Edmonton to Nanaimo (YEG–YCD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS WestJet
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WS WestJet
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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 3h 5m ACAFAI → ACNHWS Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo flights
YYC Calgary 3h 50m 4NACCWA → DEWS Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo flights
YLW Kelowna 4h 32m ARQASPF8 → 8P Kelowna (YLW) to Nanaimo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Nanaimo
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 533 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind

YEG–YCD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 533 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YEG Routes YCD Routes YEG Live Flights YCD Live Flights YEG Delays
All flights from Nanaimo (YCD) Nanaimo to Edmonton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YEG–YCD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 3 DH8D 2h05 74% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (3 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, YEG to YCD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
YVR ~3h 5m YYC ~3h 50m YLW ~4h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
76
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
YEG → YCD
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
YCD → YEG
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nanaimo from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Metric YEG→YCD YYC→YCD
Distance from YEG – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 3 25
Flight time 2h 5m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 74% –
Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo flights
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nanaimo is 1 hour behind Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · YCD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 5:00 PM in Nanaimo.
Distance & Flight Time
533 mi / 858 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

YEG–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance533 mi / 858 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to YCD flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Nanaimo Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 533 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YEG to YCD: WestJet.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna.
Nanaimo is 1 hour behind Edmonton.
Yes, return flights from YCD to YEG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. 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 YEG to YCD

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YEG to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to YCD is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 533 miles (858 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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