How long is the flight from United States to Nova Scotia?

Average flight duration from United States to Nova Scotia depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Halifax Intl is 8h 05m on average, while flying from Miami to Halifax Intl is 6h 02m on average. Halifax Intl is the most popular airport in Nova Scotia.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Nova Scotia

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Flights to Halifax

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Porter Airlines

Jul 26

IAD

6h 29m

2 stops

YHZ

Aug 1

YHZ

9h 21m

2 stops

IAD

$278

Air Canada

Mar 5

DCA

10h 26m

2 stops

YHZ

Mar 9

YHZ

5h 46m

1 stop

DCA

$284

WestJet

May 14

SFO

11h 15m

1 stop

YHZ

May 18

YHZ

16h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$289

Air Canada

Mar 5

DCA

5h 49m

1 stop

YHZ

Mar 9

YHZ

5h 46m

1 stop

DCA

$289

Air Canada

Mar 5

IAD

5h 02m

1 stop

YHZ

Mar 9

YHZ

9h 51m

2 stops

IAD

$291

Porter Airlines

Jul 10

IAD

11h 04m

2 stops

YHZ

Jul 18

YHZ

9h 21m

2 stops

IAD

$292

Air Canada

Jun 13

PHL

4h 55m

1 stop

YHZ

Jun 16

YHZ

5h 03m

1 stop

PHL

$292

Porter Airlines

Jul 26

IAD

6h 29m

2 stops

YHZ

Aug 1

YHZ

8h 21m

1 stop

IAD

$293

Air Canada

Mar 5

DCA

10h 26m

2 stops

YHZ

Mar 9

YHZ

11h 45m

2 stops

DCA

$294

Porter Airlines

Jul 26

IAD

6h 29m

2 stops

YHZ

Aug 1

YHZ

8h 21m

1 stop

IAD

$296

Air Canada

Mar 5

IAD

5h 02m

1 stop

YHZ

Mar 9

YHZ

7h 46m

1 stop

IAD

$297

Air Canada

Jul 1

PHL

5h 02m

1 stop

YHZ

Jul 7

YHZ

5h 30m

1 stop

PHL

$297

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

Feb 24

LAX

12h 53m

2 stops

YQY

Feb 28

YQY

11h 53m

1 stop

LAX

$643

Air Canada

Mar 11

LAX

8h 42m

1 stop

YQY

Mar 18

YQY

11h 12m

1 stop

LAX

$648

Air Canada

Mar 11

LAX

8h 42m

1 stop

YQY

Mar 18

YQY

13h 57m

2 stops

LAX

$651

Air Canada

Feb 24

LAX

12h 53m

2 stops

YQY

Feb 28

YQY

26h 13m

2 stops

LAX

$662

Air Canada

Mar 11

LAX

16h 37m

2 stops

YQY

Mar 18

YQY

13h 57m

2 stops

LAX

$670

Air Canada

Jun 18

JFK

6h 39m

1 stop

YQY

Jun 21

YQY

5h 27m

1 stop

JFK

$674

Air Canada

Jun 19

LGA

7h 44m

2 stops

YQY

Jun 23

YQY

5h 05m

1 stop

LGA

$674

Air Canada

Jun 18

EWR

5h 14m

1 stop

YQY

Jun 21

YQY

6h 12m

1 stop

EWR

$679

Air Canada

May 4

BOS

10h 29m

2 stops

YQY

May 7

YQY

5h 49m

1 stop

BOS

$681

Air Canada

Jun 19

JFK

8h 40m

2 stops

YQY

Jun 23

YQY

5h 27m

1 stop

JFK

$682

Air Canada

May 4

BOS

10h 29m

2 stops

YQY

May 7

YQY

10h 42m

2 stops

BOS

$685

Air Canada

Jun 27

EWR

9h 09m

2 stops

YQY

Jul 2

YQY

6h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$687

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4:05 pm - 11:34 pm

IAD

YHZ

6h 29m

2 stops

7:00 am - 3:21 pm

YHZ

IAD

9h 21m

2 stops

$276Porter Airlines

Sun, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 1

4:05 pm - 11:34 pm

IAD

YHZ

6h 29m

2 stops

7:00 am - 3:21 pm

YHZ

IAD

9h 21m

2 stops

$278Porter Airlines

Sun, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 1

12:55 pm - 12:21 am

DCA

YHZ

10h 26m

2 stops

5:35 am - 10:21 am

YHZ

DCA

5h 46m

1 stop

$284Air Canada

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

12:55 pm - 7:44 pm

DCA

YHZ

5h 49m

1 stop

5:35 am - 10:21 am

YHZ

DCA

5h 46m

1 stop

$289Air Canada

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

6:00 am - 9:15 pm

SFO

YHZ

11h 15m

1 stop

9:50 am - 9:55 pm

YHZ

SFO

16h 05m

2 stops

$289WestJet

Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18

6:00 am - 9:05 pm

SFO

YHZ

11h 05m

2 stops

9:50 am - 9:55 pm

YHZ

SFO

16h 05m

2 stops

$301WestJet

Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18

5:55 pm - 12:22 am

LGA

YHZ

5h 27m

1 stop

5:35 am - 9:51 am

YHZ

LGA

5h 16m

1 stop

$320Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 26 - Sun, Mar 29

5:59 pm - 8:12 pm

EWR

YHZ

25h 13m

2 stops

6:00 am - 2:00 pm

YHZ

EWR

9h 00m

1 stop

$321Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

10:00 am - 11:27 pm

BWI

YHZ

12h 27m

2 stops

6:40 am - 5:06 pm

YHZ

BWI

11h 26m

2 stops

$386Delta

Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 6

6:10 am - 1:15 pm

BWI

YHZ

6h 05m

1 stop

6:40 am - 5:06 pm

YHZ

BWI

11h 26m

2 stops

$398Delta

Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 4

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Halifax

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/26

4:05 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops6h 29m

Halifax Intl

Sat 8/1

7:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$276

Washington, D.C.Halifax

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/26

4:05 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops6h 29m

Halifax Intl

Sat 8/1

7:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$278

Washington, D.C.Halifax

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/5

