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Flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Vancouver, about 8h 07m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 12m
YCDYOWYYC

Nanaimo to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey7h 12mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Nanaimo to Ottawa

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) YOW
Leg 1: WestJet, WestJet Encore · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Mon05:45 YCD08:16 YYC2h 59m connection11:15 YYC16:52 YOWWestJet Encore + Air Canada
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 07m
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YCD Vancouver (YVR) YOW
Leg 1: Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet Encore, Central Mountain Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines
Fri16:30 YCD16:51 YVR5h 39m connection22:30 YVR05:44 YOWWestJet Encore + Air Canada
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 14m
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YCD Toronto (YYZ) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
One airline, one ticket ~7h 12m
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YCD Kelowna (YLW) YOW
Leg 1: Pacific Coastal Airlines · Leg 2: Porter Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 00m
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YCD Edmonton (YEG) YOW
Leg 1: WestJet Encore · Leg 2: Porter Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 08m
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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
3,600 km2,236 miles
Journey time
7h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hOttawa vs Nanaimo
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
YCD → YOW

Flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa?
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 Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,600 km.
Where do you change planes between Nanaimo and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC), Vancouver (YVR), Toronto (YYZ) and Kelowna (YLW). WestJet flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nanaimo and Ottawa?
Nanaimo: Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Nanaimo.

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