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 10m 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

Jul 15

MSP

7h 59m

1 stop

YHZ

Jul 29

YHZ

8h 23m

1 stop

MSP

$307

WestJet

Jun 11

PHL

8h 08m

1 stop

YHZ

Jun 15

YHZ

8h 47m

1 stop

PHL

$309

WestJet

Jun 11

PHL

8h 09m

1 stop

YHZ

Jun 15

YHZ

8h 47m

1 stop

PHL

$310

Multiple Airlines

May 23

EWR

4h 35m

1 stop

YHZ

May 24

YHZ

4h 38m

1 stop

EWR

$317

WestJet

Aug 5

PHL

14h 35m

1 stop

YHZ

Aug 12

YHZ

8h 30m

1 stop

PHL

$318

WestJet

Aug 4

PHL

14h 40m

1 stop

YHZ

Aug 10

YHZ

8h 30m

1 stop

PHL

$319

WestJet

Jun 3

PHL

8h 02m

1 stop

YHZ

Jun 7

YHZ

8h 47m

1 stop

PHL

$320

Porter Airlines

May 23

EWR

6h 52m

1 stop

YHZ

May 27

YHZ

4h 38m

1 stop

EWR

$322

WestJet

May 22

PHL

27h 27m

1 stop

YHZ

May 29

YHZ

21h 20m

1 stop

PHL

$323

WestJet

Jun 3

PHL

8h 02m

1 stop

YHZ

Jun 7

YHZ

16h 02m

2 stops

PHL

$324

Porter Airlines

May 22

EWR

4h 59m

1 stop

YHZ

May 26

YHZ

4h 38m

1 stop

EWR

$326

WestJet

Aug 5

PHL

13h 09m

2 stops

YHZ

Aug 11

YHZ

8h 30m

1 stop

PHL

$327

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Multiple Airlines

Jun 10

LGA

13h 14m

1 stop

YQY

Jun 17

YQY

6h 51m

1 stop

LGA

$594

Air Canada

Jun 10

EWR

12h 09m

1 stop

YQY

Jun 17

YQY

6h 15m

1 stop

EWR

$609

Air Canada

Oct 19

BOS

4h 58m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 23

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$634

Air Canada

Jun 10

LGA

7h 44m

2 stops

YQY

Jun 17

YQY

5h 10m

1 stop

LGA

$642

Air Canada

Oct 19

BOS

9h 38m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 23

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$642

WestJet

Jun 26

LAX

24h 25m

1 stop

YQY

Jun 30

YQY

24h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$643

Air Canada

May 14

LGA

4h 39m

1 stop

YQY

May 20

YQY

5h 10m

1 stop

LGA

$648

Air Canada

May 14

EWR

4h 49m

1 stop

YQY

May 20

YQY

6h 20m

1 stop

EWR

$653

Air Canada

May 14

LGA

7h 19m

2 stops

YQY

May 20

YQY

5h 10m

1 stop

LGA

$662

Air Canada

Aug 25

BOS

4h 59m

1 stop

YQY

Aug 26

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$664

Air Canada

Oct 19

BOS

9h 38m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 23

YQY

16h 24m

2 stops

BOS

$666

Air Canada

Oct 17

DCA

5h 58m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 21

YQY

5h 30m

1 stop

DCA

$668

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3:55 pm - 11:47 pm

EWR

YHZ

6h 52m

1 stop

7:00 am - 10:38 am

YHZ

EWR

4h 38m

1 stop

$296Porter Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 20

3:55 pm - 1:54 am

MSP

YHZ

7h 59m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 8:53 pm

YHZ

MSP

8h 23m

1 stop

$307Air Canada

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 29

3:55 pm - 11:47 pm

EWR

YHZ

6h 52m

1 stop

7:00 am - 10:38 am

YHZ

EWR

4h 38m

1 stop

$307Porter Airlines

Sat, May 23 - Mon, May 25

12:37 pm - 9:45 pm

PHL

YHZ

8h 08m

1 stop

3:30 pm - 11:17 pm

YHZ

PHL

8h 47m

1 stop

$309WestJet

Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15

12:36 pm - 9:45 pm

PHL

YHZ

8h 09m

1 stop

3:30 pm - 11:17 pm

YHZ

PHL

8h 47m

1 stop

$310WestJet

Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15

6:00 am - 11:35 am

EWR

YHZ

4h 35m

1 stop

7:00 am - 10:38 am

YHZ

EWR

4h 38m

1 stop

$317Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24

7:05 pm - 1:54 am

LGA

YHZ

5h 49m

1 stop

12:55 pm - 7:25 pm

YHZ

LGA

7h 30m

1 stop

$329Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24

6:00 am - 11:55 pm

MSP

YHZ

15h 55m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 11:59 pm

YHZ

MSP

11h 09m

1 stop

$358United Airlines

Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30

6:00 am - 11:55 pm

MSP

YHZ

15h 55m

1 stop

12:40 pm - 10:12 pm

YHZ

MSP

11h 32m

2 stops

$367United Airlines

Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30

11:59 am - 3:28 pm

DCA

YHZ

2h 29mnonstop

4:09 pm - 5:49 pm

YHZ

DCA

2h 40mnonstop

$426American Airlines

Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27

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Return

Price

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NewarkHalifax

EWR - YHZ

EWRYHZ

Newark

Sat 5/16

3:55 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Halifax Intl

Wed 5/20

7:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$296

MinneapolisHalifax

MSP - YHZ

MSPYHZ

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/15

3:55 pm-1:54 am

1 stop7h 59m

Halifax Intl

Wed 7/29

2:30 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$307

NewarkHalifax

EWR - YHZ

EWRYHZ

Newark

Sat 5/23

3:55 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Halifax Intl

Mon 5/25

7:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$307

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Thu 6/11

12:37 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/15

3:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$309

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Thu 6/11

12:36 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/15

3:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$310

NewarkHalifax

EWR - YHZ

EWRYHZ

Newark

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

Halifax Intl

Sun 5/24

7:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$317

New YorkHalifax

LGA - YHZ

LGAYHZ

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/23

7:05 pm-1:54 am

1 stop5h 49m

Halifax Intl

Sun 5/24

12:55 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$329

MinneapolisHalifax

MSP - YHZ

MSPYHZ

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/30

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$358

MinneapolisHalifax

MSP - YHZ

MSPYHZ

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/30

12:40 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$367

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Halifax

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/20

11:59 am-3:28 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Halifax Intl

Sat 6/27

4:09 pm-5:49 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$426

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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 $497/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is $72/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	$140
Best Round-Trip Price	$296
Fastest flight time	5h 02m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 72 hours is $140 (Philadelphia to Halifax Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 72 hours is $296 (Newark to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 5h 02m (New York LaGuardia to Halifax Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Nova Scotia, with a 15% 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 Halifax Citadel National Historic Site 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, American Airlines and United 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 8 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 $156 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $531 and anything for $428 or less is a good deal. $2,322 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 April 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.

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.