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$53+ 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — YHZ
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$155
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$53
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$649

Good round-trip deal

$230 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 17% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 31, 2025.

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.
Sat 9/209:20 amPHL - YHZ
1 stop5h 50mAir Canada
Sat 9/275:30 pmYHZ - PHL
1 stop5h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$155
This flygcity.se 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 flygcity.se is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:40 amPHL - YHZ
Nonstop2h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/75:25 amYHZ - PHL
1 stop5h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$198
This 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:40 amPHL - YHZ
Nonstop2h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/62:37 pmYHZ - PHL
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$231
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/139:50 pmPHL - YYG
3 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/201:25 pmYYG - PHL
2 stops21h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$580
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/139:20 amPHL - YYG
1 stop5h 08mAir Canada
Sat 9/2011:25 amYYG - PHL
1 stop4h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$750
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.
Sat 8/309:20 amPHL - YQY
1 stop5h 34mAir Canada
Wed 9/34:30 pmYQY - PHL
1 stop6h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$798
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 9/124:50 pmPHL - YSJ
1 stop6h 21mAir Canada
Fri 9/1911:35 amYSJ - PHL
1 stop4h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$815
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/133:40 pmPHL - YYG
2 stops24h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/205:20 amYYG - PHL
2 stops19h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$844
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 8/2910:51 amPHL - YQY
3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/27:40 pmYQY - PHL
3 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$865
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.
Tue 8/56:00 amPHL - YSJ
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/812:00 pmYSJ - PHL
3 stops29h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$942

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Nova Scotia

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Return

Price

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Sat 9/20

9:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/27

5:30 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$155

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Fri 9/5

10:40 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Halifax Intl

Sun 9/7

5:25 am-9:54 am

1 stop5h 29m

$198

PhiladelphiaHalifax

PHL - YHZ

PHLYHZ

Philadelphia

Fri 9/5

10:40 am-1:52 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/6

2:37 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$231

PhiladelphiaCharlottetown

PHL - YYG

PHLYYG

Philadelphia

Sat 9/13

9:50 pm-9:49 pm

3 stops22h 59m

Charlottetown

Sat 9/20

1:25 pm-9:46 am

2 stops21h 21m

$580

PhiladelphiaSydney

PHL - YQY

PHLYQY

Philadelphia

Fri 9/19

9:20 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Sydney

Mon 9/22

4:30 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$716

PhiladelphiaSydney

PHL - YQY

PHLYQY

Philadelphia

Fri 9/19

1:58 pm-6:51 pm

3 stops27h 53m

Sydney

Mon 9/22

3:00 pm-11:47 pm

3 stops33h 47m

$725

PhiladelphiaCharlottetown

PHL - YYG

PHLYYG

Philadelphia

Sat 9/13

9:20 am-3:28 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Charlottetown

Sat 9/20

11:25 am-2:38 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$750

PhiladelphiaSaint John

PHL - YSJ

PHLYSJ

Philadelphia

Fri 9/12

4:50 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 21m

Saint John

Fri 9/19

11:35 am-2:38 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$815

PhiladelphiaCharlottetown

PHL - YYG

PHLYYG

Philadelphia

Sat 9/13

3:40 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Charlottetown

Sat 9/20

5:20 am-11:29 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$844

PhiladelphiaSaint John

PHL - YSJ

PHLYSJ

Philadelphia

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops27h 00m

Saint John

Fri 8/8

12:00 pm-4:16 pm

3 stops29h 16m

$942

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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 $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 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 July 31, 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 July 31, 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).

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.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,851 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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?

    $53 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 United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $68 and $91, 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 - Sydney or Philadelphia - Charlottetown 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 $85. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Halifax Intl) can be booked for $168 on average our data indicates $211 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 $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 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$155Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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