Calgary to Nanaimo (YYC–YCD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS553
WS WestJet
7M8
11:15 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
PDT
1h 45m
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WS3641+2
WS WestJet
DH4
11:30 PM
MDT
12:26 AM+1
PDT
1h 56m
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WS3739
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:35 PM
MDT
12:30 AM+1
PDT
1h 55m
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DE5706
DE Condor
DH4
10:40 AM
PDT
1:25 PM
MDT
1h 45m
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WS3734
WS WestJet
DH4
10:40 AM
PDT
1:25 PM
MDT
1h 45m
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WS3738
WS WestJet
DH4
8:20 PM
PDT
11:05 PM
MDT
1h 45m
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Calgary to Nanaimo
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 459 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

YYC–YCD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and CNK lead the route. The flight covers 459 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–YCD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 17 7M8, DH4, DH8D 1h45-1h56 90% – –
CNK CNK 0 – – 90% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + WS (17 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, YYC to YCD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
56
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 5:00 PM in Nanaimo.
Distance & Flight Time
459 mi / 739 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 56m.
Facts

YYC–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance459 mi / 739 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 56m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 15 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to YCD flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 56m. The route covers 459 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: CNK and WestJet.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from YYC to YCD. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW, BOI, PSP, SNA and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nanaimo is 1 hour behind Calgary.
Yes, return flights from YCD to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YYC to YCD

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD) are connected by nonstop service from CNK and WestJet. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YYC to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to YCD ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 459 miles (739 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.