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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Multiple Airlines

Oct 16

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 18

YHZ

4h 59m

1 stop

DTW

$232

Multiple Airlines

Oct 16

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 18

YHZ

7h 57m

2 stops

DTW

$237

Air Canada

Aug 20

DTW

4h 52m

1 stop

YHZ

Aug 24

YHZ

5h 10m

1 stop

DTW

$244

Multiple Airlines

Aug 20

DTW

4h 52m

1 stop

YHZ

Aug 24

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$260

WestJet

Sep 17

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 22

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$263

WestJet

Sep 17

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 22

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$264

WestJet

Sep 13

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 16

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$265

WestJet

Sep 21

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 25

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$267

WestJet

Sep 16

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 22

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$269

WestJet

Sep 20

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 27

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$272

WestJet

Sep 14

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 23

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$273

WestJet

Sep 18

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Sep 23

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$274

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

ORD

25h 45m

3 stops

YQY

Aug 31

YQY

17h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$586

Multiple Airlines

Aug 24

ORD

25h 45m

3 stops

YQY

Aug 31

YQY

11h 50m

1 stop

ORD

$588

Air Canada

Jul 26

BOS

4h 34m

1 stop

YQY

Aug 1

YQY

5h 17m

1 stop

BOS

$625

Air Canada

Jul 26

BOS

9h 14m

2 stops

YQY

Aug 1

YQY

5h 17m

1 stop

BOS

$628

Air Canada

Jul 26

BOS

9h 14m

2 stops

YQY

Aug 1

YQY

16h 42m

2 stops

BOS

$664

Air Canada

Aug 17

IAD

6h 52m

1 stop

YQY

Aug 24

YQY

12h 36m

1 stop

IAD

$681

Multiple Airlines

Aug 17

IAD

25h 05m

2 stops

YQY

Aug 24

YQY

12h 36m

1 stop

IAD

$684

Air Canada

Aug 24

ORD

5h 40m

1 stop

YQY

Aug 31

YQY

16h 47m

1 stop

ORD

$703

Air Canada

Aug 24

ORD

5h 40m

1 stop

YQY

Aug 31

YQY

17h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$705

Air Canada

Aug 27

BOS

4h 40m

1 stop

YQY

Sep 6

YQY

5h 07m

1 stop

BOS

$726

Air Canada

Aug 2

BOS

6h 17m

1 stop

YQY

Aug 6

YQY

5h 17m

1 stop

BOS

$731

Air Canada

Aug 27

BOS

9h 20m

2 stops

YQY

Sep 7

YQY

5h 06m

1 stop

BOS

$734

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5:30 pm - 9:10 pm

DTW

YHZ

2h 40mnonstop

5:30 pm - 9:29 pm

YHZ

DTW

4h 59m

1 stop

$232Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

5:30 pm - 9:10 pm

DTW

YHZ

2h 40mnonstop

7:15 am - 2:12 pm

YHZ

DTW

7h 57m

2 stops

$237Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

10:15 am - 4:07 pm

DTW

YHZ

4h 52m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 9:40 pm

YHZ

DTW

5h 10m

1 stop

$244Air Canada

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24

5:30 pm - 9:10 pm

DTW

YHZ

2h 40mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pm

YHZ

DTW

2h 50mnonstop

$263WestJet

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

5:30 pm - 9:10 pm

DTW

YHZ

2h 40mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:20 pm

YHZ

DTW

2h 50mnonstop

$264WestJet

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

3:40 pm - 12:35 am

ORD

YHZ

6h 55m

1 stop

7:15 am - 1:19 pm

YHZ

ORD

8h 04m

2 stops

$284Air Canada

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3

11:49 am - 3:18 pm

DCA

YHZ

2h 29mnonstop

3:35 pm - 5:15 pm

YHZ

DCA

2h 40mnonstop

$400American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

5:27 pm - 2:20 pm

DCA

YHZ

19h 53m

1 stop

3:35 pm - 5:15 pm

YHZ

DCA

2h 40mnonstop

$415American Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11

1:14 pm - 9:10 pm

JFK

YHZ

6h 56m

1 stop

1:30 pm - 8:30 pm

YHZ

JFK

8h 00m

1 stop

$490Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

12:59 pm - 9:10 pm

JFK

YHZ

7h 11m

1 stop

3:30 pm - 8:09 pm

YHZ

JFK

5h 39m

1 stop

$492Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/16

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sun 10/18

5:30 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$232

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/16

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sun 10/18

7:15 am-2:12 pm

2 stops7h 57m

$237

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/20

10:15 am-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Halifax Intl

Mon 8/24

5:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$244

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Tue 9/22

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$263

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Tue 9/22

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$264

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

3:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 55m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/3

7:15 am-1:19 pm

2 stops8h 04m

$284

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Halifax

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/7

11:49 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Halifax Intl

Mon 9/14

3:35 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$400

Washington, D.C.Halifax

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/6

5:27 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop19h 53m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/11

3:35 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$415

New YorkHalifax

JFK - YHZ

JFKYHZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/1

1:14 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Halifax Intl

Wed 9/9

1:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$490

New YorkHalifax

JFK - YHZ

JFKYHZ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

12:59 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Halifax Intl

Tue 9/29

3:30 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$492

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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 $462/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is $60/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	$104
Best Round-Trip Price	$232
Fastest flight time	1h 50m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 5 days is $104 (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 $232 (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 1h 50m (Boston Logan Intl 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 $166 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $539 and anything for $419 or less is a good deal. $1,876 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 July 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.