Kelowna to Nanaimo (YLW–YCD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8P1883
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
11:30 AM
PDT
12:34 PM
PDT
1h 4m
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Kelowna to Nanaimo
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 211 mi 1h 11m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

YLW–YCD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pacific Coastal Airlines and CRN lead the route. The flight covers 211 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YLW–YCD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8P Pacific Coastal Airlines 1 50%
CRN CRN 0 50%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8P + CRN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
22
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 Nanaimo from Kelowna

Nearby airports with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Metric YLW→YCD YVR→YCD
Distance from YLW 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 1 16
Flight time 1h 11m 0h 25m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Nanaimo Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kelowna, it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo.
Distance & Flight Time
211 mi / 339 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m.

YLW–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance211 mi / 339 km
Flight time1h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 7 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: YCD
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YLW to YCD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to Nanaimo Airport take approximately 1h 11m. The route covers 211 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pacific Coastal Airlines and CRN.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YLW to YCD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOI, VNY, PSP, YVR and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YCD to YLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YVR. 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 YLW to YCD

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD) are connected by nonstop service from Pacific Coastal Airlines and CRN. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YLW to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to YCD ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 211 miles (339 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BOI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR).