Victoria to Nanaimo (YYJ–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
YVR Vancouver 3h 3m 4N8PAC → ACNHWS Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo flights
YLW Kelowna 3h 4m 8PWS → 8PCRN Kelowna (YLW) to Nanaimo flights
YYC Calgary 4h 10m EJAF8LA → WS Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Victoria to Nanaimo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between YYJ and YCD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore YYJ Routes YCD Routes YYJ Live Flights YCD Live Flights YYJ Delays
All flights from Nanaimo (YCD) Nanaimo to Victoria flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYJ to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
YVR ~3h 3m YLW ~3h 4m YYC ~4h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
25
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
YYJ → YCD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
YCD → YYJ
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. YYJ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nanaimo from Victoria

Nearby airports with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Metric YYJ→YCD YVR→YCD
Distance from YYJ – 39 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 21
Departure OTP 80% –
Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo flights
Airports within 200 miles of YYJ with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanaimo is 0 hours the same as Victoria.
YYJ: PDT · YCD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Victoria, it's 6:00 PM in Nanaimo.
Facts

YYJ–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Victoria to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYJ
Full nameVictoria International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYJ / CYYJ
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation63 ft / 19 m
Destination: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYJ to YCD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Kelowna and Calgary.
Yes, return flights from YCD to YYJ 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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