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$141+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — YHZ
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia

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 March 20, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 8/226:00 am
PHL
-
YHZ
1 stop14h 45m
WestJet
Wed 8/263:30 pm
YHZ
-
PHL
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 3/17$316
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/191:00 pm
PHL
-
YHZ
1 stop7h 45m
WestJet
Wed 8/263:30 pm
YHZ
-
PHL
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 3/15$318
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 6/25:17 am
PHL
-
YHZ
2 stops13h 08m
WestJet
Sat 6/63:30 pm
YHZ
-
PHL
1 stop8h 37m
WestJet
Deal found 3/19$326
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2112:38 pm
PHL
-
YHZ
1 stop8h 07m
WestJet
Wed 5/273:30 pm
YHZ
-
PHL
1 stop8h 37m
WestJet
Deal found 3/16$329
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/226:00 am
PHL
-
YHZ
1 stop14h 45m
WestJet
Sun 8/308:30 am
YHZ
-
PHL
2 stops11h 52m
WestJet
Deal found 3/19$330
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/191:00 pm
PHL
-
YHZ
1 stop7h 45m
WestJet
Mon 8/248:30 am
YHZ
-
PHL
2 stops14h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 3/15$331
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/210:05 am
PHL
-
YHZ
1 stop4h 57m
Air Canada
Sun 5/35:30 pm
YHZ
-
PHL
1 stop5h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/19$333
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 5/14:20 pm
PHL
-
YHZ
1 stop7h 04m
Air Canada
Fri 5/85:30 pm
YHZ
-
PHL
1 stop5h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/17$334
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/96:00 am
PHL
-
YHZ
2 stops12h 25m
WestJet
Fri 7/171:30 pm
YHZ
-
PHL
2 stops10h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 3/15$341
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 6/610:05 am
PHL
-
YYG
1 stop4h 42m
Air Canada
Sat 6/134:30 pm
YYG
-
PHL
1 stop6h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/17$718
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 6/24:20 pm
PHL
-
YYG
1 stop6h 42m
Air Canada
Thu 6/2511:20 am
YYG
-
PHL
1 stop4h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/17$723
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/310:05 am
PHL
-
YSJ
1 stop4h 35m
Air Canada
Sun 5/104:30 pm
YSJ
-
PHL
1 stop6h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/19$728

Find 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 March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$324

Good round-trip deal

$489 or less
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One-way flight from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Tue 6/2

6:12 am-9:45 pm

1 stop14h 33m

Halifax Intl

Sat 6/6

3:30 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$316

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Sat 8/1

1:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Halifax Intl

Wed 8/5

8:30 am-7:22 pm

2 stops11h 52m

$330

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-9:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Halifax Intl

Fri 7/17

1:30 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$330

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Wed 8/19

1:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Halifax Intl

Wed 8/26

8:30 am-10:20 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$359

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Tue 7/7

9:42 am-9:25 pm

2 stops10h 43m

Halifax Intl

Mon 7/13

8:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$404

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Sat 7/25

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Halifax Intl

Sat 8/1

8:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$409

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Mon 6/8

9:42 am-11:27 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Halifax Intl

Fri 6/12

6:40 am-7:22 pm

2 stops13h 42m

$411

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Thu 4/16

6:58 pm-6:02 am

2 stops34h 04m

Halifax Intl

Thu 4/23

6:55 am-11:58 pm

2 stops42h 03m

$421

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Thu 4/16

9:15 am-12:20 am

2 stops14h 05m

Halifax Intl

Thu 4/23

9:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$432
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Sun 6/7

10:35 am-1:42 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Halifax Intl

Wed 6/10

2:27 pm-3:47 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$436

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nova Scotia from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia (average of $127). Flying from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia?

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 March 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,American Airlines, andAir Canada from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,451 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,451 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,451 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,482 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,451 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,818 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,451 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia?

    Airlines like WestJet and Air Canada fly from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia in about 4h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 58m. There are 753 mi between Philadelphia and Nova Scotia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 - Saint John 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 $306. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Halifax Intl) can be booked for $336 on average, our data indicates $532 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia (average of $127). Flying from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$156Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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