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 10m 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

Oct 14

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 18

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$264

WestJet

Oct 19

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 23

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$271

Multiple Airlines

Oct 1

DTW

5h 59m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 4

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$279

Air Canada

Oct 15

DTW

6h 04m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 19

YHZ

4h 59m

1 stop

DTW

$282

Air Canada

Oct 1

DTW

5h 59m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 4

YHZ

7h 57m

2 stops

DTW

$283

Air Canada

Oct 1

DTW

8h 00m

2 stops

YHZ

Oct 4

YHZ

11h 57m

2 stops

DTW

$284

Multiple Airlines

Oct 1

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 4

YHZ

7h 57m

2 stops

DTW

$290

Air Canada

Sep 27

DTW

6h 04m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 6

YHZ

4h 59m

1 stop

DTW

$291

WestJet

Oct 1

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 4

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$293

Air Canada

Aug 25

DTW

4h 52m

1 stop

YHZ

Aug 29

YHZ

5h 10m

1 stop

DTW

$295

Air Canada

Sep 17

DTW

6h 04m

1 stop

YHZ

Sep 25

YHZ

4h 59m

1 stop

DTW

$300

Air Canada

Sep 11

BOS

1h 47m

YHZ

Sep 14

YHZ

7h 47m

2 stops

BOS

$300

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

Sep 6

LGA

4h 34m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 12

YQY

5h 10m

1 stop

LGA

$646

Air Canada

Sep 6

EWR

4h 49m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 12

YQY

6h 07m

1 stop

EWR

$651

Air Canada

Sep 6

LGA

7h 19m

2 stops

YQY

Sep 12

YQY

5h 10m

1 stop

LGA

$662

Air Canada

Sep 3

EWR

6h 42m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 7

YQY

6h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$676

Air Canada

Sep 4

LGA

7h 12m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 7

YQY

6h 50m

1 stop

LGA

$676

Air Canada

Aug 25

EWR

4h 49m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 1

YQY

10h 50m

2 stops

EWR

$698

Air Canada

Sep 4

LGA

7h 12m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 7

YQY

15h 16m

2 stops

LGA

$704

Air Canada

Nov 4

BOS

4h 51m

1 stop

YQY

Nov 8

YQY

5h 13m

1 stop

BOS

$715

Air Canada

Sep 6

EWR

6h 42m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 12

YQY

15h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$716

Air Canada

Sep 22

BOS

4h 32m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 29

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$716

Air Canada

Aug 25

EWR

4h 49m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 1

YQY

15h 18m

1 stop

EWR

$719

Air Canada

Oct 9

BOS

6h 45m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 12

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$720

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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

$264WestJet

Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18

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

$271WestJet

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

2:55 pm - 9:54 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 59m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

2h 50mnonstop

$279Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

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

$282Air Canada

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

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

$283Air Canada

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14

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

2h 40mnonstop

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

7h 57m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$290Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

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

$302Porter Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - 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

7:25 am - 4:46 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

10h 21m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island

$305Porter Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

7:00 am - 2:33 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 33m1 stop New York LaGuardia

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

1h 43mnonstop

$337American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

11:23 am - 2:26 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 03mnonstop

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

2h 11mnonstop

$372American Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14

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

$321Air Canada

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 29

10:15 am - 6:16 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 01m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:00 am - 2:16 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 16m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$376Air Canada

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19

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

5h 55m1 stop Newark

7:15 am - 2:16 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 01m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$388Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 29

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

6h 03m1 stop Newark

5:00 pm - 11:54 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$417United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15

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

6h 03m1 stop Newark

7:15 am - 2:16 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 01m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$420Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19

5:40 pm - 11:13 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 33m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:30 am - 4:57 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

11h 27m2 stops New York LaGuardia Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$494Delta

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22

6:05 am - 9:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-YHZ Halifax Intl

14h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:30 pm - 11:26 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$495WestJet

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17

6:05 am - 9:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-YHZ Halifax Intl

14h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3:30 pm - 11:26 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-PHL Philadelphia

8h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$495WestJet

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17

10:30 am - 12:49 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

5:00 pm - 11:54 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$516United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15

7:55 pm - 11:13 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 18mnonstop

6:30 am - 7:39 amYHZ Halifax Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

2h 09mnonstop

$539Delta

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22

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

$264WestJet

Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18

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

$271WestJet

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

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

$307Air Canada

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

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

$310Air Canada

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14

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

$355Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

11:23 am - 2:26 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 03mnonstop

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

2h 11mnonstop

$372American Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

11:17 am - 2:20 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 03mnonstop

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

2h 11mnonstop

$372American Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

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

$372Delta

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

8:20 am - 11:46 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 26mnonstop

12:40 pm - 2:21 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2h 41mnonstop

$452United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

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

$458United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 4

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sun 10/18

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$264

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/19

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/23

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$271

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

2:55 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Halifax Intl

Sun 10/4

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$279

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/15

6:50 pm-1:54 am

1 stop6h 04m

Halifax Intl

Mon 10/19

5:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$282

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/8

6:50 pm-1:54 am

1 stop6h 04m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/14

5:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$283

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

7:15 am-2:12 pm

2 stops7h 57m

$290

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-4:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Halifax Intl

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$302

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-4:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Halifax Intl

Sun 10/4

7:25 am-4:46 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$305

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 9/22

7:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/26

11:56 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$337

Quickest round-trip

New YorkHalifax

LGA New York LaGuardia - YHZ Halifax Intl

LGAYHZ

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/6

11:23 am-2:26 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Halifax Intl

Mon 9/14

3:19 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$372

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

The average flight to Nova Scotia costs $474/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is $74/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	$108
Best Round-Trip Price	$264
Fastest flight time	1h 47m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 5 days is $108 (Boston Logan Intl 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 $264 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 1h 47m (Boston Logan Intl to Halifax Intl).

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April has the highest demand for flights to Nova Scotia, with a 14% 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 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 49% 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 $573 and anything for $402 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.

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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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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.