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 Los Angeles to Halifax Intl is 8h 14m on average, while flying from Miami to Halifax Intl is 6h 51m 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 10

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$230

WestJet

Oct 10

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 19

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$231

WestJet

Oct 12

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$233

WestJet

Oct 12

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$236

WestJet

Oct 5

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 14

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$240

WestJet

Oct 10

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 14

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$243

WestJet

Sep 27

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 6

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$248

WestJet

Sep 24

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 27

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$249

WestJet

Sep 24

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 28

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$250

WestJet

Sep 22

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 26

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$251

WestJet

Oct 9

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 11

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$252

WestJet

Sep 23

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 2

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$253

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

Oct 23

FLL

11h 15m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 27

YQY

9h 36m

1 stop

FLL

$637

Air Canada

Oct 23

FLL

13h 05m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 27

YQY

15h 23m

2 stops

FLL

$669

Air Canada

Oct 24

FLL

11h 55m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 31

YQY

9h 36m

1 stop

FLL

$672

Air Canada

Oct 23

FLL

11h 15m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 30

YQY

8h 50m

1 stop

FLL

$677

Air Canada

Oct 1

BOS

4h 32m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 5

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$685

Air Canada

Oct 23

FLL

12h 32m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 27

YQY

9h 57m

2 stops

FLL

$691

Air Canada

Oct 1

BOS

9h 12m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 5

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$693

Air Canada

Oct 6

LGA

4h 37m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 11

YQY

5h 10m

1 stop

LGA

$697

Air Canada

Oct 9

BOS

8h 10m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 16

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$697

Air Canada

Oct 24

LGA

5h 03m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 31

YQY

5h 11m

1 stop

LGA

$701

Air Canada

Oct 23

FLL

11h 15m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 30

YQY

15h 15m

2 stops

FLL

$704

Air Canada

Oct 24

EWR

5h 13m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 31

YQY

5h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$705

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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

$231WestJet

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 19

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

$231WestJet

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

7:15 pm - 1:54 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 39m1 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

$266Air Canada

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

7:15 pm - 12:49 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 34m1 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

$266Air Canada

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14

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

$293Porter Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6

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

4h 24m1 stop Ottawa

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

6h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$293Porter Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7

7:00 am - 2:03 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 03m1 stop Newark

12:15 pm - 5:40 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$297Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

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

15h 55m1 stop Newark

7:00 am - 3:15 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 15m1 stop Newark

$299United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 24

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

10h 03m1 stop Newark

2:50 pm - 11:38 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 48m1 stop Newark

$299United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

6:25 pm - 9:09 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 44mnonstop

12:05 pm - 4:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

5h 37m1 stop Ottawa

$299Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7

Recent last minute 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

$251WestJet

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

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

$258WestJet

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 13

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

$292Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

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

6h 11m1 stop Newark

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

7h 57m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$303Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

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

6h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

7h 57m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$306Air Canada

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

6:00 am - 2:03 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 03m1 stop Newark

2:50 pm - 11:44 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 54m1 stop Newark

$350United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15

6:00 am - 2:03 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 03m1 stop Newark

2:50 pm - 10:09 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 19m1 stop Newark

$350United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

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

6h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

7h 57m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$356Air Canada

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

7:00 am - 4:39 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 39m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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

6h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$398Porter Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

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

$399Porter Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

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

$231WestJet

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

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

$231WestJet

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 19

6:25 pm - 9:09 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 44mnonstop

4:40 pm - 5:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 02mnonstop

$292Air Canada

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7

6:25 pm - 9:09 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 44mnonstop

4:40 pm - 5:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 02mnonstop

$313Air Canada

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13

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

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

$407Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 19

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

2h 04mnonstop

3:02 pm - 4:13 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

2h 11mnonstop

$485American Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

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

$485American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24

6:25 pm - 9:12 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 47mnonstop

4:40 pm - 5:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 02mnonstop

$495United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

6:25 pm - 9:12 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 47mnonstop

4:40 pm - 5:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 02mnonstop

$514United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

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Price

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DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/10

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Mon 10/19

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$231

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/12

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/21

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$231

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/12

7:15 pm-1:54 am

1 stop5h 39m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/21

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$266

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

7:15 pm-12:49 am

1 stop4h 34m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/14

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$266

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 9/30

2:20 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/6

12:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$293

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 10/3

3:55 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/7

12:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$293

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/20

7:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/27

12:15 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$297

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/13

7:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/24

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$299

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

12:52 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Halifax Intl

Mon 10/19

2:50 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$299

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 2/5

6:25 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Halifax Intl

Sun 2/7

12:05 pm-4:42 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$299

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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 $463/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	$111
Best Round-Trip Price	$230
Fastest flight time	2h 15m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 5 days is $111 (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 $230 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 2h 15m (Newark 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 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 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 $491 and anything for $367 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.

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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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.