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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Flights to Halifax

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WestJet

Aug 25

DTW

2h 35m

YHZ

Sep 5

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$238

WestJet

Aug 25

DTW

2h 35m

YHZ

Sep 4

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$239

WestJet

Jun 29

DTW

2h 30m

YHZ

Jul 3

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$243

WestJet

Aug 19

DTW

2h 30m

YHZ

Aug 29

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$244

WestJet

Jul 23

DTW

2h 35m

YHZ

Jul 31

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$245

WestJet

Aug 18

DTW

2h 35m

YHZ

Aug 28

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$246

WestJet

Jul 22

DTW

2h 30m

YHZ

Jul 31

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$247

WestJet

Jul 20

DTW

2h 30m

YHZ

Jul 29

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$248

WestJet

Aug 19

DTW

2h 30m

YHZ

Sep 9

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$250

WestJet

Aug 19

DTW

2h 30m

YHZ

Sep 9

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$252

WestJet

Jun 1

DTW

2h 30m

YHZ

Jun 13

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$259

WestJet

Aug 20

DTW

2h 35m

YHZ

Aug 30

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$260

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

May 4

BOS

4h 39m

1 stop

YQY

May 11

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$627

Air Canada

Jun 4

BOS

6h 09m

1 stop

YQY

Jun 8

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$632

Air Canada

May 4

BOS

10h 04m

2 stops

YQY

May 11

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$635

Air Canada

Jun 12

BOS

6h 09m

1 stop

YQY

Jun 14

YQY

5h 49m

1 stop

BOS

$637

Air Canada

Aug 15

BOS

9h 39m

2 stops

YQY

Aug 30

YQY

5h 53m

1 stop

BOS

$640

Air Canada

Aug 6

BOS

4h 59m

1 stop

YQY

Aug 10

YQY

16h 24m

2 stops

BOS

$651

Air Canada

Jun 4

BOS

6h 09m

1 stop

YQY

Jun 8

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$652

Air Canada

Jun 4

BOS

10h 29m

2 stops

YQY

Jun 8

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$655

Air Canada

Sep 29

ORD

5h 53m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 10

YQY

5h 55m

1 stop

ORD

$656

Air Canada

Aug 3

BOS

8h 27m

1 stop

YQY

Aug 6

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$656

Air Canada

May 6

DTW

4h 59m

1 stop

YQY

May 13

YQY

5h 05m

1 stop

DTW

$658

Air Canada

Aug 15

BOS

9h 39m

2 stops

YQY

Aug 30

YQY

16h 24m

2 stops

BOS

$659

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6:10 pm - 9:45 pm

DTW

YHZ

2h 35mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pm

YHZ

DTW

2h 50mnonstop

$238WestJet

Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 5

6:10 pm - 9:45 pm

DTW

YHZ

2h 35mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pm

YHZ

DTW

2h 50mnonstop

$239WestJet

Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4

3:55 pm - 11:47 pm

EWR

YHZ

6h 52m

1 stop

7:00 am - 10:38 am

YHZ

EWR

4h 38m

1 stop

$300Porter Airlines

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

3:55 pm - 11:47 pm

EWR

YHZ

6h 52m

1 stop

11:30 am - 3:53 pm

YHZ

EWR

5h 23m

1 stop

$302Porter Airlines

Wed, May 20 - Sat, May 23

3:55 pm - 11:47 pm

EWR

YHZ

6h 52m

1 stop

10:20 am - 11:59 am

YHZ

EWR

2h 39mnonstop

$304Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

9:45 am - 4:02 pm

IAD

YHZ

5h 17m

1 stop

7:15 am - 4:12 pm

YHZ

IAD

9h 57m

2 stops

$318Air Canada

Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 1

9:55 am - 8:30 pm

IAD

YHZ

9h 35m

2 stops

7:15 am - 4:12 pm

YHZ

IAD

9h 57m

2 stops

$322Air Canada

Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 1

5:10 am - 10:15 pm

BOS

YHZ

16h 05m

2 stops

11:30 am - 3:55 pm

YHZ

BOS

5h 25m

1 stop

$324Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26

7:40 am - 2:20 pm

DCA

YHZ

5h 40m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 5:31 pm

YHZ

DCA

2h 31mnonstop

$372American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5

6:30 am - 3:28 pm

JFK

YHZ

7h 58m

1 stop

4:09 pm - 7:30 am

YHZ

JFK

16h 21m

1 stop

$394American Airlines

Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6

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DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

6:10 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/5

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$238

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

6:10 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/4

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$239

NewarkHalifax

EWR - YHZ

EWRYHZ

Newark

Wed 5/20

3:55 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Halifax Intl

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$300

NewarkHalifax

EWR - YHZ

EWRYHZ

Newark

Wed 5/20

3:55 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/23

11:30 am-3:53 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$302

NewarkHalifax

EWR - YHZ

EWRYHZ

Newark

Wed 5/20

3:55 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Halifax Intl

Wed 5/27

10:20 am-11:59 am

Nonstop2h 39m

$304

Washington, D.C.Halifax

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/30

9:45 am-4:02 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/1

7:15 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$318

Washington, D.C.Halifax

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/30

9:55 am-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/1

7:15 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 57m

$322

BostonHalifax

BOS - YHZ

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 5/19

5:10 am-10:15 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Halifax Intl

Tue 5/26

11:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$324

Washington, D.C.Halifax

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/2

7:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/5

4:00 pm-5:31 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$372

New YorkHalifax

JFK - YHZ

JFKYHZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/30

6:30 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Halifax Intl

Sat 6/6

4:09 pm-7:30 am

1 stop16h 21m

$394

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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 $455/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is $55/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	$131
Best Round-Trip Price	$238
Fastest flight time	4h 49m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 72 hours is $131 (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 72 hours is $238 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 4h 49m (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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December 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?

96% 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, Exhibition Park and Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre 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 $514 and anything for $444 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 12 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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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.