Nanaimo to Kelowna (YCD–YLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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211 mi airlines 13/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
8P1853
8P Pacific Coastal
B190
11:25 AM
PDT
12:31 PM
MST
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1855
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
1:40 PM
PDT
2:45 PM
MST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1859
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
3:50 PM
PDT
4:56 PM
MST
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1852
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
9:50 AM
MST
11:01 AM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1854
8P Pacific Coastal
B190
11:20 AM
MST
12:31 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CRN911
CRN CRN
11:23 AM
MST
12:19 PM
PDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1858
8P Pacific Coastal
B190
2:15 PM
MST
3:26 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Nanaimo to Kelowna
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 211 mi 1h 5m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

YCD–YLW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pacific Coastal Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 211 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YCD–YLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8P Pacific Coastal Airlines 13 B190, BE1 1h05-1h06
Aircraft on this route
B1908P
BE1 Beechcraft 1900/1900C/1900D – 8P
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8P (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YCD to YLW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YCD to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YCD → YLW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
YLW → YCD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays →

Other ways to reach Kelowna from Nanaimo

Nearby airports with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Metric YCD→YLW YVR→YLW YYJ→YLW
Distance from YCD 32 mi 35 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 2
Weekly flights 13 136 15
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 36m 1h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of YCD with service to Kelowna International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo, it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna.
Distance & Flight Time
211 mi / 339 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 6m.

YCD–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanaimo to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance211 mi / 339 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 14 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YCD
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
Destination: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Creston
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCD to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanaimo Airport to Kelowna International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 6m. The route covers 211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pacific Coastal Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from YCD to YLW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYJ, YYC and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YLW to YCD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YVR, YYJ and YQQ. 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 YCD to YLW

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW) are connected by nonstop service from Pacific Coastal Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YCD to YLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YCD to YLW ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 211 miles (339 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR), Victoria (YYJ) and Comox (YQQ).