Nova Scotia

$175+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia

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CHI — YHZ
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$351
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$182
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$533 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 7/255:20 pmMDW - YHZ
1 stop20h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2811:00 pmYHZ - MDW
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 9/136:30 amORD - YHZ
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/216:30 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/67:15 amORD - YHZ
2 stops13h 28mDelta
Tue 9/91:05 pmYHZ - ORD
2 stops25h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/3$387
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/95:30 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop11h 43mWestJet
Thu 10/168:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop10h 43mWestJet
Deal found 7/2$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/55:20 pmMDW - YHZ
2 stops16h 20mPorter Airlines
Tue 8/125:15 pmYHZ - MDW
1 stop17h 30mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/2$410
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 9/259:15 amMDW - YYG
2 stops10h 34mPorter Airlines
Tue 9/306:40 amYYG - MDW
2 stops11h 44mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/2$441
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/158:40 amORD - YYG
1 stop4h 50mAir Canada
Fri 8/224:20 pmYYG - ORD
1 stop5h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/29:26 pmORD - YHZ
2 stops15h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/112:37 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop10h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$442
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/159:40 amMDW - YQM
2 stops9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/227:00 amYQM - MDW
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$453
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/143:50 pmORD - YQY
1 stop7h 37mAir Canada
Thu 8/214:30 pmYQY - ORD
1 stop5h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$533
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/1610:40 amORD - YYG
3 stops10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/235:25 amYYG - ORD
1 stop5h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$546
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 8/159:40 amMDW - YYG
2 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/226:40 amYYG - MDW
2 stops11h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$553

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/25

5:20 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop20h 39m

Halifax Intl

Mon 7/28

11:00 pm-8:45 am

1 stop11h 45m

$351

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

6:30 am-5:36 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Halifax Intl

Sun 9/21

6:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$382

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

7:15 am-10:43 pm

2 stops13h 28m

Halifax Intl

Tue 9/9

1:05 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$387

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

5:30 pm-7:13 am

1 stop11h 43m

Halifax Intl

Thu 10/16

8:00 am-4:43 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$403

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/5

5:20 pm-11:40 am

2 stops16h 20m

Halifax Intl

Tue 8/12

5:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop17h 30m

$410

ChicagoCharlottetown

MDW - YYG

MDWYYG

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/25

9:15 am-9:49 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Charlottetown

Tue 9/30

6:40 am-4:24 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$441

ChicagoCharlottetown

ORD - YYG

ORDYYG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

8:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Charlottetown

Fri 8/22

4:20 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$442

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

9:26 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Halifax Intl

Thu 9/11

2:37 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$442

ChicagoMoncton

MDW - YQM

MDWYQM

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/15

9:40 am-9:23 pm

2 stops9h 43m

Moncton Intl

Fri 8/22

7:00 am-4:24 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$453

ChicagoSydney

ORD - YQY

ORDYQY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

3:50 pm-1:27 am

1 stop7h 37m

Sydney

Thu 8/21

4:30 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$533

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/3

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Nova Scotia

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $498). 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 CHI to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia, 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 Chicago 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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago to Nova Scotia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $183. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Porter Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Nova Scotia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Nova Scotia?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Nova Scotia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia are American Airlines (100%), Envoy Air (100%) and SkyWest Airlines (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nova Scotia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $510. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Halifax Intl) can be booked for $365 on average our data indicates $564 when flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $498). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$194Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$298Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
American AirlinesCheapest$339Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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