

PDX — YCD
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$329
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Nanaimo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Nanaimo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland-Nanaimo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Nanaimo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland-Nanaimo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Nanaimo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Nanaimo?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Nanaimo (average of $73). Flying from Portland to Nanaimo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $195). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 December 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada from Portland to Nanaimo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,562 reviews

Food

6.3

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SIN - YVR

In the last portion of flight Singapore -Miami after a 14 hr flight, then the flight from Vancouver -Miami they were selling the food very ugly portion for a flight of 6 hours regardless if you treat that flight as domestic , I was impressed with the service but now l will not book a flight with air Canada
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,562 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,562 reviews

Food

6.3

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SIN - YVR

In the last portion of flight Singapore -Miami after a 14 hr flight, then the flight from Vancouver -Miami they were selling the food very ugly portion for a flight of 6 hours regardless if you treat that flight as domestic , I was impressed with the service but now l will not book a flight with air Canada

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Portland to Nanaimo round-trip?

    Air Canada, at $85, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to Nanaimo..

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

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Nanaimo?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Nanaimo (average of $73). Flying from Portland to Nanaimo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $195). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Portland to Nanaimo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$199Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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