Nanaimo to Victoria (YCD–YYJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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35 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
YVR Vancouver 1h 55m ACLXMAL → 4N8PAC Vancouver (YVR) to Victoria flights
YLW Kelowna 3h 10m 8P → 8PWS Kelowna (YLW) to Victoria flights
YYC Calgary 4h 10m KLWS → F8QFWS Calgary (YYC) to Victoria flights
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Nanaimo to Victoria
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
35 mi 0h 25m nonstop

YCD–YYJ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Victoria (YYJ) Victoria to Nanaimo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YCD to YYJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~1h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
YVR ~1h 55m YLW ~3h 10m YYC ~4h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
26
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 → YYJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YYJ → YCD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYJ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Victoria from Nanaimo

Nearby airports with service to Victoria International Airport.
Metric YCD→YYJ YVR→YYJ YXX→YYJ
Distance from YCD – 32 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 21 1
Weekly flights – 199 –
Flight time 0h 25m 0h 25m 0h 23m
Vancouver (YVR) to Victoria flights · Abbotsford (YXX) to Victoria flights
Airports within 200 miles of YCD with service to Victoria International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo, it's 6:00 PM in Victoria.
Distance & Flight Time
35 mi / 56 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

YCD–YYJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nanaimo to Victoria route.
Route details
Distance35 mi / 56 km
Flight time0h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
Destination: YYJ
Full nameVictoria International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYJ / CYYJ
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation63 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YCD to YYJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Nanaimo Airport to Victoria International Airport take about 0h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 35 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Kelowna and Calgary.
Nearby alternatives include YVR and YXX. 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 YYJ

Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YCD to YYJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YCD to YYJ is about 0 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 35 miles (56 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Kelowna and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR) and Abbotsford (YXX).