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Cheap flights from Calgary to Nanaimo from C$ 117

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYC — YCD
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

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 Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 284

One-way from

C$ 117

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 539

Good round-trip deal

C$ 307 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 214 or less
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 4/5-8/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 13h 59m total
  • Calgary to Nanaimo
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 09m total
  • Calgary to Nanaimo
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt.

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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 25 March 2025.

Sun 4/57:30 a.m.YYC - YCD
2 stops8h 39mWestJet
Thu 8/53:40 p.m.YCD - YYC
1 stop5h 20mWestJet
Deal found 24/3C$ 284
Mon 21/45:45 a.m.YYC - YCD
1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/43:40 p.m.YCD - YYC
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 350
Thu 15/56:15 a.m.YYC - YCD
1 stop3h 14mAir Canada
Sun 18/56:00 a.m.YCD - YYC
1 stop5h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 375

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Calgary to Nanaimo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
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Fly from

Calgary

Fly to

Nanaimo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Sun 4/5

7:30 a.m.-3:09 p.m.

2 stops8h 39m

Nanaimo Arpt

Thu 8/5

3:40 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop5h 20m

C$ 284

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Mon 21/4

5:45 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

1 stop9h 54m

Nanaimo Arpt

Mon 28/4

3:40 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop8h 04m

C$ 350

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Thu 15/5

6:15 a.m.-8:29 a.m.

1 stop3h 14m

Nanaimo Arpt

Sun 18/5

6:00 a.m.-12:28 p.m.

1 stop5h 28m

C$ 375

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Sun 25/5

9:00 a.m.-3:09 p.m.

1 stop7h 09m

C$ 117

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Thu 24/4

6:00 a.m.-8:24 a.m.

1 stop3h 24m

C$ 198

CalgaryNanaimo

YYC - YCD

YYCYCD

Calgary

Mon 7/4

5:45 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

1 stop9h 54m

C$ 202

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Deals found on 24/3

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 21 March 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Calgary to Nanaimo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo (average of C$ 208). Flying from Calgary to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 394). 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.

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 25 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Calgary to Nanaimo. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Calgary to Nanaimo flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from YYC to YCD are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 20.0 - 160.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nanaimo when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet and Air Canada from Calgary to Nanaimo. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

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.

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

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.

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.9

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Entertainment

6.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Calgary to Nanaimo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo?

    Nanaimo Arpt is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Nanaimo from Calgary. Booking flights from Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Nanaimo from 2 different airlines. 1h 52m is how long a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo Arpt will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Calgary to Nanaimo flight route?

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

    Currently priced at C$ 284, WestJet will fly you from Calgary to Nanaimo and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Canada for as low as C$ 375. You may be able to fly from Calgary to Nanaimo for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 Encore (71%), KLM (70%) or Delta (70%) 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 C$ 441, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 133. The most popular route (Calgary - Nanaimo Arpt), is priced around C$ 262.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Nanaimo (average of C$ 208). Flying from Calgary to Nanaimo in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 394). 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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WestJetCheapestC$ 166AverageC$ 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 266AverageC$ 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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