How long is the flight from Detroit to Nova Scotia?

For as low as $201, WestJet can have you in Nova Scotia from Detroit in 2h 35m. The distance from Detroit to Nova Scotia is about 1007 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Detroit to Nova Scotia?

While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Charlottetown or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sydney, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Halifax Intl is the most popular route from Detroit to Nova Scotia.

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia?

While on average a flight from Detroit to Nova Scotia is generally $725, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $698. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Halifax Intl), you can expect to pay $272 for that flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to NS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia?

Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nova Scotia from Detroit.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia?

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

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

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$229+ Flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Nova Scotia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Detroit to Nova Scotia flights typically cost between $515 and $663 in May. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $201 on WestJet (May 25-Jun 5).

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Thu 12/116:00 amDTW - YHZ

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/137:00 amYHZ - DTW

2 stops11h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$345

Thu 12/119:00 amDTW - YHZ

1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/137:00 amYHZ - DTW

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/29

$442

Mon 12/295:10 amDTW - YYG

3 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/41:45 pmYYG - DTW

3 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$908

Mon 12/297:15 amDTW - YYG

2 stops26h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:05 amYYG - DTW

2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$1,362

Mon 12/296:15 pmDTW - YYG

2 stops15h 13mAir Canada

Sun 1/46:30 pmYYG - DTW

1 stop24h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 11/27

$1,418

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Nova Scotia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 29, 2025.

Mon 5/252:00 pmDTW - YHZ

1 stop5h 45mWestJet

Fri 6/53:30 pmYHZ - DTW

Nonstop2h 45mWestJet

Deal found 11/27

$320

Mon 1/1211:28 amDTW - YHZ

2 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/198:45 amYHZ - DTW

1 stop30h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/28

$343

Mon 1/126:15 pmDTW - YHZ

1 stop5h 26mAir Canada

Mon 1/1911:55 amYHZ - DTW

1 stop6h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 11/28

$354

Thu 3/126:15 pmDTW - YHZ

1 stop5h 26mAir Canada

Mon 3/1611:55 amYHZ - DTW

1 stop6h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 11/28

$367

Thu 12/116:58 pmDTW - YHZ

2 stops25h 57mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/137:00 amYHZ - DTW

2 stops14h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$382

Mon 5/254:20 pmDTW - YHZ

1 stop6h 34mAir Canada

Fri 6/51:50 pmYHZ - DTW

1 stop7h 11mAir Canada

Deal found 11/27

$367

Wed 2/46:15 pmDTW - YHZ

2 stops20h 02mAir Canada

Sun 2/86:55 amYHZ - DTW

2 stops11h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 11/26

$388

Mon 12/297:15 amDTW - YYG

2 stops26h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:05 amYYG - DTW

2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$1,362

Sat 2/146:15 pmDTW - YYG

1 stop5h 05mAir Canada

Wed 2/1811:15 amYYG - DTW

2 stops7h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 11/26

$602

Mon 12/295:10 amDTW - YYG

3 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/41:45 pmYYG - DTW

3 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$908

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Thu 12/116:00 amDTW - YHZ

1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/137:00 amYHZ - DTW

2 stops11h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$345

Thu 12/119:00 amDTW - YHZ

1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/137:00 amYHZ - DTW

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/29

$442

Mon 12/295:10 amDTW - YYG

3 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/41:45 pmYYG - DTW

3 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$908

Mon 12/297:15 amDTW - YYG

2 stops26h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:05 amYYG - DTW

2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$1,362

Mon 12/296:15 pmDTW - YYG

2 stops15h 13mAir Canada

Sun 1/46:30 pmYYG - DTW

1 stop24h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 11/27

$1,418

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Sun 12/2110:55 amDTW - YHZ

1 stop29h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$229

Sat 12/204:42 pmDTW - YHZ

2 stops23h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$236

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2 stops49h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$577

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2 stops20h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/27

$590

Sat 12/206:15 pmDTW - YYG

1 stop5h 05mAir Canada

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$668

Sat 12/2011:01 amDTW - YYG

3 stops25h 01mMultiple Airlines

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$873

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Mon 5/25

2:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Halifax Intl

Fri 6/5

3:30 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$320

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DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

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Mon 1/12

11:28 am-11:54 pm

2 stops35h 26m

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Mon 1/19

8:45 am-1:52 pm

1 stop30h 07m

$343

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

6:15 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 26m

Halifax Intl

Mon 1/19

11:55 am-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$354

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

6:15 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 26m

Halifax Intl

Mon 3/16

11:55 am-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$367

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/25

4:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Halifax Intl

Fri 6/5

1:50 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$367

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/11

6:58 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 57m

Halifax Intl

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-8:23 pm

2 stops14h 23m

$382

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/4

6:15 pm-3:17 pm

2 stops20h 02m

Halifax Intl

Sun 2/8

6:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$388

DetroitCharlottetown

DTW - YYG

DTWYYG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

6:15 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

Charlottetown

Wed 2/18

11:15 am-5:35 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$602

DetroitCharlottetown

DTW - YYG

DTWYYG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

5:10 am-1:02 pm

3 stops30h 52m

Charlottetown

Sun 1/4

1:45 pm-8:43 am

3 stops19h 58m

$908

DetroitCharlottetown

DTW - YYG

DTWYYG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/29

7:15 am-10:28 am

2 stops26h 13m

Charlottetown

Sun 1/4

5:05 am-11:38 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$1,362

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Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,484 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,010 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia?
Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nova Scotia from Detroit.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Nova Scotia?
For as low as $201, WestJet can have you in Nova Scotia from Detroit in 2h 35m. The distance from Detroit to Nova Scotia is about 1007 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Detroit to Nova Scotia?
While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Charlottetown or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sydney, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Halifax Intl is the most popular route from Detroit to Nova Scotia.
What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia?
While on average a flight from Detroit to Nova Scotia is generally $725, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $698. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Halifax Intl), you can expect to pay $272 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Nova Scotia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Nova Scotia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$153	Average$597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air Canada	Cheapest$285	Average$419	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Delta	Cheapest$285	Average$578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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