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

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8P Pacific Coastal
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Nanaimo to Kelowna
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 211 mi 1h 4m 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 4m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 BE1 1h04 – – –
Aircraft on this route
BE1 Beechcraft 1900/1900C/1900D – 8P
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8P (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YCD to YLW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YCD to YLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
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.
Alternatives

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 21 3
Weekly flights 7 180 15
Flight time 1h 4m 0h 35m 1h
Vancouver (YVR) to Kelowna flights · Victoria (YYJ) to Kelowna flights · Comox (YQQ) to Kelowna flights
Airports within 200 miles of YCD with service to Kelowna International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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 4m.
Facts

YCD–YLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanaimo to Kelowna route.
Route details
Distance211 mi / 339 km
Flight time1h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 1 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
Destination: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCD to YLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanaimo Airport to Kelowna International Airport take approximately 1h 4m. The route covers 211 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Pacific Coastal Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YCD to YLW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYJ, YVR and YYC. 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 7 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 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 211 miles (339 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 8 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).