What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo?

The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Nanaimo Arpt, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Nanaimo Arpt and Baltimore/Washington - Nanaimo Arpt.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo?

To save up to 20% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 10 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo from $362 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $611 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $174.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo from Washington, D.C.?

Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Nanaimo Arpt from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Nanaimo airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 8.5 mi journey from Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) to Nanaimo’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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Popular in	December
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Average price	$483

From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nanaimo Arpt

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Tue 7/221:20 pmIAD - YCD

2 stops22h 10mAir Canada

Fri 8/19:05 amYCD - IAD

1 stop18h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 6/14

$600

Sat 8/92:20 pmBWI - YCD

2 stops13h 09mWestJet

Fri 8/155:35 amYCD - BWI

2 stops15h 11mWestJet

Deal found 6/15

$728

Tue 7/228:19 amIAD - YCD

1 stop27h 11mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/19:05 amYCD - IAD

1 stop18h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$905

Sat 8/96:05 amDCA - YCD

2 stops12h 05mWestJet

Fri 8/155:35 amYCD - DCA

2 stops13h 37mWestJet

Deal found 6/15

$960

Sat 8/96:00 amIAD - YCD

2 stops12h 10mWestJet

Fri 8/155:35 amYCD - IAD

2 stops15h 03mWestJet

Deal found 6/15

$2,015

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Tue 7/221:20 pmIAD - YCD

2 stops22h 10mAir Canada

Fri 8/19:05 amYCD - IAD

1 stop18h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 6/14

$600

Sat 8/92:20 pmBWI - YCD

2 stops13h 09mWestJet

Fri 8/155:35 amYCD - BWI

2 stops15h 11mWestJet

Deal found 6/15

$728

Tue 7/228:19 amIAD - YCD

1 stop27h 11mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/19:05 amYCD - IAD

1 stop18h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$905

Sat 8/96:05 amDCA - YCD

2 stops12h 05mWestJet

Fri 8/155:35 amYCD - DCA

2 stops13h 37mWestJet

Deal found 6/15

$960

Sat 8/96:00 amIAD - YCD

2 stops12h 10mWestJet

Fri 8/155:35 amYCD - IAD

2 stops15h 03mWestJet

Deal found 6/15

$2,015

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Tue 7/221:20 pmIAD - YCD

2 stops22h 10mAir Canada

Fri 8/19:05 amYCD - IAD

1 stop18h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 6/14

$600

Tue 7/228:19 amIAD - YCD

1 stop27h 11mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/19:05 amYCD - IAD

1 stop18h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/14

$905

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Washington, D.C.Nanaimo

IAD - YCD

IADYCD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/22

1:20 pm-8:30 am

2 stops22h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/1

9:05 am-6:21 am

1 stop18h 16m

$600

BaltimoreNanaimo

BWI - YCD

BWIYCD

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/9

2:20 pm-12:29 am

2 stops13h 09m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/15

5:35 am-11:46 pm

2 stops15h 11m

$728

Washington, D.C.Nanaimo

IAD - YCD

IADYCD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/22

8:19 am-8:30 am

1 stop27h 11m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/1

9:05 am-6:21 am

1 stop18h 16m

$905

Washington, D.C.Nanaimo

DCA - YCD

DCAYCD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/9

6:05 am-3:10 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/15

5:35 am-10:12 pm

2 stops13h 37m

$960

Washington, D.C.Nanaimo

IAD - YCD

IADYCD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 8/15

5:35 am-11:38 pm

2 stops15h 03m

$2,015

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Rainfall in Nanaimo 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

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

WestJet

7.2

Good

2,873 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.

WestJet

7.2

Good

2,873 reviews

WestJet

7.2

Good

2,873 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

9,554 reviews

WestJet

7.2

Good

2,873 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nanaimo from Washington, D.C.?
Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Nanaimo Arpt from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Nanaimo airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 8.5 mi journey from Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) to Nanaimo’s city center.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo?
The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Nanaimo Arpt, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Nanaimo Arpt and Baltimore/Washington - Nanaimo Arpt.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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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