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 15m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Halifax Intl is 8h 45m 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

Sep 27

DTW

4h 57m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 1

YHZ

5h 52m

1 stop

DTW

$251

Air Canada

Sep 27

DTW

4h 57m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 1

YHZ

7h 57m

2 stops

DTW

$254

WestJet

Sep 26

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 1

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$255

Air Canada

Sep 27

DTW

8h 00m

2 stops

YHZ

Oct 1

YHZ

11h 57m

2 stops

DTW

$258

WestJet

Oct 14

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 19

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$259

WestJet

Oct 14

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 19

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$262

WestJet

Oct 14

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 19

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$263

WestJet

Oct 14

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 18

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$268

WestJet

Oct 14

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 16

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$272

WestJet

Oct 10

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 16

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$273

Multiple Airlines

Sep 27

DTW

2h 35m

YHZ

Oct 1

YHZ

5h 07m

1 stop

DTW

$275

Air Canada

Oct 13

DTW

6h 04m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 14

YHZ

9h 27m

2 stops

DTW

$280

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

Jul 13

EWR

4h 49m

1 stop

YQY

Jul 20

YQY

6h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$675

Air Canada

Jul 4

EWR

12h 42m

2 stops

YQY

Jul 10

YQY

6h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$682

Air Canada

Jul 13

LGA

7h 19m

2 stops

YQY

Jul 20

YQY

6h 55m

1 stop

LGA

$687

Air Canada

Jul 13

LGA

4h 34m

1 stop

YQY

Jul 20

YQY

6h 55m

1 stop

LGA

$691

Air Canada

Jul 4

EWR

20h 34m

1 stop

YQY

Jul 10

YQY

6h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$692

Air Canada

Jul 13

EWR

8h 44m

2 stops

YQY

Jul 20

YQY

6h 05m

1 stop

EWR

$694

Air Canada

Jul 4

LGA

7h 19m

2 stops

YQY

Jul 10

YQY

20h 02m

2 stops

LGA

$701

Air Canada

Jul 4

LGA

7h 19m

2 stops

YQY

Jul 10

YQY

6h 55m

1 stop

LGA

$705

Air Canada

Jul 9

IAD

6h 47m

1 stop

YQY

Jul 16

YQY

11h 24m

1 stop

IAD

$718

Air Canada

Sep 19

BOS

4h 58m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 20

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$719

Air Canada

Sep 19

BOS

9h 38m

2 stops

YQY

Sep 20

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$727

Air Canada

Jul 13

LGA

7h 19m

2 stops

YQY

Jul 20

YQY

10h 37m

2 stops

LGA

$740

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10:05 am - 4:02 pm

DTW

YHZ

4h 57m

1 stop

5:15 am - 10:07 am

YHZ

DTW

5h 52m

1 stop

$251Air Canada

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1

10:05 am - 4:02 pm

DTW

YHZ

4h 57m

1 stop

7:15 am - 2:12 pm

YHZ

DTW

7h 57m

2 stops

$254Air Canada

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1

2:55 pm - 11:55 pm

DTW

YHZ

8h 00m

2 stops

7:15 am - 6:12 pm

YHZ

DTW

11h 57m

2 stops

$258Air Canada

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1

5:30 pm - 9:10 pm

DTW

YHZ

2h 40mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pm

YHZ

DTW

2h 50mnonstop

$259WestJet

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

5:30 pm - 9:10 pm

DTW

YHZ

2h 40mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pm

YHZ

DTW

2h 50mnonstop

$262WestJet

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

9:08 am - 2:55 pm

LGA

YHZ

4h 47m

1 stop

3:15 pm - 4:26 pm

YHZ

LGA

2h 11mnonstop

$354American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13

6:30 am - 2:55 pm

LGA

YHZ

7h 25m

1 stop

3:15 pm - 4:26 pm

YHZ

LGA

2h 11mnonstop

$360American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 18

3:35 pm - 9:14 pm

BOS

YHZ

4h 39m

1 stop

12:55 pm - 6:35 pm

YHZ

BOS

6h 40m

1 stop

$362Porter Airlines

Sat, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 7

3:35 pm - 9:14 pm

BOS

YHZ

4h 39m

1 stop

11:30 am - 7:44 pm

YHZ

BOS

9h 14m

2 stops

$363Porter Airlines

Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 21

6:00 am - 1:25 pm

JFK

YHZ

6h 25m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 9:14 pm

YHZ

JFK

7h 59m

1 stop

$490Delta

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12

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DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

10:05 am-4:02 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Halifax Intl

Thu 10/1

5:15 am-10:07 am

1 stop5h 52m

$251

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

10:05 am-4:02 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Halifax Intl

Thu 10/1

7:15 am-2:12 pm

2 stops7h 57m

$254

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/27

2:55 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Halifax Intl

Thu 10/1

7:15 am-6:12 pm

2 stops11h 57m

$258

Quickest round-trip

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Mon 10/19

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$259

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Mon 10/19

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$262

New YorkHalifax

LGA - YHZ

LGAYHZ

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/9

9:08 am-2:55 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Halifax Intl

Sun 9/13

3:15 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$354

New YorkHalifax

LGA - YHZ

LGAYHZ

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/10

6:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/18

3:15 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$360

BostonHalifax

BOS - YHZ

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 7/4

3:35 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Halifax Intl

Tue 7/7

12:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$362

BostonHalifax

BOS - YHZ

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 7/7

3:35 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Halifax Intl

Tue 7/21

11:30 am-7:44 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$363

New YorkHalifax

JFK - YHZ

JFKYHZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/12

2:15 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$490

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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 $440/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is $44/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	$112
Best Round-Trip Price	$251
Fastest flight time	2h 29m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 5 days is $112 (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 $251 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 2h 29m (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Halifax Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Nova Scotia, with a 16% 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 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 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 $182 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $520 and anything for $418 or less is a good deal. $1,758 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 June 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.