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 55m on average, while flying from Miami to Halifax Intl is 8h 55m 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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Air Canada

Oct 16

DTW

5h 39m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

5h 00m

1 stop

DTW

$311

Air Canada

Oct 23

DTW

5h 39m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 30

YHZ

12h 35m

2 stops

DTW

$319

Air Canada

Oct 16

DTW

15h 34m

2 stops

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

5h 00m

1 stop

DTW

$329

Porter Airlines

Oct 15

BOS

4h 24m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 16

YHZ

9h 14m

2 stops

BOS

$339

Porter Airlines

Oct 20

LGA

4h 57m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

6h 50m

1 stop

LGA

$340

Porter Airlines

Oct 20

LGA

4h 57m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

6h 50m

1 stop

LGA

$342

Porter Airlines

Jan 8

MCO

3h 29m

YHZ

Jan 11

YHZ

4h 17m

MCO

$343

Porter Airlines

Oct 24

BOS

4h 24m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 28

YHZ

5h 22m

1 stop

BOS

$346

Air Canada

Oct 21

DTW

5h 39m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 24

YHZ

8h 06m

2 stops

DTW

$351

Porter Airlines

Oct 21

BOS

4h 24m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 27

YHZ

5h 22m

1 stop

BOS

$352

Porter Airlines

Oct 20

EWR

9h 04m

2 stops

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

9h 45m

1 stop

EWR

$352

WestJet

Oct 14

SFO

10h 05m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 21

YHZ

16h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$354

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 13

BOS

15h 26m

2 stops

YQY

Nov 20

YQY

14h 05m

2 stops

BOS

$797

Multiple Airlines

Nov 13

BOS

15h 26m

2 stops

YQY

Nov 20

YQY

14h 05m

3 stops

BOS

$802

Multiple Airlines

Nov 13

BOS

15h 26m

3 stops

YQY

Nov 20

YQY

11h 37m

3 stops

BOS

$812

Multiple Airlines

Oct 26

IAD

12h 20m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 31

YQY

10h 16m

1 stop

IAD

$816

Air Canada

Oct 26

DCA

15h 35m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 31

YQY

10h 49m

2 stops

DCA

$824

Air Canada

Oct 26

IAD

12h 20m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 31

YQY

10h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$824

Air Canada

Oct 26

DCA

18h 30m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 31

YQY

10h 49m

2 stops

DCA

$827

Air Canada

Oct 26

LGA

10h 26m

2 stops

YQY

Nov 2

YQY

7h 13m

1 stop

LGA

$827

Air Canada

Dec 3

LGA

10h 26m

2 stops

YQY

Dec 7

YQY

5h 11m

1 stop

LGA

$828

Multiple Airlines

Oct 26

LGA

10h 26m

2 stops

YQY

Nov 2

YQY

10h 28m

2 stops

LGA

$835

Air Canada

Dec 3

LGA

10h 26m

2 stops

YQY

Dec 7

YQY

9h 18m

2 stops

LGA

$836

Air Canada

Nov 13

BOS

12h 11m

2 stops

YQY

Nov 20

YQY

4h 43m

1 stop

BOS

$843

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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

$311Air Canada

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21

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

5h 39m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

6:05 am - 5:40 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 35m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$319Air Canada

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

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

4h 24m1 stop Ottawa

7:00 am - 3:14 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

9h 14m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Island

$339Porter Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 16

5:55 pm - 11:52 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 57m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

11:05 am - 4:55 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

6h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$340Porter Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

6:05 pm - 8:10 amSFO San Francisco-YHZ Halifax Intl

10h 05m1 stop Calgary

9:50 am - 9:55 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-SFO San Francisco

16h 05m2 stops Edmonton Calgary

$354WestJet

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

1:00 pm - 6:55 amSFO San Francisco-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 55m2 stops Calgary Edmonton

3:35 pm - 9:55 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-SFO San Francisco

10h 20m1 stop Calgary

$356WestJet

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 17

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

$356Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

12:15 pm - 11:49 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

10h 34m2 stops Toronto Island Ottawa

10:05 pm - 9:10 amYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

12h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$369Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

7:00 am - 1:24 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 24m1 stop Newark

2:10 pm - 11:44 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10h 34m1 stop Newark

$422United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

4:30 pm - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 25m1 stop Newark

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

6h 11m1 stop Newark

$438United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

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

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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

$349Air Canada

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

3:45 pm - 11:55 pmEWR Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 10m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:30 am - 5:55 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-EWR Newark

7h 25m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$368Air Canada

Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7

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

15h 55m1 stop Newark

6:00 am - 6:36 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 36m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$374Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 16

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

10h 03m1 stop Newark

7:15 am - 6:36 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 21m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Island

$379Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 16

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

$450Porter Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 20

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

$450Porter Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 23

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

5h 39m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:05 am - 6:05 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$476United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

8:42 pm - 11:55 pmEWR Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 13mnonstop

7:00 am - 8:22 amYHZ Halifax Intl-EWR Newark

2h 22mnonstop

$486United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

7:05 am - 9:10 pmMCO Orlando-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 05m2 stops New York LaGuardia Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:30 pm - 12:23 amYHZ Halifax Intl-MCO Orlando

11h 53m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$640Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

6:20 am - 2:35 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 15m1 stop New York LaGuardia

1:30 pm - 11:07 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 37m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$680Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

Recent direct flight deals from the United States to Nova Scotia

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4:40 pm - 9:09 pmMCO Orlando-YHZ Halifax Intl

3h 29mnonstop

12:25 pm - 3:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-MCO Orlando

4h 17mnonstop

$343Porter Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

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

$388Emirates

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

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

$388Emirates

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

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

$399Air Canada

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

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

$420Air Canada

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

4:40 pm - 9:09 pmMCO Orlando-YHZ Halifax Intl

3h 29mnonstop

12:25 pm - 3:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-MCO Orlando

4h 17mnonstop

$467Porter Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 30

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

$615United Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24

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

$637United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 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

$686WestJet

Wed, Oct 14 - 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

$699WestJet

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21

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Return

Price

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Quickest round-trip

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/16

7:15 pm-1:54 am

1 stop5h 39m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/21

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$311

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/23

7:15 pm-1:54 am

1 stop5h 39m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/30

6:05 am-5:40 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$319

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 10/15

3:55 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/16

7:00 am-3:14 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$339

New YorkHalifax

LGA New York LaGuardia - YHZ Halifax Intl

LGAYHZ

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/20

5:55 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/21

11:05 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$340

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO San Francisco - YHZ Halifax Intl

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

6:05 pm-8:10 am

1 stop10h 05m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/21

9:50 am-9:55 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$354

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO San Francisco - YHZ Halifax Intl

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

1:00 pm-6:55 am

2 stops13h 55m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/17

3:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$356

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

7:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/21

5:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$356

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 10/22

12:15 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Halifax Intl

Mon 10/26

10:05 pm-9:10 am

1 stop12h 05m

$369

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/29

7:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Halifax Intl

Mon 11/2

2:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$422

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/24

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$438

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

The average flight to Nova Scotia costs $465/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is $65/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	$129
Best Round-Trip Price	$311
Fastest flight time	4h 24m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 5 days is $129 (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 $311 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 4h 24m (Boston Logan Intl 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?

95% 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 Province House 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 $190 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $621 and anything for $391 or less is a good deal. $2,522 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 October 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.

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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.

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