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Cheap Tickets to Nanaimo

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Wed., 5 Mar. - Mon., 17 Mar.
BNE
Brisbane
YVR
Vancouver Intl.
AU$1,111 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$1,111
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed., 5 Mar. from Brisbane to Vancouver Intl., returning Mon., 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,111 found 6 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon., 1 Sep. - Mon., 1 Sep.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
YVR
Vancouver Intl.
AU$1,226 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,226
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 1 Sep. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Vancouver Intl., returning Mon., 1 Sep., priced at AU$1,226 found 3 days ago
EVA Airways
Thu., 6 Mar. - Fri., 21 Mar.
BNE
Brisbane
YVR
Vancouver Intl.
AU$1,471 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$1,471
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select EVA Airways flight, departing Thu., 6 Mar. from Brisbane to Vancouver Intl., returning Fri., 21 Mar., priced at AU$1,471 found 15 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Mon., 18 Aug. - Mon., 1 Sep.
BNE
Brisbane
YVR
Vancouver Intl.
AU$1,487 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$1,487
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Mon., 18 Aug. from Brisbane to Vancouver Intl., returning Mon., 1 Sep., priced at AU$1,487 found 8 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Wed., 22 Jan. - Wed., 26 Mar.
BNE
Brisbane
YVR
Vancouver Intl.
AU$1,497 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$1,497
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed., 22 Jan. from Brisbane to Vancouver Intl., returning Wed., 26 Mar., priced at AU$1,497 found 3 hours ago
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Nanaimo Flights

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Flying to Nanaimo is now easier than ever when you use Expedia to book your trip. We’ve got an extensive catalogue of Nanaimo flight deals, giving you the greatest number of options to choose from. Whether you prefer to fly on weekdays or weekends, in the morning or at night, a quick search on Expedia.com.au will help you find cheap tickets to Nanaimo in seconds. We even make it simple for you to stick with a certain airline if you’re trying to rack up frequent flyer points.

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Our already low airfares are even more affordable when you bundle your flights with a stay at one of the hotels in Nanaimo. By booking all of your travel plans with us, you’ll save time and money, and enjoy the convenience of having all of your arrangements in one place.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Nanaimo's airport?
Nanaimo has more than one airport, but most travellers choose to fly into Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
How far is YCD from central Nanaimo?
It’s 13 kilometres from Vancouver Island Airport to downtown Nanaimo. Make things easy by researching the quickest way of commuting from the airport to the city centre before you arrive.
What airport is best to fly into Nanaimo?
With so many airports in one place, travellers have lots of options when booking a flight to Nanaimo. If you touchdown at YVR, you’ll find yourself 56 kilometres from the downtown area. There’s also YYJ (72 kilometres away) and YCD (13 kilometres away).
How many airlines fly to Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is serviced by 37 airlines from at least 89 airports around the world.
Which airlines fly to Nanaimo?
In general, travellers fly with WestJet, Air Canada and Flair Airlines when heading to Nanaimo. The biggest proportion of these flights arrive from Calgary, with WestJet servicing this route the most.
How many nonstop flights are there to Nanaimo?
With roughly 2 179 nonstop flights operating each week, you’ll be arriving in Nanaimo before you can ask, “Are we there yet?”
Where are the most popular flights to Nanaimo departing from?
Travellers often depart from Calgary, Toronto and Edmonton airports when flying to Nanaimo.
How long is the flight to Nanaimo Airport?
If it’s Calgary you’re departing, you’ll be in the sky for around 1 hour and 46 minutes before you arrive in Nanaimo. Tarmac to tarmac from Vancouver typically takes 30 minutes and from Toronto, the flight time is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Nanaimo?
Don’t leave locking in your flight to Nanaimo until the very last minute. That’s one move savvy travellers use to get the best prices. Booking well in advance means more choices and less expensive flights. Also, look around online and compare your options. If your destination has multiple airports, you may be able to nab an excellent deal by flying into one a little farther out. Last of all, another simple way to save a few dollars is be ready to book fast. If you find a good deal, don’t think twice — grab it while you can.
How to survive the flight to Nanaimo?
We’ve got the lowdown on how to make your flight an enjoyable experience. Follow our insider tips and you’ll be zooming through the airport and discovering Nanaimo in no time at all.What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • A plane trip can be a great experience if you pack the right stuff. First things first, you’ll need basic toiletry items, such as lip balm and hand cream, a fresh change of clothes and something to read. Next, make room in your hand luggage for your mobile phone, a charger, any vital medications and maybe a neck pillow as well. Last, but definitely not least, don’t forget to bring your passport, travel papers and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Double-check that you don’t have a Swiss Army knife lurking in one of the compartments of your carry-on luggage. Other banned items include flammable or explosive goods, such as bleach and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

  • The narrow aisles of your plane are no fashion runway. Layer up with comfy clothing and pack a cardigan as the temperature can drop inside the cabin. Closed-toed, flat shoes are also a wise idea.
  • The condition known as DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can pose a risk on long-haul flights. It results from blood clots forming due to inactivity and poor circulation. Doing regular foot and leg exercises while seated helps to prevent this from happening. Wearing a pair of compression socks is also a wise idea.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Nanaimo?
It’s all about being organised. We’ve put together some useful tips for a hassle-free trip through security. Watch out Nanaimo, here you come:

  • Be sure to have your boarding pass and passport within close reach. They’re the first things you’ll be asked to show at airport security.
  • Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, coat, keys and other items in your pocket, like your headphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them as it gets closer to your turn.
  • For just a few moments, you’ll have to unplug from the digital world. Your phone, tablet and any other electronic devices will need to be sent through the scanner.
  • Remove all gels and liquids from your carry-on bag. They often need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each product should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
  • There’s a possibility that you’ll need to take your shoes off for scanning, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a clever idea.
  • Airlines won’t allow any sharp items or pocket knives in the cabin. If you must bring these kinds of items, pack them in your checked luggage.

Flights to Nanaimo information
Destination airport
Vancouver Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
YVR
Destination city name
Vancouver
Return price
AU$104

Trending flights to Nanaimo

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Wed., 5 Mar. - Mon., 17 Mar.
BNE
Brisbane
YVR
Vancouver Intl.
AU$1,111 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$1,111
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed., 5 Mar. from Brisbane to Vancouver Intl., returning Mon., 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,111 found 6 hours ago
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