Los Angeles to Nanaimo (LAX–YCD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAX Airport Page →
1,081 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
YVR Vancouver 4h 15m AAACAV → ACNHWS Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo flights
YYC Calgary 6h 25m AMCIDE → DEWS Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo flights
YEG Edmonton 19h 58m KEQFWS → WS Edmonton (YEG) to Nanaimo flights
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Los Angeles to Nanaimo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,081 mi 2h 21m nonstop

LAX–YCD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LAX Routes YCD Routes LAX Live Flights YCD Live Flights LAX Delays
All flights from Nanaimo (YCD) Nanaimo to Los Angeles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
YVR ~4h 15m YYC ~6h 25m YEG ~19h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
129
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → YCD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
YCD → LAX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nanaimo from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Metric LAX→YCD SNA→YCD PSP→YCD
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 31m 3h 13m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Nanaimo flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Nanaimo flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanaimo is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · YCD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,081 mi / 1,740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance1,081 mi / 1,740 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to YCD flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Nanaimo Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,081 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to YCD

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to YCD is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,081 miles (1,740 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).