Flying from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your YCD to YQU flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
At the moment, 80 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nanaimo Airport to Grande Prairie Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 212 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YCD to YQU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Nanaimo Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
Of all flights departing from Nanaimo Airport, 74.87% touch down on time at their destination.
Nanaimo Airport is around 11 miles from central Nanaimo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you've booked an early flight from Nanaimo Airport to Grande Prairie Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) at Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay. Kiwi Cove Lodge is another convenient accommodation option near YCD.
Arriving at Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
Book a hotel near YQU if you're taking a late Nanaimo Airport to Grande Prairie Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Grande Prairie Airport rental car and discover Grande Prairie and beyond with your own wheels. National, Avis and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Grande Prairie Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to central Grande Prairie
From Grande Prairie Airport, Grande Prairie is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Nanaimo Airport to Grande Prairie Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Grande Prairie in May.
The warmest month in Grande Prairie is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Nanaimo Airport to Grande Prairie Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December sees average temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YCD to YQU sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Grande Prairie is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 240 miles south-east of Grande Prairie, a visit to Edmonton will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Red Deer is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 290 miles south-east of Grande Prairie. No journey is complete without experiencing Riverside Meadows Park, Park and Stephanson Park.
