Nanaimo to Calgary (YCD–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS WestJet
DH8D
5:15 AM
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8:05 AM
MDT
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WS WestJet
DH8D
10:10 AM
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WS WestJet
737
10:20 AM
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DH4
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Nanaimo to Calgary
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 459 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

YCD–YYC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 459 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YCD–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 7 DH8D 1h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (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 YYC 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
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YCD to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
YYJ ~3h 26m YVR ~11h 21m YLW ~20h 24m
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 → YYC
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
YYC → YCD
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Calgary from Nanaimo

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric YCD→YYC YVR→YYC YYJ→YYC
Distance from YCD – 32 mi 35 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 12 2
Weekly flights 7 266 32
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 20m 1h 1m
Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary flights · Victoria (YYJ) to Calgary flights · Comox (YQQ) to Calgary flights
Airports within 200 miles of YCD with service to Calgary International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Nanaimo.
YCD: PDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo, it's 7:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
459 mi / 739 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
Facts

YCD–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanaimo to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance459 mi / 739 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
Destination: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCD to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanaimo Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 459 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YCD to YYC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYJ, YVR and YLW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of Nanaimo.
Yes, return flights from YYC 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 YYC

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YCD to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YCD to YYC ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 459 miles (739 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 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).