Flying from Nanaimo to Victoria: what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Nanaimo's main airports, Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA) or Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Explore the options for booking a flight from Nanaimo to Victoria leaving from either of these.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) are the primary entry points to Victoria.
Nanaimo and Victoria follow the same timezone, UTC-7.
To ensure you make your Nanaimo to Victoria flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Victoria
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Nanaimo to Victoria flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Nanaimo to Victoria.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Nanaimo to Victoria by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Save on your Nanaimo to Victoria flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Nanaimo to Victoria. Book one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
The centre of Victoria is around 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Once your flight from Nanaimo to Victoria has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 10 minutes or so.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Nanaimo to Victoria, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are must-do's during your Victoria adventure.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres north of Victoria, a visit to Vancouver will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria, Surrey is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
