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

YLW Airport Page →
211 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 3m ago
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8P1882
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
9:55 AM
PDT
11:04 AM
PDT
1h 9m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CRN711
CRN CRN
B350
11:15 AM
PDT
12:16 PM
PDT
1h 1m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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8P1884
8P Pacific Coastal
B190
2:10 PM
PDT
3:19 PM
PDT
1h 9m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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8P1883
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
11:30 AM
PDT
12:34 PM
PDT
1h 4m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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8P1885
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
3:45 PM
PDT
4:49 PM
PDT
1h 4m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 2 hubs
YVR Vancouver 2h 49m 4N9MAC → ACNHWS Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo flights
YYC Calgary 4h 5m ASPDEF8 → DEWS Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kelowna to Nanaimo
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 211 mi 1h 9m nonstop

YLW–YCD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Pacific Coastal Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 211 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

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 13 B190, BE1 1h09 100% – –
CRN CRN 1 B350 1h01 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
B190 – 8P
B350 – CRN
BE1 Beechcraft 1900/1900C/1900D – 8P
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8P + CRN (14 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, YLW to YCD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
YVR ~2h 49m YYC ~4h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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
YLW → YCD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
YCD → YLW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays →
Alternatives

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 5
Weekly flights 14 21
Flight time 1h 9m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 100% –
Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo flights
Airports within 200 miles of YLW with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Know before you go

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 9m gate to gate.
Facts

YLW–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance211 mi / 339 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YLW
Full nameKelowna International Airport
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr2.1M
Elevation1,421 ft / 433 m
Destination: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YLW to YCD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kelowna International Airport to Nanaimo Airport take about 1h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 211 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YLW to YCD: Pacific Coastal Airlines, and others.
This route has daily 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 and Calgary.
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. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YLW to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to YCD is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 211 miles (339 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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