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$181+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — YHZ
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
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 June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$351
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$540

Good round-trip deal

$564 or less

Good one-way deal

$257 or less
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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 June 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/129:40 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/1411:00 pmYHZ - MDW
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$351
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sat 9/135:30 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop11h 43mWestJet
Sat 9/208:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop10h 43mWestJet
Deal found 6/15$392
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 10/25:20 pmMDW - YYG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/612:30 pmYYG - MDW
1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$393
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 7/249:40 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop12h 44mPorter Airlines
Sat 7/266:45 pmYHZ - MDW
1 stop16h 00mPorter Airlines
Deal found 6/16$406
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/87:56 amORD - YHZ
2 stops13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/129:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop9h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$411
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/298:40 amORD - YYG
1 stop4h 50mAir Canada
Tue 8/55:25 amYYG - ORD
1 stop5h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 6/14$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/197:15 amORD - YHZ
2 stops14h 13mDelta
Sat 8/306:40 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops11h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/14$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 10/68:54 pmORD - YHZ
2 stops14h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/203:45 pmYHZ - ORD
2 stops16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$443
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/289:40 amMDW - YQM
2 stops12h 49mPorter Airlines
Mon 8/46:00 pmYQM - MDW
1 stop16h 45mPorter Airlines
Deal found 6/15$451
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 10/25:05 amORD - YYG
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/612:30 pmYYG - ORD
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$468
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/109:40 amMDW - YYG
2 stops11h 35mPorter Airlines
Tue 7/156:40 amYYG - MDW
2 stops11h 44mPorter Airlines
Deal found 6/14$475
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:00 amORD - YHZ
1 stop15h 55mAir Canada
Thu 8/75:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 6/16$508

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 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

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

9:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Halifax Intl

Thu 8/14

11:00 pm-8:45 am

1 stop11h 45m

$351

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

5:30 pm-7:13 am

1 stop11h 43m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-4:43 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$392

ChicagoCharlottetown

MDW - YYG

MDWYYG

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/2

5:20 pm-11:10 am

1 stop15h 50m

Charlottetown

Mon 10/6

12:30 pm-8:19 am

1 stop21h 49m

$393

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/24

9:40 am-12:24 am

1 stop12h 44m

Halifax Intl

Sat 7/26

6:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop16h 00m

$406

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

7:56 am-11:24 pm

2 stops13h 28m

Halifax Intl

Sat 7/12

9:00 am-4:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$411

ChicagoCharlottetown

ORD - YYG

ORDYYG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

8:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Charlottetown

Tue 8/5

5:25 am-9:09 am

1 stop5h 44m

$427

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

7:15 am-11:28 pm

2 stops14h 13m

Halifax Intl

Sat 8/30

6:40 am-4:13 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$434

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

8:54 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops14h 31m

Halifax Intl

Mon 10/20

3:45 pm-6:20 am

2 stops16h 35m

$443

ChicagoMoncton

MDW - YQM

MDWYQM

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/28

9:40 am-12:29 am

2 stops12h 49m

Moncton Intl

Mon 8/4

6:00 pm-8:45 am

1 stop16h 45m

$451

ChicagoCharlottetown

ORD - YYG

ORDYYG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

5:05 am-11:10 am

2 stops28h 05m

Charlottetown

Mon 10/6

12:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$468

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Nova Scotia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nova Scotia from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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 $499). 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 June 16, 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.

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 June 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Nova Scotia, such as Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,873 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Porter Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $181. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Air Canada, 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 (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 $245. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Halifax Intl) can be booked for $327 on average our data indicates $418 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 $499). 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$235Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$298Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%

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