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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DE5706
DE Condor
DH4
10:40 AM
PDT
1:25 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3734
WS WestJet
DH4
10:40 AM
PDT
1:25 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3738
WS WestJet
DH4
8:20 PM
PDT
11:05 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS553
WS WestJet
7M8
11:15 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
PDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3641+2
WS WestJet
DH4
11:30 PM
MDT
12:26 AM+1
PDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3739
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:35 PM
MDT
12:30 AM+1
PDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nanaimo to Calgary
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 459 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

YCD–YYC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 459 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YCD–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 12 DH4 1h45
DE Condor 3 DH4 1h45
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – DE, WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DE + WS (15 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 YYC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YCD to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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.

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 2 24 6
Weekly flights 15 441 40
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 14m 1h 29m
Airports within 200 miles of YCD with service to Calgary International Airport.

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 45m.

YCD–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanaimo to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance459 mi / 739 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 17 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YCD
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCD to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanaimo Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 459 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Condor and WestJet.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from YCD to YYC. The return direction has about 17 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 Condor and WestJet. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YCD to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YCD to YYC ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 459 miles (739 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 32 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).