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 Miami to Halifax Intl is 6h 35m 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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Porter Airlines

Nov 4

FLL

8h 50m

1 stop

YHZ

Nov 16

YHZ

7h 25m

1 stop

FLL

$229

Porter Airlines

Nov 4

FLL

8h 50m

1 stop

YHZ

Nov 15

YHZ

10h 40m

1 stop

FLL

$254

Multiple Airlines

Feb 3

FLL

9h 00m

1 stop

YHZ

Feb 7

YHZ

7h 50m

1 stop

FLL

$257

WestJet

Oct 11

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 16

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$265

WestJet

Oct 19

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 23

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$270

Air Canada

Feb 2

FLL

8h 33m

1 stop

YHZ

Feb 3

YHZ

8h 17m

1 stop

FLL

$278

WestJet

Oct 22

LAX

10h 05m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 25

YHZ

12h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$286

Porter Airlines

Nov 4

FLL

8h 50m

1 stop

YHZ

Nov 15

YHZ

14h 20m

2 stops

FLL

$288

WestJet

Oct 12

DTW

2h 40m

YHZ

Oct 14

YHZ

2h 50m

DTW

$289

Air Canada

Feb 2

FLL

8h 33m

1 stop

YHZ

Feb 3

YHZ

11h 16m

2 stops

FLL

$291

WestJet

Oct 10

LAX

9h 50m

1 stop

YHZ

Oct 18

YHZ

11h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$292

WestJet

Oct 22

LAX

13h 40m

2 stops

YHZ

Oct 25

YHZ

12h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$293

Flights to Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

Oct 21

BOS

6h 50m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 28

YQY

6h 48m

1 stop

BOS

$718

Air Canada

Oct 21

BOS

8h 10m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 28

YQY

6h 48m

1 stop

BOS

$721

Air Canada

Oct 21

BOS

8h 10m

2 stops

YQY

Oct 28

YQY

12h 48m

2 stops

BOS

$725

Multiple Airlines

Nov 7

IAD

21h 51m

1 stop

YQY

Nov 14

YQY

9h 13m

2 stops

IAD

$786

Multiple Airlines

Nov 3

EWR

12h 59m

1 stop

YQY

Nov 8

YQY

6h 51m

1 stop

EWR

$800

Multiple Airlines

Nov 7

IAD

12h 20m

1 stop

YQY

Nov 14

YQY

9h 00m

1 stop

IAD

$807

Air Canada

Oct 24

EWR

5h 13m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 31

YQY

6h 51m

1 stop

EWR

$822

Multiple Airlines

Oct 24

EWR

5h 13m

1 stop

YQY

Oct 31

YQY

8h 29m

2 stops

EWR

$826

Air Canada

Oct 26

LGA

10h 26m

2 stops

YQY

Nov 2

YQY

7h 13m

1 stop

LGA

$827

Air Canada

Dec 3

LGA

10h 26m

2 stops

YQY

Dec 7

YQY

5h 11m

1 stop

LGA

$828

Air Canada

Nov 5

DCA

27h 31m

1 stop

YQY

Nov 12

YQY

5h 44m

1 stop

DCA

$829

Air Canada

Nov 7

IAD

13h 31m

2 stops

YQY

Nov 14

YQY

9h 13m

2 stops

IAD

$829

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1:55 pm - 11:45 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 50m1 stop Ottawa

6:30 am - 12:55 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-FLL Fort Lauderdale

7h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$229Porter Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16

1:55 pm - 11:45 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 50m1 stop Ottawa

10:00 am - 7:40 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-FLL Fort Lauderdale

10h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$254Porter Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 15

1:55 pm - 11:55 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-YHZ Halifax Intl

9h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

6:00 am - 12:50 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-FLL Fort Lauderdale

7h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$257Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 7

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

$265WestJet

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16

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

$270WestJet

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

4:25 pm - 1:58 amFLL Fort Lauderdale-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 33m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:10 am - 12:27 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 17m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$278Air Canada

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 3

4:25 pm - 1:58 amFLL Fort Lauderdale-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 33m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:10 am - 3:26 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-FLL Fort Lauderdale

11h 16m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$291Air Canada

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 3

6:30 pm - 8:10 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

12h 40m1 stop Calgary

12:20 pm - 4:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

5h 22m1 stop Ottawa

$340Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

7:30 am - 4:05 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 12:11 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 11m1 stop Newark

$341United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

11:15 am - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

11h 40m1 stop Newark

7:00 am - 8:39 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 39m1 stop Newark

