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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Nanaimo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)planeSYD - YCD
    20h 51m
    $720–2,623

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanaimo (ZNA)planeSYD - ZNA
    18h 23m
    $567–2,120

  3. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)planeSYD - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    23h 46m
    $618–2,171

  4. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)planeSYD - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    23h 19m
    $616–2,069

  5. Fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)planeSYD - YWH
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Capital City Station to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    21h 30m
    $612–2,165

  6. Fly to Campbell River Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Campbell River Airport (YBL)planeSYD - YBL
    2. Take the bus from Campbell River, BC - Willow Point 7-Eleven to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus
    21h 55m
    $684–2,291

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration20h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$718Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, Qantas, and United Airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 4 times a day.

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