Travelling from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Phoenix: what you need to know
Nanaimo (the location of Nanaimo Airport) and Phoenix share the same timezone — UTC-7.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from YCD to Phoenix.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can travel to United States for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before reserving your flight tickets from Nanaimo Airport to Phoenix, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Travelling from central Nanaimo to YCD takes around 1 hour and 19 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Nanaimo Airport to Phoenix? Stay somewhere near YCD, like Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay Ladysmith. Kiwi Cove Lodge will also put you moments from check-in.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Phoenix
C$211 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nanaimo Airport to Phoenix. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$442. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from YCD to Phoenix, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 33 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 54 minutes.
Book a hotel close to SCF if you're catching a late flight from Nanaimo Airport to Phoenix. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. After your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Phoenix, it'll take you around 11 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 34 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near PHX. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from YCD to Phoenix:
Best time to go to Phoenix
Plan your trip to Phoenix in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Or, schedule your flights from Nanaimo Airport to Phoenix during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Phoenix for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
Look for cheap flights from YCD to Phoenix in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Phoenix
Start your Phoenix trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Nanaimo Airport to Phoenix, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Desert Botanical Garden and Heard Museum are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Phoenix itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Papago Park.
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