Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD): Air Canada and WestJet. The two airports are 33 miles (53 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kelowna and Calgary.
Airlines flying nonstop from YVR to YCD
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YVR to YCD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, WestJet
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks WestJet
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Delta SkyMilesBooks WestJet
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YVR to YCD with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kelowna (YLW)Air North, Central Mountain Air and 2 more, then Pacific Coastal Airlines4N9M+18P
- Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
YVR to YCD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to YCD?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) and WestJet fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD).
How far is Vancouver from Nanaimo by plane?
Vancouver (YVR) and Nanaimo (YCD) are 33 miles (53 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YVR to YCD award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does YVR to YCD cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for YVR to YCD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Vancouver and Nanaimo?
The most direct connections are through Kelowna (YLW) and Calgary (YYC). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example WestJet through Calgary.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.