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Flights from Nanaimo to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Nanaimo to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Vancouver, about 7h 35m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 30m
YCDDTWYYC

Nanaimo to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey7h 30mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Nanaimo to Detroit

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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YCD Calgary (YYC) DTT
Leg 1: WestJet, WestJet Encore · Leg 2: WestJet
Thu05:45 YCD08:16 YYC2h 44m connection11:00 YYC16:20 DTTWestJet Encore + WestJet
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 35m
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YCD Vancouver (YVR) DTT
Leg 1: Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet Encore, Central Mountain Air · Leg 2: WestJet
Self-transfer likely ~7h 30m
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YCD Toronto (YYZ) DTT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada Jazz
Self-transfer likely ~8h 11m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,221 km2,000 miles
Journey time
7h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hDetroit vs Nanaimo
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
YCD → DTW

Flights from Nanaimo to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanaimo to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Nanaimo to Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,221 km.
Where do you change planes between Nanaimo and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC), Vancouver (YVR) and Toronto (YYZ). WestJet flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nanaimo and Detroit?
Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Detroit?
Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Nanaimo.

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