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$135+ Cheap flights from California to Nova Scotia

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YHZ
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nova Scotia

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$135
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$407
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Cheapest flights from California to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 7/299:10 pmLAX - YHZ
1 stop17h 31mWestJet
Thu 8/78:15 pmYHZ - LAX
1 stop19h 30mWestJet
Deal found 4/27$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/262:45 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/26:30 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$317
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/247:30 amSFO - YHZ
1 stop10h 15mWestJet
Mon 9/17:00 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop11h 51mWestJet
Deal found 4/28$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/35:38 pmLAX - YYG
2 stops17h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/184:20 pmYYG - LAX
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$333
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/2610:30 pmLAX - YHZ
1 stop8h 04mAir Canada
Wed 8/65:45 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop9h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$342
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/259:10 pmLAX - YHZ
1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/66:30 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$343
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/2812:05 pmLAX - YYG
1 stop7h 57mAir Canada
Wed 6/44:25 pmYYG - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$351
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3012:55 pmSAN - YHZ
1 stop8h 54mAir Canada
Sat 6/75:20 amYHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$372
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2112:50 pmSNA - YHZ
2 stops13h 11mWestJet
Sat 6/286:00 pmYHZ - SNA
1 stop21h 59mWestJet
Deal found 4/28$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 6/111:08 amLAX - YHZ
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/152:15 pmYHZ - LAX
1 stop22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$378
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/284:45 pmLAX - YYG
2 stops18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/45:20 amYYG - LAX
2 stops14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$387
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 6/411:55 pmSFO - YHZ
1 stop12h 20mAir Canada
Tue 6/105:45 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop9h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$392

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Nova Scotia 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Tue 7/29

9:10 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop17h 31m

Halifax Intl

Thu 8/7

8:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop19h 30m

$292

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

2:45 pm-7:15 am

2 stops12h 30m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/2

6:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$317

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

7:30 am-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Halifax Intl

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$318

Los AngelesCharlottetown

LAX - YYG

LAXYYG

Los Angeles

Thu 7/3

5:38 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops17h 52m

Charlottetown

Fri 7/18

4:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$333

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Sat 7/26

10:30 pm-10:34 am

1 stop8h 04m

Halifax Intl

Wed 8/6

5:45 am-11:02 am

1 stop9h 17m

$342

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Fri 7/25

9:10 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop17h 31m

Halifax Intl

Wed 8/6

6:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$343

Los AngelesCharlottetown

LAX - YYG

LAXYYG

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

12:05 pm-12:02 am

1 stop7h 57m

Charlottetown

Wed 6/4

4:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$351

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 5/30

12:55 pm-1:49 am

1 stop8h 54m

Halifax Intl

Sat 6/7

5:20 am-11:53 am

1 stop10h 33m

$372

Santa AnaHalifax

SNA - YHZ

SNAYHZ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/21

12:50 pm-6:01 am

2 stops13h 11m

Halifax Intl

Sat 6/28

6:00 pm-11:59 am

1 stop21h 59m

$373

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Wed 6/11

1:08 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Halifax Intl

Sun 6/15

2:15 pm-8:52 am

1 stop22h 37m

$378

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nova Scotia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nova Scotia from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Nova Scotia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from California to Nova Scotia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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 CA to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Nova Scotia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Nova Scotia as you normally would.

Rainfall in Nova Scotia by month

Plan your trip to Nova Scotia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nova Scotia ranges from 3.6 - 5.6 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Nova Scotia when rainfall is around 3.6 in.

Temperature in Nova Scotia by month

Plan your trip to Nova Scotia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nova Scotia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nova Scotia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nova Scotia. 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 Nova Scotia. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines, Delta and SWISS from California to Nova Scotia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $135. Users have also found prices from $147 and $151 on Air Canada and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Nova Scotia 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 California to Nova Scotia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from California to Nova Scotia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Nova Scotia. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$162Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$184Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$284Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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