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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Nanaimo? If you want to travel to Nanaimo next month, return fares start from C$121. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Nanaimo.C$118 per passenger.Departing Fri., Dec. 4, returning Sun., Dec. 6.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver Coal Harbour on Fri., Dec. 4, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Sun., Dec. 6, arriving in Vancouver Coal Harbour.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$118, select.

Nanaimo.C$118 per passenger.Departing Wed., Oct. 21, returning Wed., Oct. 28.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver International on Wed., Oct. 21, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Wed., Oct. 28, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$118, select.

Nanaimo.C$120 per passenger.Departing Fri., Jan. 22, returning Fri., Jan. 29.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver Coal Harbour on Fri., Jan. 22, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Fri., Jan. 29, arriving in Vancouver Coal Harbour.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$120, select.

Nanaimo.C$121 per passenger.Departing Thu., Nov. 5, returning Sun., Nov. 8.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver Coal Harbour on Thu., Nov. 5, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Sun., Nov. 8, arriving in Vancouver Coal Harbour.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$121, select.

Nanaimo.C$124 per passenger.Departing Fri., Dec. 18, returning Fri., Jan. 1.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver Coal Harbour on Fri., Dec. 18, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Fri., Jan. 1, arriving in Vancouver Coal Harbour.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$124, select.

Nanaimo.C$162 per passenger.Departing Wed., Sep. 15, returning Sat., Sep. 18.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver International on Wed., Sep. 15, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Sat., Sep. 18, arriving in Vancouver Coal Harbour.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$162, select.

Nanaimo.C$168 per passenger.Departing Fri., Nov. 20, returning Fri., Dec. 11.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver Coal Harbour on Fri., Nov. 20, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Fri., Dec. 11, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$168, select.

Nanaimo.C$168 per passenger.Departing Sun., Jan. 24, returning Fri., Feb. 12.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver International on Sun., Jan. 24, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Fri., Feb. 12, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$168, select.

Nanaimo.C$169 per passenger.Departing Sat., Oct. 31, returning Sun., Nov. 8.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver International on Sat., Oct. 31, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Sun., Nov. 8, arriving in Vancouver Coal Harbour.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$169, select.

Nanaimo.C$184 per passenger.Departing Mon., May 31, returning Tue., Jun. 1.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver Coal Harbour on Mon., May 31, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Tue., Jun. 1, arriving in Vancouver Coal Harbour.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$184, select.

Nanaimo.C$184 per passenger.Departing Mon., May 31, returning Thu., Jul. 1.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver Coal Harbour on Mon., May 31, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Thu., Jul. 1, arriving in Vancouver Coal Harbour.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$184, select.

Nanaimo.C$224 per passenger.Departing Tue., May 11, returning Sun., May 16.Return flight with Harbour Air.Outbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Vancouver Coal Harbour on Tue., May 11, arriving in Nanaimo Harbour.Inbound direct flight with Harbour Air departs from Nanaimo Harbour on Sun., May 16, arriving in Vancouver Coal Harbour.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$224, select.

Nanaimo.C$248 per passenger.Departing Wed., Apr. 28, returning Sun., May 16.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed., Apr. 28, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Nanaimo on Sun., May 16, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$248, select.

Nanaimo.C$326 per passenger.Departing Fri., Apr. 9, returning Fri., Apr. 16.Return flight with Pacific Coastal Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pacific Coastal Airlines departs from Kelowna on Fri., Apr. 9, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with Pacific Coastal Airlines departs from Nanaimo on Fri., Apr. 16, arriving in Kelowna.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$326, select.

Nanaimo.C$327 per passenger.Departing Fri., Nov. 20, returning Wed., Jan. 6.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Fri., Nov. 20, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Nanaimo on Wed., Jan. 6, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$327, select.

Nanaimo.C$329 per passenger.Departing Mon., Mar. 8, returning Mon., Mar. 8.Return flight with Pacific Coastal Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pacific Coastal Airlines departs from Kelowna on Mon., Mar. 8, arriving in Nanaimo.Inbound direct flight with Pacific Coastal Airlines departs from Nanaimo on Mon., Mar. 8, arriving in Kelowna.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$329, select.

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Airports in Nanaimo

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Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Nanaimo?

There are 6 airports in Nanaimo: Nanaimo Harbour, Nanaimo, Qualicum, Ganges Harbor, Vancouver International, and Vancouver Coal Harbour.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Nanaimo?

Harbour Air, WestJet, Helijet Airways, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Jazz Air, Westjet Encore and KLM all fly direct to Nanaimo.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nanaimo?

The cheapest month to fly to Nanaimo is usually December.

How can I find the best flight deal to Nanaimo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nanaimo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Nanaimo?

Yes – you can fly direct to Nanaimo Harbour Airport or Nanaimo Airport, and the average flight time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

How much are return flights to Nanaimo?

The best price we found for a return flight to Nanaimo is C$118. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which is the cheapest airport in Nanaimo?

The cheapest airport near Nanaimo is Nanaimo Harbour – which is 0.5 km away from the centre of Nanaimo. We've found flights into this airport from C$118.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Nanaimo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Nanaimo is Friday, December 4, 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Nanaimo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nanaimo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Nanaimo?

The average temperature in Nanaimo in October is around 11°C. The warmest month in Nanaimo is typically August, which averages 21°C. The coolest month is February, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December, and it usually rains the least in July.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Nanaimo with?

Currently, Harbour Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nanaimo.

Flying to Nanaimo

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	C$118
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	1 hr, 12 mins
Most popular airline	Harbour Air
Average flights per week	525

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How to find cheap flights to Nanaimo

C$118 is the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Nanaimo. For a one-way ticket, the lowest fare is C$59.
Snag a great deal by creating a Price Alert. We'll stay on top of it for you, sending updates when fares drop.
The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to score some excellent early bird deals for your flight.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter to broaden your search for cheap flights to Nanaimo. This will display all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If you're not in a rush to get to the city, consider taking a longer or less direct route. Sometimes, you can find cheaper fares by booking a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Nanaimo

Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that suits your itinerary and budget.
Check the weather before travelling. August brings the warmest days in Nanaimo, averaging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from -2ºC (28ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Nanaimo.
The wettest time of year is November. Visit then and you'll likely get around 14 days of rainfall.

Travelling to Nanaimo: what you need to know

The busiest airport handling flights to the city is Nanaimo Harbour Airport (ZNA).
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Getting to central Nanaimo from Nanaimo Harbour Airport (ZNA)

Get some sleep or simply freshen up after your flight to Nanaimo. These hotels near Nanaimo Harbour Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:

Nanaimo highlights

Put these leading attractions high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Nanaimo:
- Newcastle Island Marine Park, provincial park: A memorable preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north of the centre.
- Arboretum: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A top landmark, it's around 6 kilometres southeast of the centre of Nanaimo.

Explore more of Canada

There's loads more of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres east of Nanaimo, set off for Vancouver. On the must-do list? Start with Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver. The city's closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Another city in Canada that belongs on your itinerary is Surrey. From Nanaimo, it's around 80 kilometres east and features highlights like Green Timbers Urban Forest Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. Stop by Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre too.
Or head to Victoria, about 88 kilometres southeast of Nanaimo. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are just a taste of what's waiting. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Victoria International Airport (YYJ).

Complete your trip with a Nanaimo car rental

Rent a car in the city and start your journey when you're ready. Browse the range of car rentals in Nanaimo and find all best offers with one quick search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from provider rating to fuel policy and customer service.