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 San Francisco to Halifax Intl is 9h on average. Halifax Intl is the most popular airport in Nova Scotia.

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Flights to Halifax

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WestJet

Sep 17

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 25

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$245

WestJet

Sep 12

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 19

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$246

WestJet

Sep 25

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 1

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$257

WestJet

Sep 27

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 4

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$263

WestJet

Sep 27

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 6

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$265

WestJet

Oct 10

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 18

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$283

Air Canada

Sep 17

DTW

6h 04m

1 stop

YHZ

Sep 25

YHZ

4h 59m

1 stop

DTW

$285

Air Canada

Sep 12

DTW

4h 59m

1 stop

YHZ

Sep 19

YHZ

4h 59m

1 stop

DTW

$286

WestJet

Sep 22

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 25

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$295

WestJet

Sep 22

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 25

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$296

WestJet

Oct 14

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 19

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$298

Air Canada

Sep 27

DTW

6h 04m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 6

YHZ

5h 04m

1 stop

DTW

$299

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

Sep 21

EWR

7h 37m

2 stops

YQY

Sep 25

YQY

10h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$685

Air Canada

Sep 21

LGA

6h 22m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 25

YQY

5h 20m

1 stop

LGA

$687

Air Canada

Sep 17

EWR

4h 42m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 24

YQY

8h 54m

2 stops

EWR

$697

Air Canada

Sep 25

LGA

4h 32m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 2

YQY

5h 10m

1 stop

LGA

$699

Air Canada

Sep 18

BOS

9h 07m

2 stops

YQY

Sep 21

YQY

5h 16m

1 stop

BOS

$703

Air Canada

Sep 17

EWR

8h 37m

2 stops

YQY

Sep 24

YQY

8h 54m

2 stops

EWR

$706

Air Canada

Sep 21

EWR

4h 42m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 25

YQY

15h 28m

1 stop

EWR

$707

Air Canada

Sep 20

BOS

4h 27m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 28

YQY

5h 16m

1 stop

BOS

$707

Air Canada

Sep 18

BOS

9h 07m

2 stops

YQY

Sep 21

YQY

10h 36m

2 stops

BOS

$712

Air Canada

Sep 20

BOS

8h 10m

2 stops

YQY

Sep 28

YQY

5h 16m

1 stop

BOS

$715

Air Canada

Oct 6

LGA

6h 27m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 12

YQY

5h 24m

1 stop

LGA

$716

Air Canada

Sep 25

EWR

4h 42m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 2

YQY

15h 18m

1 stop

EWR

$719

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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

$245WestJet

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

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

$245WestJet

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25

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

6h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

4h 59m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$285Air Canada

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25

6:50 pm - 12:49 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 59m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

4h 59m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$285Air Canada

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

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

2h 40mnonstop

6:20 am - 11:27 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 07m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Fort Lauderdale

$310Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

4:29 pm - 8:47 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

27h 18m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Toronto Pearson Intl

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

2h 50mnonstop

$319Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

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

6h 03m1 stop Newark

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

6h 11m1 stop Newark

$321United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

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

8h 03m1 stop Newark

7:00 am - 8:39 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 39m1 stop Newark

$321United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29

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

$336Porter Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

1:15 pm - 8:15 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 00m1 stop Ottawa

12:20 pm - 4:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

5h 22m1 stop Ottawa

$343Porter Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

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

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10:15 am - 4:07 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 52m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:30 pm - 9:40 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 10m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$331Air Canada

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 5

10:15 am - 12:36 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 21m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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

4h 59m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$343Air Canada

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8

6:35 am - 2:03 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 28m1 stop Newark

12:40 pm - 6:58 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$380United Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5

5:00 pm - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 55m1 stop Newark

12:40 pm - 6:58 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$380United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5

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

6h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

4h 59m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$408Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

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

$413Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

12:15 pm - 11:18 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

10h 03m1 stop New York LaGuardia

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

2h 50mnonstop

$473Delta

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8

12:15 pm - 11:18 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

10h 03m1 stop New York LaGuardia

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

2h 50mnonstop

$474Delta

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8

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

$481Porter Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17

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

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

7:00 am - 5:25 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

11h 25m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Island

$525Porter Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17

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

$245WestJet

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

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

$245WestJet

Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 25

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

1h 47mnonstop

4:45 pm - 5:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

1h 57mnonstop

$343Air Canada

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

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

$353Air Canada

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

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

$412American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

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

$412Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 3

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

$412Delta

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 3

10:59 am - 2:03 pmEWR Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 04mnonstop

2:50 pm - 4:14 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-EWR Newark

2h 24mnonstop

$433United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

10:59 am - 2:03 pmEWR Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 04mnonstop

2:50 pm - 4:14 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-EWR Newark

2h 24mnonstop

$433United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

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

$440American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

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Depart

Return

Price

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Quickest round-trip

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Wed 9/30

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$245

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/25

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$245

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

6:50 pm-1:54 am

1 stop6h 04m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/25

5:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$285

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

6:50 pm-12:49 am

1 stop4h 59m

Halifax Intl

Wed 9/16

5:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$285

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/24

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Thu 10/1

6:20 am-11:27 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$310

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

4:29 pm-8:47 pm

2 stops27h 18m

Halifax Intl

Mon 10/19

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$319

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/22

7:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Halifax Intl

Tue 9/29

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$321

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/23

2:52 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Halifax Intl

Tue 9/29

7:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$321

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/14

3:55 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/20

12:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$336

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 11/11

1:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Halifax Intl

Wed 11/18

12:20 pm-4:42 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$343

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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 $482/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	$110
Best Round-Trip Price	$245
Fastest flight time	1h 44m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 5 days is $110 (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 $245 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 1h 44m (Boston Logan Intl to Halifax Intl).

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April has the highest demand for flights to Nova Scotia, with a 5% 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 $128 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $556 and anything for $448 or less is a good deal. $1,960 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 August 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.

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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.