Cheap Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Nanaimo (YCD)

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Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from YOW to Vancouver Island Airport last minute?
When it's time to book your flights, being organized pays off. While it's possible to pick up a deal on an Ottawa Intl. Airport to Vancouver Island Airport flight at the last minute, tickets usually don't get cheaper as the date of departure nears. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the sweet spot to lock in a domestic flight is between 28 – 35 days in advance. For international flights it's three to four months.
What airports do you fly into for Nanaimo from Ottawa?
You have one option when journeying from Ottawa to Nanaimo — that's Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Touch down here and you'll be roughly 13 kilometers south of downtown Nanaimo. Arrange your travel dates and experience all that this fabulous city has got to offer.
Can I change the date of my flight from Ottawa International Airport to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)?
It's so easy to make amendments to your Ottawa International Airport to YCD journey yourself. Access your details via the Expedia Trips portal and click on "change flight." Look for new flights and secure the one that better suits your plans. You'll see an estimate of any flight change fees. You can also use our Customer Service portal to chat to our Virtual Agent and get answers to your questions.

Travel information

Origin airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Destination airport
Nanaimo
Distance
3583 km