Nova Scotia

$159+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YHZ
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$326
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$545

Good round-trip deal

$564 or less
From Illinois to Nova Scotia
One-way flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/105:20 pmMDW - YHZ
1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1511:00 pmYHZ - MDW
1 stop19h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$326
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/106:44 pmORD - YHZ
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/276:10 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$380
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/59:35 amMDW - YHZ
2 stops12h 05mPorter Airlines
Wed 9/1011:35 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops6h 49mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/29$408
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/129:35 amMDW - YYG
2 stops10h 14mPorter Airlines
Fri 9/196:40 amYYG - MDW
2 stops11h 44mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/29$414
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/55:30 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop21h 34mWestJet
Wed 9/108:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop10h 43mWestJet
Deal found 7/29$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/277:00 amORD - YHZ
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/274:01 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$444
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/128:40 amORD - YYG
1 stop4h 52mAir Canada
Fri 9/1911:25 amYYG - ORD
1 stop5h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$450
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 10/610:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop6h 38mAir Canada
Sun 10/125:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$471
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/31:03 pmSTL - YHZ
1 stop22h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/162:37 pmYHZ - STL
1 stop23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$512
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 8/2910:45 amMDW - YQM
2 stops11h 44mPorter Airlines
Fri 9/57:00 amYQM - MDW
2 stops11h 24mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/29$519
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/207:15 pmMDW - YHZ
2 stops20h 24mWestJet
Thu 9/258:30 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops15h 06mWestJet
Deal found 7/29$523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/2310:40 amSTL - YHZ
2 stops10h 33mDelta
Wed 10/16:40 amYHZ - STL
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/28$533

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Nova Scotia

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/10

5:20 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop22h 19m

Halifax Intl

Mon 9/15

11:00 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$326

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

6:44 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/27

6:10 am-10:11 pm

2 stops18h 01m

$380

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/5

9:35 am-11:40 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Halifax Intl

Wed 9/10

11:35 am-4:24 pm

2 stops6h 49m

$408

ChicagoCharlottetown

MDW - YYG

MDWYYG

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/12

9:35 am-9:49 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Charlottetown

Fri 9/19

6:40 am-4:24 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$414

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

5:30 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop21h 34m

Halifax Intl

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-4:43 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$439

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/27

4:01 pm-7:42 am

1 stop17h 41m

$444

ChicagoCharlottetown

ORD - YYG

ORDYYG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

8:40 am-3:32 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Charlottetown

Fri 9/19

11:25 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$450

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

10:40 am-7:18 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Halifax Intl

Sun 10/12

5:45 am-9:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

$471

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

1:03 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop22h 49m

Halifax Intl

Tue 9/16

2:37 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop23h 46m

$512

ChicagoMoncton

MDW - YQM

MDWYQM

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/29

10:45 am-12:29 am

2 stops11h 44m

Moncton Intl

Fri 9/5

7:00 am-4:24 pm

2 stops11h 24m

$519

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 31, 2025.

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

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 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Porter Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Illinois to Nova Scotia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Porter Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $178. Users have also found prices from $180 and $203 on WestJet and Air Canada, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from Illinois 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 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$194Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$347Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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