How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo?

There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo in 11h 41m. Fly via Air Canada or WestJet to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2390 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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.

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?

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Thu 1/229:26 amBWI - YCD

3 stops42h 06mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/263:40 pmYCD - BWI

3 stops15h 47mMultiple Airlines

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$435

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Mon 1/263:00 pmYCD - IAD

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Thu 1/226:05 amBWI - YCD

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Mon 1/263:40 pmYCD - BWI

2 stops28h 46mWestJet

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$618

Wed 1/144:30 pmIAD - YCD

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Fri 1/166:00 amYCD - IAD

2 stops11h 54mAir Canada

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2 stops23h 26mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/163:00 pmYCD - IAD

3 stops22h 08mUnited Airlines

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$615

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$618

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$628

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$566

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$697

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Deal found 12/16

$820

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Mon 1/126:05 amBWI - YCD

2 stops21h 27mWestJet

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2 stops23h 06mWestJet

Deal found 12/16

$744

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2 stops11h 54mAir Canada

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$538

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Mon 1/263:40 pmYCD - BWI

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Deal found 12/17

$435

Thu 1/226:00 amDCA - YCD

2 stops11h 21mAir Canada

Mon 1/263:00 pmYCD - DCA

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$597

Thu 1/2210:32 pmIAD - YCD

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$614

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2 stops28h 46mWestJet

Deal found 12/17

$618

Thu 1/222:48 pmDCA - YCD

2 stops12h 44mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops18h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$628

Thu 1/224:10 pmBWI - YCD

2 stops25h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/263:00 pmYCD - BWI

3 stops13h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,037

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Thu 6/111:00 pmBWI - YCD

2 stops14h 22mWestJet

Deal found 12/17

$424

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$448

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9:26 am-12:32 am

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Mon 1/26

3:40 pm-10:27 am

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6:00 am-9:58 pm

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$528

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Wed 1/14

4:30 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 56m

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Fri 1/16

6:00 am-8:54 pm

2 stops11h 54m

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4:30 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 56m

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6:00 am-8:54 pm

2 stops11h 54m

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4:30 pm-9:26 am

2 stops19h 56m

Nanaimo Arpt

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6:00 am-8:54 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$566

Washington, D.C.Nanaimo

DCA - YCD

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-2:21 pm

2 stops11h 21m

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Mon 1/26

3:00 pm-8:55 am

2 stops14h 55m

$597

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/22

10:32 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops18h 49m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 1/26

3:00 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$614

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IADYCD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

5:55 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops23h 26m

Nanaimo Arpt

Fri 1/16

3:00 pm-4:08 pm

3 stops22h 08m

$615

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

5:55 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops23h 26m

Nanaimo Arpt

Tue 3/3

3:00 pm-11:21 pm

3 stops29h 21m

$617

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BWI - YCD

BWIYCD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/22

6:05 am-3:08 pm

2 stops12h 03m

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Mon 1/26

3:40 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops28h 46m

$618

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo (average of $138). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo in November is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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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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.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo?
There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo in 11h 41m. Fly via Air Canada or WestJet to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2390 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo (average of $138). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Nanaimo in November is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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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