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

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459 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 44m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS553
WS WestJet
B38M
11:15 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
PDT
1h 45m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3737
WS WestJet
DH4
6:50 PM
MDT
7:45 PM
PDT
1h 55m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3739
WS WestJet
DH8D
11:35 PM
MDT
12:30 AM+1
PDT
1h 55m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3732+2
WS WestJet
DH8D
5:45 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL9613cs
KL KLM
DH4
5:45 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL9781cs
KL KLM
DH4
5:45 AM
PDT
8:30 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS552
WS WestJet
7M8
12:50 PM
PDT
3:20 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS3738
WS WestJet
DH8D
8:20 PM
PDT
11:05 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 3 hubs
YVR Vancouver 3h 5m ACAFAI ACNHWS Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo flights
YLW Kelowna 3h 9m ACF8LA 8PCRN Kelowna (YLW) to Nanaimo flights
YAZ Tofino ~4h 17m CNK Tofino (YAZ) to Nanaimo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Calgary to Nanaimo
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 459 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind

YYC–YCD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 459 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–YCD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 21 B38M, DH4, DH8D 1h45-1h55 58%
CNK CNK 0 58%
Aircraft on this route
B38M 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 (21 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, YYC to YCD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
73
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
YYC → YCD
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
YCD → YYC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Nanaimo from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Metric YYC→YCD YEG→YCD
Distance from YYC 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Nanaimo Airport.

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 55m gate to gate.

YYC–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance459 mi / 739 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 32 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: YCD
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to YCD flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Nanaimo Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 459 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYC to YCD: WestJet, 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 Kelowna.
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.
Nearby alternatives include YEG. 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 YYC to YCD

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YYC to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to YCD is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 459 miles (739 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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