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

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8P1852
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
9:50 AM
MST
11:01 AM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1854
8P Pacific Coastal
B190
11:20 AM
MST
12:31 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CRN911
CRN CRN
11:23 AM
MST
12:19 PM
PDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1858
8P Pacific Coastal
B190
2:15 PM
MST
3:26 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1853
8P Pacific Coastal
B190
11:25 AM
PDT
12:31 PM
MST
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1855
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
1:40 PM
PDT
2:45 PM
MST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8P1859
8P Pacific Coastal
BE1
3:50 PM
PDT
4:56 PM
MST
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kelowna to Nanaimo
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 211 mi 0h 56m nonstop 3 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 0h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 3 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 13 B190, BE1 1h11 88%
CRN CRN 1 0h56 88%
Aircraft on this route
B1908P
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YLW to YCD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
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
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YLW to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YLW → YCD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
YCD → YLW
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YLW delays →

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 2
Weekly flights 14 21
Flight time 0h 56m 0h 31m
Departure OTP 88%
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: MST · 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 0h 56m to 1h 11m.

YLW–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kelowna to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance211 mi / 339 km
Flight time0h 56m to 1h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: YLW
IATA / ICAOYLW / CYLW
TimezoneAmerica/Creston
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 0h 56m to 1h 11m. The route covers 211 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Pacific Coastal Airlines and CRN.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from YLW to YCD. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through 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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YLW to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YLW to YCD ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes to 1 hours 11 minutes. 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

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR).