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

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WS WestJet
DH8D
10:10 AM
MDT
11:16 AM
PDT
2h 6m
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WS553
WS WestJet
737
10:20 AM
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11:05 AM
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1h 45m
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WS WestJet
DH4
11:30 PM
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WS WestJet
DH8D
5:15 AM
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8:05 AM
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1h 50m
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Calgary to Nanaimo
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 459 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

YYC–YCD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 459 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 4 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 14 737, DH4, DH8D 1h45-2h06 76% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (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, YYC to YCD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
SNA ~7h 30m PSP ~8h 14m YVR ~14h 56m YLW ~20h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
65
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
YYC → YCD
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
YCD → YYC
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →
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 2h 6m.
Facts

YYC–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance459 mi / 739 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections4 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 2h 6m. The route covers 459 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from YYC to YCD. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, PSP, YVR and YLW. 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 WestJet. With 14 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 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 459 miles (739 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.