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Cheap flights from Nanaimo to Chicago from C$ 140

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YCD — CHI
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nanaimo to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nanaimo (YCD) to Chicago (CHI). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 303

One-way from

C$ 140

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 446
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 8/5-16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 29m total
  • Nanaimo to Chicago
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 09m total
  • Nanaimo to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nanaimo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Thu 8/53:40 p.m.YCD - ORD
2 stops23h 04mWestJet
Fri 16/55:30 p.m.ORD - YCD
1 stop18h 25mWestJet
Deal found 14/4C$ 303
Thu 8/57:57 p.m.YCD - ORD
2 stops18h 50mDelta
Sat 17/53:33 p.m.ORD - YCD
2 stops10h 52mDelta
Deal found 14/4C$ 563
Thu 8/56:00 a.m.YCD - ORD
1 stop6h 43mAir Canada
Sat 17/51:00 p.m.ORD - YCD
2 stops21h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 15/4C$ 587

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Nanaimo

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 8/5

3:40 p.m.-4:44 p.m.

2 stops23h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/5

5:30 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 303

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 8/5

7:57 p.m.-4:47 p.m.

2 stops18h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/5

3:33 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops10h 52m

C$ 563

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 8/5

6:00 a.m.-2:43 p.m.

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/5

1:00 p.m.-8:29 a.m.

2 stops21h 29m

C$ 587

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 10/5

5:35 a.m.-4:44 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 140

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Sat 3/5

9:05 a.m.-7:56 p.m.

2 stops8h 51m

C$ 154

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 1/5

7:57 p.m.-12:31 a.m.

3 stops26h 34m

C$ 259

NanaimoChicago

YCD - ORD

YCDORD

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 5/5

11:35 a.m.-9:33 a.m.

2 stops19h 58m

C$ 298

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Deals found on 15/4

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Chicago (average of C$ 261). Flying from Nanaimo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 355). 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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,805 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,127 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nanaimo to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nanaimo to Chicago?

    Located just 13.7 km from the city centre, Nanaimo Arpt is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chicago from Nanaimo. Booking flights from Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 303, WestJet will fly you from Nanaimo to Chicago and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 563 and C$ 587, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nanaimo to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 140 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from C$ 154 and United Airlines from C$ 298 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nanaimo to Chicago (average of C$ 261). Flying from Nanaimo to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 355). 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 2 airlines flying from Nanaimo to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nanaimo to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 330AverageC$ 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 357AverageC$ 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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