12:55 pm-12:21 am

2 stops10h 26m

Halifax Intl

Mon 3/9

5:35 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 46m

$284

Washington, D.C.Halifax

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/5

12:55 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Halifax Intl

Mon 3/9

5:35 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 46m

$289

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Halifax Intl

Mon 5/18

9:50 am-9:55 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$289

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Halifax Intl

Mon 5/18

9:50 am-9:55 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$301

New YorkHalifax

LGA - YHZ

LGAYHZ

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/26

5:55 pm-12:22 am

1 stop5h 27m

Halifax Intl

Sun 3/29

5:35 am-9:51 am

1 stop5h 16m

$320

NewarkHalifax

EWR - YHZ

EWRYHZ

Newark

Tue 3/10

5:59 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops25h 13m

Halifax Intl

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$321

BaltimoreHalifax

BWI - YHZ

BWIYHZ

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/1

10:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Halifax Intl

Mon 7/6

6:40 am-5:06 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$386

BaltimoreHalifax

BWI - YHZ

BWIYHZ

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/27

6:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Halifax Intl

Sat 7/4

6:40 am-5:06 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$398

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Nova Scotia flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight I can find to Nova Scotia?

The average flight to Nova Scotia costs $430/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is $58/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on traveling.

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Summary info about Nova Scotia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$119
Best Round-Trip Price	$276
Fastest flight time	5h 50m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 72 hours is $119 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Halifax Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 72 hours is $276 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 5h 50m (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Halifax Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Nova Scotia, with a 16% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Nova Scotia

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Halifax?

97% of momondo users visit Halifax more often than any other city in Nova Scotia. When traveling to Halifax, typically the most convenient airport to fly into is Halifax Airport.

What are the most popular landmarks in Nova Scotia?

When visiting Nova Scotia, the majority of people tend to find Scotiabank Centre, Exhibition Park and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic to be the most notable landmarks in the area.

What is the weather like in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia typically has a temperature range from 23 °F(January) to 66.2 °F(August). Those looking to avoid rain and/or snow while visiting Nova Scotia should plan their trip in August, July, or July, as these months are relatively less likely to have precipitation.

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 according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nova Scotia. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Nova Scotia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How much are flights to Nova Scotia?

Flights to Nova Scotia have been found on momondo for as low as $60 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $461 and anything for $385 or less is a good deal. $1,668 is the most expensive flight we’ve seen in the past week, though you may be able to avoid this price depending on what airport you fly from, what airline you choose, and how far in advance you book your flights.

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

Prices for flights to Nova Scotia refresh daily.

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

As of February 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to Nova Scotia.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to Nova Scotia.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Nova Scotia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Nova Scotia?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Nova Scotia on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Nova Scotia that suits you.

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

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Nova Scotia to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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If you are simply researching potential flights to Nova Scotia, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Nova Scotia and alert you when they change.