Vancouver to Nanaimo (YVR–YCD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YVR–YCD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 32 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: NH | 21 | DH4, DH8D | 0h30 | Star Alliance | NH | |
| WS WestJet | 7 | DH8D | 0h35 | – | – | |
| MAL MAL | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| 8P Pacific Coastal Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · YCD: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
YVR–YCD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to YCD
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to YCD is about 0 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 32 miles (52 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kelowna, Calgary and Edmonton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.