Portland to Nanaimo (PDX–YCD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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247 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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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 2 hubs
YVR Vancouver 4h 40m ACASCX → ACNHWS Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo flights
YYC Calgary 5h 15m WS → DEWS Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo flights
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Portland to Nanaimo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
247 mi 0h 39m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
YVR ~4h 40m YYC ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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
PDX → YCD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
YCD → PDX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nanaimo from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Metric PDX→YCD YKM→YCD
Distance from PDX – 119 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 0h 39m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 84% –
Yakima (YKM) to Nanaimo flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX 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 Portland.
PDX: PDT · YCD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo.
Distance & Flight Time
247 mi / 397 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Facts

PDX–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance247 mi / 397 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to YCD flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Nanaimo Airport take about 0h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 247 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver and Calgary.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YCD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include YKM. 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 PDX to YCD

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PDX to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to YCD is about 0 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 247 miles (397 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yakima (YKM).