Nova Scotia

$93+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — YHZ
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Nova Scotia

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 December 18, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:00 amMDW - YHZ
2 stops8h 20mPorter Airlines
Mon 1/57:00 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops10h 20mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/15$513
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/1911:00 amMDW - YHZ
2 stops8h 20mPorter Airlines
Mon 12/228:25 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops8h 55mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/16$706
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/189:19 amORD - YHZ
2 stops34h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/259:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$771
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/307:00 amORD - YHZ
2 stops16h 41mWestJet
Mon 1/56:00 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops17h 05mWestJet
Deal found 12/17$777
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/305:21 amORD - YHZ
2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:30 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$831
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/186:40 pmMDW - YHZ
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/259:00 amYHZ - MDW
1 stop14h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$886
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/187:00 amORD - YHZ
2 stops16h 42mWestJet
Thu 12/256:55 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops40h 39mWestJet
Deal found 12/17$981
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/197:20 amORD - YHZ
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/228:20 pmYHZ - ORD
2 stops40h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,006
This Porter Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Porter Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:00 amMDW - YYG
2 stops24h 02mPorter Airlines
Thu 1/812:55 pmYYG - MDW
2 stops23h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,043
This Porter Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Porter Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:00 amMDW - YYG
2 stops24h 02mPorter Airlines
Wed 1/712:55 pmYYG - MDW
2 stops23h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,069
This Porter Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Porter Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:15 pmMDW - YYG
2 stops18h 47mPorter Airlines
Sun 1/41:45 pmYYG - MDW
2 stops22h 20mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,071
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/207:35 amORD - YHZ
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2211:35 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,076

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(Porter Airlines)

One-way from

$93
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$788

Good one-way deal

$375 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Halifax Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Halifax Intl flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia.

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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 December 18, 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

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Nova Scotia

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Depart

Return

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ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

9:40 am-11:29 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Halifax Intl

Mon 5/11

6:45 am-4:24 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$273

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

5:29 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop22h 02m

Halifax Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-9:03 pm

2 stops17h 03m

$307

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

5:30 pm-8:10 am

1 stop12h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sat 6/20

9:50 pm-4:43 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$333

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

5:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/15

9:50 pm-4:43 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$340

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

12:09 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops26h 06m

Halifax Intl

Thu 2/5

6:40 am-7:41 pm

2 stops15h 01m

$392

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

5:30 pm-8:10 am

1 stop12h 40m

Halifax Intl

Tue 6/2

6:30 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$437

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/5

11:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Halifax Intl

Thu 2/5

4:50 pm-10:05 am

2 stops19h 15m

$453

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

11:05 am-1:41 am

1 stop12h 36m

Halifax Intl

Thu 1/15

8:20 pm-10:10 am

1 stop15h 50m

$480

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

11:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Halifax Intl

Tue 3/3

6:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 25m

$489

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

11:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Halifax Intl

Tue 3/3

8:20 am-9:56 am

2 stops27h 36m

$490

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nova Scotia (average of $165). Flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Nova Scotia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 78% on airfare.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Nova Scotia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Nova Scotia. 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 Chicago to Nova Scotia?

    Airlines like Porter Airlines, WestJet, and Air Canada fly from Chicago to Nova Scotia in about 7h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h. The distance between Chicago and Nova Scotia is about 1258 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 SkyWest Airlines (100%), Air Canada (100%) and United Airlines (100%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $375. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Halifax Intl) can be booked for $256 on average, our data indicates $375 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nova Scotia (average of $165). Flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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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Alternative routes for Chicago to Nova Scotia

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 3 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$170Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$194Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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