What airlines fly to Nova Scotia?

Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nova Scotia from California according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 67% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nova Scotia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Nova Scotia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Nova Scotia?

WestJet, Air Canada, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Nova Scotia

How long is the flight from California to Nova Scotia?

Average flight duration from California to Nova Scotia depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from San Diego to Halifax is 8h 10m on average, while flying from Los Angeles to Halifax is 8h 20m on average. Halifax is the most popular airport in Nova Scotia.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Nova Scotia?

Prices for flights from California to Nova Scotia are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Nova Scotia?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Nova Scotia is 4 as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Nova Scotia?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nova Scotia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nova Scotia?

The required travel and health documents for your Nova Scotia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nova Scotia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:00 am - 9:40 pm

SFO

YHZ

11h 40m

2 stops

9:50 am - 9:55 pm

YHZ

SFO

16h 05m

2 stops

$290WestJet

Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18

7:30 am - 9:15 pm

LAX

YHZ

9h 45m

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9:50 am - 9:55 pm

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LAX

16h 05m

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$305WestJet

Tue, May 12 - Mon, May 18

4:35 pm - 6:23 pm

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YQM

21h 48m

2 stops

6:30 am - 11:25 am

YQM

SFO

8h 55m

1 stop

$381Air Canada

Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12

1:10 pm - 9:24 am

SAN

YHZ

16h 14m

1 stop

5:05 am - 11:53 am

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SAN

10h 48m

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$387Air Canada

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2:53 pm - 1:51 am

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31h 53m

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23h 14m

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3:29 pm - 4:03 pm

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YHZ

20h 34m

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5:05 am - 2:08 pm

YHZ

SNA

13h 03m

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$489United Airlines

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7

3:24 pm - 12:22 am

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YHZ

28h 58m

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6:30 am - 9:13 pm

YHZ

SNA

18h 43m

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$513American Airlines

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10:55 pm - 5:35 pm

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SJC

13h 09m

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7:15 pm - 9:37 pm

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YHZ

22h 22m

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1:10 pm - 10:11 am

YHZ

SJC

25h 01m

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$639American Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

United Airlines flights from California to Nova Scotia

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United Airlines

Mar 15

SAN10:30 pmSan Diego

15h 05m

2 stops

YHZ5:35 pmHalifax Intl

Mar 19

YHZ5:05 amHalifax Intl

10h 48m

1 stop

SAN11:53 amSan Diego

$447

United Airlines

May 12

SAN10:55 amSan Diego

23h 08m

2 stops

YHZ2:03 pmHalifax Intl

May 16

YHZ2:50 pmHalifax Intl

23h 19m

2 stops

SAN10:09 amSan Diego

$452

United Airlines

Jun 6

SFO12:50 amSan Francisco

12h 32m

2 stops

YQM5:22 pmMoncton Intl

Jun 20

YQM6:35 amMoncton Intl

8h 46m

1 stop

SFO11:21 amSan Francisco

$458

WestJet flights from California to Nova Scotia

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WestJet

May 14

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

11h 40m

2 stops

YHZ9:40 pmHalifax Intl

May 18

YHZ9:50 amHalifax Intl

16h 05m

2 stops

SFO9:55 pmSan Francisco

$290

WestJet

May 12

LAX7:30 amLos Angeles

9h 45m

1 stop

YHZ9:15 pmHalifax Intl

May 18

YHZ9:50 amHalifax Intl

16h 05m

2 stops

LAX9:55 pmLos Angeles

$305

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May 12

LAX6:05 pmLos Angeles

12h 40m

2 stops

YHZ10:45 amHalifax Intl

May 18

YHZ9:50 amHalifax Intl

16h 05m

2 stops

LAX9:55 pmLos Angeles

$307

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6:00 am-9:40 pm

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2 stops16h 05m

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LAXYHZ

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7:30 am-9:15 pm

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Mon 5/18

9:50 am-9:55 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$305

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SFOYQM

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

4:35 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops21h 48m

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6:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

$381

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SANYHZ

San Diego

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1:10 pm-9:24 am

1 stop16h 14m

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5:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop10h 48m

$387

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Sun 3/29

2:53 pm-1:51 am

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6:00 am-9:53 am

2 stops31h 53m

$411

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SNAYHZ

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Wed 4/1

2:53 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Halifax Intl

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6:10 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop23h 14m

$451

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SNA - YHZ

SNAYHZ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/31

3:29 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops20h 34m

Halifax Intl

Tue 4/7

5:05 am-2:08 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$489

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SNA - YHZ

SNAYHZ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

3:24 pm-12:22 am

2 stops28h 58m

Halifax Intl

Wed 4/8

6:30 am-9:13 pm

2 stops18h 43m

$513

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SJC - YHZ

SJCYHZ

San Jose

Sun 3/15

10:55 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Halifax Intl

Wed 3/18

1:50 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops13h 09m

$602

San JoseHalifax

SJC - YHZ

SJCYHZ

San Jose

Mon 3/2

7:15 pm-9:37 pm

3 stops22h 22m

Halifax Intl

Mon 3/9

1:10 pm-10:11 am

2 stops25h 01m

$639

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nova Scotia?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from California to Nova Scotia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $372. If you don’t want to visit Nova Scotia in May, then you should wait until January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $405.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nova Scotia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nova Scotia from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nova Scotia for around $474 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nova Scotia from California for as low as $283 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Nova Scotia flight.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Nova Scotia?
Prices for flights from California to Nova Scotia are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Nova Scotia?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Nova Scotia is 4 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Nova Scotia?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nova Scotia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nova Scotia?
The required travel and health documents for your Nova Scotia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nova Scotia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Nova Scotia

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $130	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,296 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom $150	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,262 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $168	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,718 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $392	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,297 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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