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$309+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YHZ
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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$397
(United Airlines)

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$309
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:05 amCID - YHZ
2 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/205:25 amYHZ - CID
2 stops18h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$397
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/148:05 amCID - YHZ
2 stops16h 04mAir Canada
Mon 6/239:55 pmYHZ - CID
2 stops23h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/176:10 amDSM - YHZ
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/243:20 pmYHZ - DSM
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$440
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:32 pmDSM - YHZ
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/191:30 pmYHZ - DSM
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/173:41 pmDSM - YHZ
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Tue 6/246:40 amYHZ - DSM
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/29$483
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/710:59 amDSM - YHZ
2 stops33h 41mWestJet
Sun 6/158:30 amYHZ - DSM
2 stops27h 08mWestJet
Deal found 4/28$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:55 pmCID - YHZ
3 stops15h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/232:15 pmYHZ - CID
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$636
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/251:37 pmOMA - YHZ
1 stop21h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/303:20 pmYHZ - OMA
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$666
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 7/198:00 amOMA - YHZ
2 stops11h 38mDelta
Wed 7/306:40 amYHZ - OMA
1 stop10h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/28$712
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/198:15 amOMA - YHZ
1 stop11h 23mWestJet
Tue 7/291:20 pmYHZ - OMA
1 stop9h 24mWestJet
Deal found 4/28$717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1211:16 amDSM - YSJ
2 stops10h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1911:35 amYSJ - DSM
2 stops8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$848
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/198:00 amOMA - YHZ
3 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/305:15 amYHZ - OMA
2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$921

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Nova Scotia

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Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsHalifax

CID - YHZ

CIDYHZ

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/13

8:05 am-1:49 am

2 stops15h 44m

Halifax Intl

Tue 5/20

5:25 am-9:39 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$397

Cedar RapidsHalifax

CID - YHZ

CIDYHZ

Cedar Rapids

Sat 6/14

8:05 am-2:09 am

2 stops16h 04m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/23

9:55 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$419

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Tue 6/17

6:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Halifax Intl

Tue 6/24

3:20 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$440

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

6:32 pm-2:09 am

2 stops29h 37m

Halifax Intl

Thu 6/19

1:30 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$441

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Tue 6/17

3:41 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Halifax Intl

Tue 6/24

6:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$483

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

10:59 am-10:40 pm

2 stops33h 41m

Halifax Intl

Sun 6/15

8:30 am-9:38 am

2 stops27h 08m

$550

Cedar RapidsHalifax

CID - YHZ

CIDYHZ

Cedar Rapids

Sat 6/14

7:55 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops15h 35m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/23

2:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$636

OmahaHalifax

OMA - YHZ

OMAYHZ

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/25

1:37 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/30

3:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$666

OmahaHalifax

OMA - YHZ

OMAYHZ

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 7/19

8:00 am-9:38 pm

2 stops11h 38m

Halifax Intl

Wed 7/30

6:40 am-3:37 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$712

OmahaHalifax

OMA - YHZ

OMAYHZ

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 7/19

8:15 am-9:38 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Halifax Intl

Tue 7/29

1:20 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$717

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Nova Scotia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Nova Scotia

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 April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Iowa to Nova Scotia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,242 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from Iowa to Nova Scotia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $501). 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 airline flying from Iowa to Nova Scotia

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Iowa 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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