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

Air Canada is the most popular carrier operating from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia?

As of February 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nova Scotia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nova Scotia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:15 am - 9:45 pm

DSM

YHZ

9h 30m

1 stop

3:30 pm - 9:19 am

YHZ

DSM

19h 49m

1 stop

$369WestJet

Fri, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 8

7:16 pm - 4:03 pm

DSM

YHZ

18h 47m

2 stops

10:15 am - 10:44 am

YHZ

DSM

26h 29m

2 stops

$371Air Canada

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20

6:20 am - 7:25 pm

DSM

YHZ

11h 05m

2 stops

3:30 pm - 9:19 am

YHZ

DSM

19h 49m

1 stop

$379WestJet

Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8

1:10 pm - 11:00 am

DSM

YHZ

19h 50m

2 stops

2:50 pm - 11:02 pm

YHZ

DSM

10h 12m

2 stops

$388Air Canada

Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18

1:10 pm - 9:24 am

DSM

YHZ

18h 14m

2 stops

6:20 am - 11:02 pm

YHZ

DSM

18h 42m

2 stops

$395Air Canada

Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 19

3:21 pm - 9:24 am

DSM

YHZ

16h 03m

2 stops

6:20 am - 11:02 pm

YHZ

DSM

18h 42m

2 stops

$397Air Canada

Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 19

6:20 am - 7:45 pm

DSM

YHZ

11h 25m

2 stops

1:00 pm - 11:02 pm

YHZ

DSM

12h 02m

2 stops

$405Air Canada

Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18

1:10 pm - 12:20 am

DSM

YHZ

9h 10m

2 stops

1:00 pm - 9:32 pm

YHZ

DSM

10h 32m

2 stops

$408Air Canada

Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21

6:20 am - 7:25 pm

DSM

YHZ

11h 05m

2 stops

8:30 am - 8:45 pm

YHZ

DSM

14h 15m

2 stops

$417WestJet

Fri, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 8

8:25 pm - 4:03 pm

DSM

YHZ

17h 38m

2 stops

5:15 am - 8:16 pm

YHZ

DSM

17h 01m

2 stops

$418United Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Wed, May 13

Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

Apr 13

DSM7:16 pmDes Moines

18h 47m

2 stops

YHZ4:03 pmHalifax Intl

Apr 20

YHZ10:15 amHalifax Intl

26h 29m

2 stops

DSM10:44 amDes Moines

$371

Air Canada

Apr 11

DSM1:10 pmDes Moines

19h 50m

2 stops

YHZ11:00 amHalifax Intl

Apr 18

YHZ2:50 pmHalifax Intl

10h 12m

2 stops

DSM11:02 pmDes Moines

$388

Air Canada

Apr 12

DSM1:10 pmDes Moines

18h 14m

2 stops

YHZ9:24 amHalifax Intl

Apr 19

YHZ6:20 amHalifax Intl

18h 42m

2 stops

DSM11:02 pmDes Moines

$395

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

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American Airlines

Apr 13

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

16h 19m

2 stops

YHZ12:19 amHalifax Intl

Apr 20

YHZ6:30 amHalifax Intl

19h 19m

3 stops

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$640

American Airlines

Apr 15

DSM5:44 amDes Moines

12h 25m

2 stops

YHZ8:09 pmHalifax Intl

Apr 21

YHZ6:30 amHalifax Intl

19h 19m

3 stops

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$668

American Airlines

Apr 15

DSM11:09 amDes Moines

11h 10m

2 stops

YHZ12:19 amHalifax Intl

Apr 21

YHZ6:30 amHalifax Intl

19h 19m

3 stops

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$669

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Des MoinesHalifax

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DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 7/31

10:15 am-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Halifax Intl

Sat 8/8

3:30 pm-9:19 am

1 stop19h 49m

$369

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

7:16 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops18h 47m

Halifax Intl

Mon 4/20

10:15 am-10:44 am

2 stops26h 29m

$371

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

6:20 am-7:25 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Halifax Intl

Sat 8/8

3:30 pm-9:19 am

1 stop19h 49m

$379

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

1:10 pm-11:00 am

2 stops19h 50m

Halifax Intl

Sat 4/18

2:50 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$388

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

1:10 pm-9:24 am

2 stops18h 14m

Halifax Intl

Sun 4/19

6:20 am-11:02 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$395

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

3:21 pm-9:24 am

2 stops16h 03m

Halifax Intl

Sun 4/19

6:20 am-11:02 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$397

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

6:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Halifax Intl

Sat 4/18

1:00 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops12h 02m

$405

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

1:10 pm-12:20 am

2 stops9h 10m

Halifax Intl

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$408

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 7/31

6:20 am-7:25 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Halifax Intl

Sat 8/8

8:30 am-8:45 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$417

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

8:25 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops17h 38m

Halifax Intl

Wed 5/13

5:15 am-8:16 pm

2 stops17h 01m

$418

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As of February 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nova Scotia?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nova Scotia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nova Scotia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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