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$278+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — YHZ
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$432
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$278
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$451

Good round-trip deal

$649 or less
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/196:13 amPHL - YHZ
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/2312:35 pmYHZ - PHL
2 stops20h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$432
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/37:30 amPHL - YHZ
2 stops7h 35mAir Canada
Mon 7/75:25 pmYHZ - PHL
1 stop5h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$510
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/196:00 amPHL - YHZ
2 stops16h 28mDelta
Tue 8/266:40 amYHZ - PHL
2 stops12h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/11$603
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/256:15 amPHL - YYG
3 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/212:30 pmYYG - PHL
2 stops42h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 11/36:31 pmPHL - YHZ
2 stops25h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/74:25 pmYHZ - PHL
2 stops22h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$621
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 9/129:36 amPHL - YHZ
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/222:37 pmYHZ - PHL
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$622
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 6/157:05 amPHL - YSJ
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/2010:45 amYSJ - PHL
2 stops36h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$636
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/310:25 amPHL - YHZ
Nonstop2h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 7/72:15 pmYHZ - PHL
Nonstop2h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$661
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/78:00 amPHL - YYG
2 stops32h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/125:25 amYYG - PHL
2 stops35h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$737
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/29:20 amPHL - YYG
2 stops13h 38mAir Canada
Thu 10/911:25 amYYG - PHL
1 stop4h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$793
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/109:20 amPHL - YQY
1 stop5h 28mAir Canada
Mon 9/154:30 pmYQY - PHL
1 stop6h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$809
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/276:30 amPHL - YSJ
2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/35:55 amYSJ - PHL
2 stops29h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$844

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

Fly to

Nova Scotia

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Sat 7/19

6:13 am-5:39 pm

1 stop10h 26m

Halifax Intl

Wed 7/23

12:35 pm-8:04 am

2 stops20h 29m

$432

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Thu 7/3

7:30 am-4:05 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Halifax Intl

Mon 7/7

5:25 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$510

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-11:28 pm

2 stops16h 28m

Halifax Intl

Tue 8/26

6:40 am-5:50 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$603

PhiladelphiaCharlottetown

PHL - YYG

PHLYYG

Philadelphia

Wed 6/25

6:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Charlottetown

Wed 7/2

12:30 pm-5:44 am

2 stops42h 14m

$620

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Fri 9/12

7:20 pm-11:15 am

1 stop14h 55m

Halifax Intl

Mon 9/22

2:37 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$623

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Thu 7/3

10:25 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Halifax Intl

Mon 7/7

2:15 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$661

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Sat 8/9

8:15 am-1:49 am

2 stops16h 34m

Halifax Intl

Sat 8/16

5:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$703

PhiladelphiaCharlottetown

PHL - YYG

PHLYYG

Philadelphia

Thu 8/7

8:00 am-5:34 pm

2 stops32h 34m

Charlottetown

Tue 8/12

5:25 am-4:04 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$737

PhiladelphiaCharlottetown

PHL - YYG

PHLYYG

Philadelphia

Thu 10/2

9:20 am-11:58 pm

2 stops13h 38m

Charlottetown

Thu 10/9

11:25 am-2:38 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$793

PhiladelphiaSydney

PHL - YQY

PHLYQY

Philadelphia

Wed 9/10

9:20 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Sydney

Mon 9/15

4:30 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$809

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 12, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia

Explore weekly flight availability from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from PHL to CANS are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,008 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia?

    Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia. It is only a 7.0 mi journey to Philadelphia (PHL) from Philadelphia’s city center.

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

    $278 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $288 and $301, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia?

    When deciding which route to take from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia consider Philadelphia - Halifax Intl, Philadelphia - Charlottetown or Philadelphia - Sydney as they are the most popular.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $649. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Halifax Intl) can be booked for $432 on average our data indicates $649 when flying from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$159Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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