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

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YCD and PDX. Nearest airports to YCD with scheduled service: Vancouver International Airport (YVR, 32 mi) · Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 63 mi) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 108 mi)
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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 3h 6m ACFJLX → ACASCX Vancouver (YVR) to Portland flights
YYC Calgary 8h 5m DEFJKL → WS Calgary (YYC) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nanaimo to Portland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between YCD and PDX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Portland (PDX) Portland to Nanaimo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YCD to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
YVR ~3h 6m YYC ~8h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
67
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
YCD → PDX
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
42%
Return
PDX → YCD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Portland from Nanaimo

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric YCD→PDX YVR→PDX YYJ→PDX
Distance from YCD – 32 mi 35 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 1
Weekly flights – 66 –
Vancouver (YVR) to Portland flights · Victoria (YYJ) to Portland flights · Bellingham (BLI) to Portland flights
Airports within 200 miles of YCD with service to Portland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo, it's 6:00 PM in Portland.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YCD–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanaimo to Portland route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
Destination: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCD to PDX flights.
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 PDX 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.
Yes, return flights from PDX to YCD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YVR, YYJ and BLI. 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.

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 Vancouver (YVR), Victoria (YYJ) and Bellingham (BLI).