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$109+ Cheap flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YHZ — ORD
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Nova Scotia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nova Scotia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$175
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$109
(Air Canada)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$509 or less

Good one-way deal

$587 or less
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Cheapest flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nova Scotia to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 06mAir Canada
Wed 9/248:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$168
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:55 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 23mAir Canada
Sun 11/303:55 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop6h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$175
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:45 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops11h 19mAir Canada
Tue 9/308:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$180
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop8h 01mAir Canada
Sat 11/2910:00 amORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:06 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/27:00 amORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$183
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:45 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops9h 29mAir Canada
Sat 9/279:55 amORD - YHZ
2 stops10h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$191
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:25 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop5h 44mAir Canada
Tue 10/218:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$195
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 06mAir Canada
Mon 9/298:25 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop11h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:06 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/283:33 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop21h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$203
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 06mAir Canada
Fri 9/268:25 pmORD - YHZ
2 stops11h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$208
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:15 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops9h 09mPorter Airlines
Wed 10/2911:00 amMDW - YHZ
2 stops10h 54mPorter Airlines
Deal found 9/15$220
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:30 amYHZ - MDW
1 stop8h 50mPorter Airlines
Thu 11/2011:00 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop7h 05mPorter Airlines
Deal found 9/15$229

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Nova Scotia

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Sun 11/23

6:55 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

3:55 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 31m

$175

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Tue 12/9

6:55 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

2:00 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$195

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Thu 9/25

6:40 am-4:31 pm

2 stops11h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

6:45 am-11:13 pm

2 stops14h 28m

$226

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - MDW

YHZMDW

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/22

9:15 am-4:24 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/29

11:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$235

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/11

5:00 pm-6:48 pm

Nonstop3h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$237

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Sun 11/9

8:45 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

7:20 am-3:17 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$241

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Thu 9/25

5:45 am-2:01 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

7:10 am-3:49 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$242

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - MDW

YHZMDW

Halifax Intl

Fri 11/7

8:25 am-3:20 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/11

11:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$254

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - MDW

YHZMDW

Halifax Intl

Thu 11/6

8:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/11

11:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$261

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - MDW

YHZMDW

Halifax Intl

Thu 12/25

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

11:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$286

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Best time to book a flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NS to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Nova Scotia to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nova Scotia to Illinois?

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada from Nova Scotia to Illinois to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nova Scotia to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Nova Scotia to Illinois in 5h 48m. Fly via Air Canada, Porter Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Nova Scotia and Illinois is about 1438 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nova Scotia to Illinois one-way?

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Porter Airlines, with prices starting from $172 and $181, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nova Scotia to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nova Scotia to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$202Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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