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$73+ 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — YHZ
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$188
(United)

One-way from

$73
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$524

Good round-trip deal

$224 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 September 16, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/410:35 amORD - YHZ
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/85:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$188
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 30mAir Canada
Sun 10/125:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$193
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/278:20 amORD - YHZ
Nonstop3h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/304:06 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$198
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:55 amORD - YHZ
1 stop7h 44mAir Canada
Sun 10/125:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$200
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.
Wed 10/228:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 30mAir Canada
Wed 10/295:35 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop7h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$204
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 30mAir Canada
Sun 10/125:45 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops9h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$205
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:10 amORD - YHZ
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/32:37 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop21h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$208
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.
Thu 10/302:00 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop6h 06mAir Canada
Thu 11/65:35 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop7h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$211
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/410:35 amORD - YHZ
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/115:25 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop15h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$218
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.
Thu 10/3011:00 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop7h 05mPorter Airlines
Thu 11/68:30 amYHZ - MDW
1 stop8h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 9/15$220
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:36 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/279:00 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/49:35 amMDW - YHZ
2 stops12h 05mPorter Airlines
Wed 10/86:10 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops12h 14mPorter Airlines
Deal found 9/14$224

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

10:35 am-3:53 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/8

5:45 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

$188

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

8:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/8

5:45 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

$193

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

8:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/8

5:45 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

$193

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

8:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/29

6:55 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 23m

$193

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/3

5:45 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

$198

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

8:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/8

5:45 am-1:14 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$205

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

7:15 am-3:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Halifax Intl

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-5:48 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$205

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

2:00 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Halifax Intl

Thu 11/6

5:35 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 43m

$211

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

10:35 am-3:53 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/11

5:25 am-7:24 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$218

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/30

11:00 am-7:51 pm

2 stops6h 51m

Halifax Intl

Thu 11/6

8:25 am-3:20 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$241

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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 September 16, 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.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
8,929 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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

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 Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago to Nova Scotia in about 5h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 43m. The distance between Chicago and Nova Scotia is about 1235 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $73. However, be on the lookout for offers from United 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?

    The most popular route from Chicago to Nova Scotia is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Halifax Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Halifax Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Charlottetown.

  • 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 (89%), American Airlines (89%) and Air Canada (89%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $183. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Halifax Intl) can be booked for $188 on average, our data indicates $224 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $497). 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 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$185Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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