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Flights from Nanaimo to Montreal

There are no direct flights from Nanaimo to Montreal. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Vancouver, about 7h 33m door to door (40 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 23m
YCDYMQYYC

Nanaimo to Montreal at a glance

Fastest journey7h 23mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Nanaimo to Montreal

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) YMQ
Leg 1: WestJet, WestJet Encore · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Wed20:15 YCD22:46 YYC2h 14m connection01:00 YYC06:48 YMQWestJet Encore + Air Canada
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 33m
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YCD Vancouver (YVR) YMQ
Leg 1: Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet Encore, Central Mountain Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines
Tue16:00 YCD16:21 YVR6h 09m connection22:30 YVR05:54 YMQWestJet Encore + Air Canada
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 54m
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YCD Edmonton (YEG) YMQ
Leg 1: WestJet Encore · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines
Thu14:30 YCD17:13 YEG8h 02m connection01:15 YEG06:55 YMQWestJet Encore + Air Canada
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 25m
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YCD Toronto (YYZ) YMQ
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 23m
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YCD Kelowna (YLW) YMQ
Leg 1: Pacific Coastal Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
Self-transfer likely ~8h 10m
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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
3,748 km2,328 miles
Journey time
7h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hMontreal vs Nanaimo
Currency in Montreal
CAD
Airports
YCD → YUL, YHU, YMX

Flights from Nanaimo to Montreal: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanaimo to Montreal?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton. 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 Montreal?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,748 km.
Where do you change planes between Nanaimo and Montreal?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC), Vancouver (YVR), Edmonton (YEG) and Toronto (YYZ). WestJet flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nanaimo and Montreal?
Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Montreal: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU) and Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX).
What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Montreal?
Montreal is 3 hours ahead of Nanaimo.

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