How long is the flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia?

Average flight duration from Illinois to Nova Scotia depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Chicago to Halifax is 4h 35m on average, while flying from Moline to Halifax is 11h 29m on average. Halifax is the most popular airport in Nova Scotia.

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

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

What airlines fly to Nova Scotia?

Air Canada, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nova Scotia from Illinois according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 45% 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.

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

Prices for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia were last updated today.

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

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois 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 Illinois 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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11:45 am - 11:33 pmMDW Chicago Midway-YHZ Halifax Intl

9h 48m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal St Hubert

6:20 am - 2:35 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

10h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$367Porter Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17

11:45 am - 9:25 pmMDW Chicago Midway-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 40m1 stop Toronto Island

7:00 am - 2:35 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

9h 35m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Island

$367Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

9:30 am - 8:29 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 59m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Ottawa

7:15 am - 1:23 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 08m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$385Air Canada

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

8:45 am - 4:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 15m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:15 am - 1:23 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 08m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$387Air Canada

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

6:40 am - 9:10 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-YHZ Halifax Intl

12h 30m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:30 pm - 1:06 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

23h 36m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$443WestJet

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

6:40 am - 9:10 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-YHZ Halifax Intl

12h 30m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:15 pm - 10:55 amYHZ Halifax Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

18h 40m2 stops Calgary Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$445WestJet

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

8:14 am - 1:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

3h 26mnonstop

3:19 pm - 9:50 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 31m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$460American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 29

6:45 am - 1:36 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 51m1 stop Philadelphia

2:20 pm - 4:03 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 43mnonstop

$460American Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

7:30 am - 11:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

14h 25m1 stop Newark

2:10 pm - 10:18 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 08m1 stop Newark

$464United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

4:00 pm - 11:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 55m1 stop Newark

2:50 pm - 11:21 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 31m1 stop Newark

$475United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

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8:40 am - 4:07 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 27m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:25 am - 10:16 amYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 51m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$471Air Canada

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 2

6:40 am - 11:18 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

14h 38m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

6:30 am - 1:00 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 30m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$521Delta

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 2

6:40 am - 11:18 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

14h 38m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

1:33 pm - 11:57 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 24m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$527Delta

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 2

3:40 pm - 12:36 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 56m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

2:30 pm - 8:05 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 35m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$535Air Canada

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

8:40 am - 4:07 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 27m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:25 am - 10:16 amYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 51m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$535Air Canada

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

12:30 pm - 11:18 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 48m1 stop New York LaGuardia

3:30 pm - 8:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$540WestJet

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

6:20 am - 9:45 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 25m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Vancouver Intl

3:30 pm - 1:14 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

23h 44m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$541WestJet

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24

6:45 am - 1:36 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 51m1 stop Philadelphia

2:32 pm - 4:14 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 42mnonstop

$713American Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22

2:00 pm - 1:54 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

9h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Toronto Pearson Intl

5:15 am - 9:00 amYHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 45m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$755United Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

9:39 pm - 3:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YYG Charlottetown

16h 01m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:30 pm - 8:05 pmYYG Charlottetown-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 35m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,279United Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 21

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Air Canada flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

Sep 21

ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

8h 59m

2 stops

YHZ8:29 pmHalifax Intl

Sep 24

YHZ7:15 amHalifax Intl

8h 08m

2 stops

ORD1:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$385

Air Canada

Sep 6

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 27m

1 stop

YHZ4:07 pmHalifax Intl

Sep 13

YHZ6:25 amHalifax Intl

5h 50m

1 stop

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$394

Air Canada

Sep 19

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

6h 55m

1 stop

YHZ12:35 amHalifax Intl

Sep 29

YHZ6:25 amHalifax Intl

5h 50m

1 stop

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$398

WestJet flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia

Our best WestJet deals on Illinois to Nova Scotia flight tickets

WestJet

Sep 24

STL6:40 amLambert-St Louis

12h 30m

1 stop

YHZ9:10 pmHalifax Intl

Sep 28

YHZ3:30 pmHalifax Intl

23h 36m

1 stop

STL1:06 pmLambert-St Louis

$443

WestJet

Sep 16

STL6:40 amLambert-St Louis

23h 30m

2 stops

YHZ8:10 amHalifax Intl

Sep 24

YHZ3:30 pmHalifax Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

STL5:10 pmLambert-St Louis

$445

WestJet

Sep 16

STL6:40 amLambert-St Louis

23h 30m

2 stops

YHZ8:10 amHalifax Intl

Sep 24

YHZ6:15 pmHalifax Intl

16h 45m

2 stops

STL9:00 amLambert-St Louis

$446

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Wed 9/16

11:45 am-11:33 pm

2 stops9h 48m

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Thu 9/17

6:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$367

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MDW Chicago Midway - YHZ Halifax Intl

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11:45 am-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

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7:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$367

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

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Mon 9/21

9:30 am-8:29 pm

2 stops8h 59m

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2 stops8h 08m

$385

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

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8:45 am-4:00 pm

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Thu 9/24

7:15 am-1:23 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$387

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STL Lambert-St Louis - YHZ Halifax Intl

STLYHZ

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Thu 9/24

6:40 am-9:10 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Halifax Intl

Mon 9/28

3:30 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop23h 36m

$443

St. LouisHalifax

STL Lambert-St Louis - YHZ Halifax Intl

STLYHZ

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Thu 9/24

6:40 am-9:10 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Halifax Intl

Mon 9/28

6:15 pm-10:55 am

2 stops18h 40m

$445

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

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Sat 9/19

8:14 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

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Tue 9/29

3:19 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$460

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

6:45 am-1:36 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/12

2:20 pm-4:03 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$460

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

7:30 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/27

2:10 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$464

ChicagoHalifax

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

4:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Halifax Intl

Mon 9/28

2:50 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$475

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nova Scotia?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Nova Scotia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $303. If you don’t want to visit Nova Scotia in January, then you should wait until September to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $353.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nova Scotia?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Nova Scotia from Illinois is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $476. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Illinois because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $859.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Nova Scotia flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Halifax Intl for the best Illinois - Nova Scotia flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Nova Scotia flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Nova Scotia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Nova Scotia flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Nova Scotia flight.

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Best Price Found	$258
Fastest flight time	3h 25m
Direct flights	Sun
Airports in Nova Scotia	18 airports

The best one-way flight to Nova Scotia from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $258. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Nova Scotia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $712.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia takes 3h 25m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Nova Scotia on Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 18 airports in Nova Scotia. From Illinois there are direct flights to Halifax Intl (YHZ).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Nova Scotia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois 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 Illinois 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Nova Scotia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Illinois to Nova Scotia is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (92.41% of total bookings). The next most popular plane model is Embraer 175 (7.59%).

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $170	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,107 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $185	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,481 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $208	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,944 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom $381	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,432 reviews	Search WestJet flights

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Can I find flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Nova Scotia from Illinois. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.