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$142+ Cheap flights from California to Nova Scotia

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LAX — YHZ
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$410
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$459
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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 November 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:42 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops47h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:42 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops47h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:55 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/173:30 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$433
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/173:30 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:55 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/152:16 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops23h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$445
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/152:16 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops23h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:55 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$448
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/26:00 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops13h 04mAir Canada
Tue 12/165:05 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop9h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 10/31$450
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 12/41:00 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops37h 03mWestJet
Wed 12/106:10 pmYHZ - SFO
1 stop22h 02mWestJet
Deal found 11/1$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 12/36:30 amSAN - YHZ
2 stops13h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/83:15 pmYHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$482
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:59 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops19h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$483
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/233:30 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:59 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops19h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/66:55 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$485

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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 November 2, 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

San FranciscoMoncton

SFO - YQM

SFOYQM

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

4:25 pm-10:48 am

2 stops14h 23m

Moncton Intl

Thu 3/5

5:50 am-3:35 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$429

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

12:00 pm-12:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

Halifax Intl

Tue 12/16

5:05 am-10:54 am

1 stop9h 49m

$452

San JoseHalifax

SJC - YHZ

SJCYHZ

San Jose

Tue 4/7

6:40 am-12:04 am

2 stops13h 24m

Halifax Intl

Wed 4/8

1:20 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$459

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Mon 1/12

10:40 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop11h 51m

Halifax Intl

Mon 1/19

5:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop10h 48m

$469

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Wed 12/3

8:45 am-11:54 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Halifax Intl

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$482

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Thu 12/18

5:59 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops19h 39m

Halifax Intl

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$483

San JoseHalifax

SJC - YHZ

SJCYHZ

San Jose

Tue 4/7

8:25 am-12:04 am

2 stops11h 39m

Halifax Intl

Wed 4/8

9:00 am-9:11 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$483

San JoseHalifax

SJC - YHZ

SJCYHZ

San Jose

Mon 3/2

8:50 am-12:06 am

2 stops11h 16m

Halifax Intl

Wed 3/4

5:05 am-9:06 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$483

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

1:00 pm-1:42 am

2 stops32h 42m

Halifax Intl

Wed 12/10

6:10 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$488

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Mon 1/12

1:00 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops21h 31m

Halifax Intl

Mon 1/19

3:15 pm-10:27 am

2 stops23h 12m

$488

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nova Scotia

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of $139). Flying from California to Nova Scotia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 November 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Nova Scotia at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Nova Scotia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Nova Scotia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Nova Scotia flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 November 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from California to Nova Scotia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,993 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,153 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,390 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Air Canada, United Airlines, and WestJet can get you from California to Nova Scotia in just under 13h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3016 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $175. Users have also found prices from $190 and $193 on United Airlines and Air Canada, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of $139). Flying from California to Nova Scotia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapest$140Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
WestJetCheapest$150Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$187Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$239Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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