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 10h 05m on average, while flying from Miami to Halifax Intl is 6h 03m on average. Halifax Intl is the most popular airport in Nova Scotia.

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Flights to Halifax

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WestJet

Oct 16

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 23

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$228

WestJet

Oct 1

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 4

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$230

WestJet

Oct 11

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 18

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$231

WestJet

Oct 1

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 6

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$232

WestJet

Oct 12

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$233

WestJet

Oct 1

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 4

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$234

WestJet

Oct 10

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$235

WestJet

Oct 10

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 14

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$236

WestJet

Sep 27

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 6

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$238

WestJet

Oct 2

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 6

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$239

WestJet

Sep 27

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 6

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$240

WestJet

Sep 30

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 4

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$241

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

Oct 1

BOS

4h 32m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 8

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$685

Air Canada

Oct 1

BOS

9h 12m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 8

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$693

Air Canada

Oct 23

BOS

6h 50m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 26

YQY

4h 53m

1 stop

BOS

$694

Air Canada

Oct 9

BOS

8h 10m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 16

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$697

Air Canada

Oct 23

BOS

9h 38m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 26

YQY

4h 53m

1 stop

BOS

$699

Air Canada

Oct 1

BOS

8h 10m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 8

YQY

10h 36m

2 stops

BOS

$706

Air Canada

Oct 23

BOS

9h 38m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 26

YQY

12h 48m

2 stops

BOS

$707

Air Canada

Oct 9

BOS

12h 55m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 16

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$715

Air Canada

Oct 13

BOS

6h 50m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 20

YQY

7h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$779

Air Canada

Oct 12

BOS

9h 38m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 14

YQY

7h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$782

Multiple Airlines

Oct 12

BOS

4h 58m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 14

YQY

5h 50m

1 stop

BOS

$783

Air Canada

Oct 12

BOS

9h 38m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 14

YQY

10h 36m

2 stops

BOS

$786

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Recent round-trip flight deals from the United States to Nova Scotia

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5:30 pm - 9:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 40mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2h 50mnonstop

$228WestJet

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

5:30 pm - 9:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 40mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2h 50mnonstop

$230WestJet

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

2:00 pm - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:30 pm - 5:20 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2h 50mnonstop

$267Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

3:55 pm - 9:19 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 24m1 stop Ottawa

11:30 am - 3:57 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

5h 27m1 stop Ottawa

$284Porter Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17

1:55 pm - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

9h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:30 pm - 9:30 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$291Air Canada

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

3:55 pm - 9:19 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 24m1 stop Ottawa

11:30 am - 3:57 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

5h 27m1 stop Ottawa

$301Porter Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

7:00 am - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

15h 55m1 stop Newark

5:30 pm - 9:30 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$303Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

6:50 pm - 1:54 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:30 pm - 9:30 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$307Air Canada

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 9

12:52 pm - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

10h 03m1 stop Newark

7:00 am - 12:11 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 11m1 stop Newark

$310United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

11:15 am - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

11h 40m1 stop Newark

7:00 am - 12:11 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 11m1 stop Newark

$310United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

Recent last minute flight deals from the United States to Nova Scotia

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4:44 pm - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 11m1 stop Newark

5:30 pm - 9:29 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 59m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$421Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

9:40 am - 4:02 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 22m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:15 am - 12:14 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 59m1 stop Ottawa

$426Air Canada

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

2:52 pm - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 03m1 stop Newark

7:15 am - 2:12 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 57m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$432Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

8:45 am - 4:02 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 17m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:25 am - 9:45 amYHZ Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

4h 20m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$465Air Canada

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 29

2:20 pm - 9:14 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 54m1 stop Ottawa

12:55 pm - 6:35 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

6h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$470Porter Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

7:00 am - 4:29 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 29m2 stops Toronto Island Ottawa

12:55 pm - 6:35 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

6h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$478Porter Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

10:29 am - 1:27 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 58mnonstop

2:17 pm - 3:25 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

2h 08mnonstop

$487Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 29

11:37 am - 2:35 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 58mnonstop

2:17 pm - 3:25 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

2h 08mnonstop

$487Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 29

12:29 pm - 9:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:30 pm - 11:12 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$541WestJet

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

6:15 am - 9:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:30 pm - 11:12 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$552WestJet

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

Recent direct flight deals from the United States to Nova Scotia

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5:30 pm - 9:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 40mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2h 50mnonstop

$228WestJet

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

5:30 pm - 9:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 40mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2h 50mnonstop

$230WestJet

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

12:45 pm - 3:58 pmEWR Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 13mnonstop

10:15 am - 12:02 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-EWR Newark

2h 47mnonstop

$345Air Canada

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

12:45 pm - 3:58 pmEWR Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 13mnonstop

10:15 am - 12:02 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-EWR Newark

2h 47mnonstop

$345Air Canada

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28

10:29 am - 1:27 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 58mnonstop

3:25 pm - 4:35 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

2h 10mnonstop

$401Delta

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

10:29 am - 1:27 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 58mnonstop

2:17 pm - 3:25 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

2h 08mnonstop

$401Delta

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

11:29 am - 2:33 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 04mnonstop

3:19 pm - 4:30 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

2h 11mnonstop

$401American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 1

8:30 am - 11:13 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 43mnonstop

11:56 am - 12:39 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

1h 43mnonstop

$402American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

10:17 am - 1:24 pmEWR Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 07mnonstop

2:10 pm - 3:49 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-EWR Newark

2h 39mnonstop

$412United Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Fri, Dec 4

10:15 am - 1:24 pmEWR Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 09mnonstop

2:10 pm - 3:49 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-EWR Newark

2h 39mnonstop

$412United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 10

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Depart

Return

Price

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DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/16

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/23

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$228

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sun 10/4

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$230

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

2:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Halifax Intl

Sun 10/4

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$267

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 10/13

3:55 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/17

11:30 am-3:57 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$284

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/9

1:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/16

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$291

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 10/13

3:55 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/20

11:30 am-3:57 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$301

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

7:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/6

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$303

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/30

6:50 pm-1:54 am

1 stop6h 04m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/9

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$307

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/17

12:52 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/24

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$310

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

11:15 am-11:55 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/24

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$310

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

The average flight to Nova Scotia costs $464/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is $68/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	$103
Best Round-Trip Price	$228
Fastest flight time	2h 40m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 5 days is $103 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 5 days is $228 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 2h 40m (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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April has the highest demand for flights to Nova Scotia, with a 6% 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?

94% 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, Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre and Casino Nova Scotia 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 Delta 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 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nova Scotia. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 $129 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $542 and anything for $348 or less is a good deal. $1,699 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 September 2026, there are 14 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.

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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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momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Nova Scotia. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Nova Scotia right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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.