$341United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

Recent last minute flight deals from the United States to Nova Scotia

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1:45 pm - 11:52 pmMCO Orlando-YHZ Halifax Intl

9h 07m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

6:20 am - 12:45 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-MCO Orlando

7h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$375Porter Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5

6:50 pm - 1:54 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:30 pm - 9:30 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$382Air Canada

Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3

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

$388Emirates

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

6:50 pm - 1:54 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 04m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:30 pm - 9:30 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$424Air Canada

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 6

6:00 am - 2:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

3:19 pm - 7:03 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 44m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$428American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2

4:36 pm - 11:55 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 19m1 stop Newark

7:15 am - 6:12 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 57m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

$441Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2

3:55 pm - 9:19 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

4h 24m1 stop Ottawa

12:20 pm - 4:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

5h 22m1 stop Ottawa

$452Porter Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Nov 23

6:10 am - 2:33 pmBNA Nashville Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 23m1 stop New York LaGuardia

3:19 pm - 9:27 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BNA Nashville Intl

8h 08m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$501American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 4

9:51 am - 11:55 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 04m1 stop Newark

2:10 pm - 6:34 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

5h 24m1 stop Newark

$519United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Nov 19

6:00 am - 2:03 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 03m1 stop Newark

7:00 am - 10:44 amYHZ Halifax Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 44m1 stop Newark

$526United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

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

$265WestJet

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16

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

$270WestJet

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23

5:40 pm - 10:20 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-YHZ Halifax Intl

3h 40mnonstop

1:10 pm - 4:40 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-FLL Fort Lauderdale

4h 30mnonstop

$307Porter Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 4

4:40 pm - 9:09 pmMCO Orlando-YHZ Halifax Intl

3h 29mnonstop

12:25 pm - 3:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-MCO Orlando

4h 17mnonstop

$344Porter Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 14

6:25 pm - 9:09 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 44mnonstop

4:40 pm - 5:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 02mnonstop

$350Air Canada

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:25 pm - 9:09 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 44mnonstop

4:40 pm - 5:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 02mnonstop

$388Emirates

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

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

$388Emirates

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 23

6:25 pm - 9:12 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 47mnonstop

4:40 pm - 5:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 02mnonstop

$409Air Canada

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Nov 21

6:25 pm - 9:09 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

1h 44mnonstop

4:40 pm - 5:42 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 02mnonstop

$514United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

8:42 pm - 11:55 pmEWR Newark-YHZ Halifax Intl

2h 13mnonstop

2:50 pm - 4:14 pmYHZ Halifax Intl-EWR Newark

2h 24mnonstop

$564United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Fort LauderdaleHalifax

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YHZ Halifax Intl

FLLYHZ

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 11/4

1:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Halifax Intl

Mon 11/16

6:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$229

Fort LauderdaleHalifax

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YHZ Halifax Intl

FLLYHZ

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 11/4

1:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Halifax Intl

Sun 11/15

10:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$254

Fort LauderdaleHalifax

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YHZ Halifax Intl

FLLYHZ

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 2/3

1:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Halifax Intl

Sun 2/7

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$257

Quickest round-trip

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/11

5:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/16

3:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$265

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

$270

Fort LauderdaleHalifax

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YHZ Halifax Intl

FLLYHZ

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 2/2

4:25 pm-1:58 am

1 stop8h 33m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/3

5:10 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$278

Fort LauderdaleHalifax

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YHZ Halifax Intl

FLLYHZ

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 2/2

4:25 pm-1:58 am

1 stop8h 33m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/3

5:10 am-3:26 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$291

BostonHalifax

BOS Boston Logan Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

BOSYHZ

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/21

6:30 pm-8:10 am

1 stop12h 40m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/28

12:20 pm-4:42 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$340

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/17

7:30 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/20

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$341

DetroitHalifax

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - YHZ Halifax Intl

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

11:15 am-11:55 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/24

7:00 am-8:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$341

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

The average flight to Nova Scotia costs $465/per person and the cheapest flight to Nova Scotia is $65/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	$124
Best Round-Trip Price	$229
Fastest flight time	4h 34m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to Nova Scotia from United States in the last 5 days is $124 (Fort Lauderdale 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 $229 (Fort Lauderdale to Halifax Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nova Scotia from United States takes 4h 34m (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Halifax Intl).

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April has the highest demand for flights to Nova Scotia, with a 6% 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 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 Delta 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 51% 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 $190 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $621 and anything for $391 or less is a good deal. $2,522 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 September 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.

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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.