Nanaimo to Vancouver (YCD–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YCD–YVR is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 32 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: LH, UA | 14 | DH4, DH8D | 0h35 | – | Star Alliance | LH, UA |
| WS WestJet | 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 8P Pacific Coastal Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 9M Central Mountain Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| CRN CRN | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MAL MAL | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Nanaimo
| Metric | YCD→YVR | YYJ→YVR | YPW→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YCD | – | 35 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 24 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 239 | 21 |
| Flight time | 0h 35m | 0h 29m | 0h 37m |
Travel Essentials
YCD: PDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo, it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
YCD–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YCD to YVR
Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air, Air Canada, CRN, MAL and WestJet. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YCD to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YCD to YVR ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 32 miles (52 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YYJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ), Powell River (YPW) and Comox (YQQ).