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$394+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Nova Scotia

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YHZ
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Nova Scotia

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

Round-trip from

$394
(Air Canada)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$585
From San Diego to Nova Scotia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($234 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego 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.
Thu 9/1812:25 pmSAN - YHZ
1 stop9h 24mAir Canada
Tue 9/235:25 amYHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$394
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.
Thu 9/1810:45 pmSAN - YHZ
1 stop11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/232:37 pmYHZ - SAN
1 stop24h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$396
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/302:05 pmSAN - YHZ
2 stops11h 56mWestJet
Sat 9/66:00 pmYHZ - SAN
2 stops22h 08mWestJet
Deal found 7/31$428
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.
Wed 9/106:15 amSAN - YHZ
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/176:30 amYHZ - SAN
2 stops16h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$436
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/110:30 pmSAN - YYG
2 stops21h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/235:20 amYYG - SAN
1 stop10h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$545
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 10/37:20 pmSAN - YHZ
3 stops16h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/57:00 amYHZ - SAN
2 stops16h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$598
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.
Mon 9/112:25 pmSAN - YYG
1 stop19h 13mAir Canada
Tue 9/235:20 amYYG - SAN
1 stop10h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$994
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.
Tue 8/125:50 pmSAN - YSJ
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/145:55 amYSJ - SAN
2 stops31h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,200
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/124:00 pmSAN - YSJ
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/145:55 amYSJ - SAN
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,292
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.
Tue 8/1212:25 pmSAN - YSJ
1 stop8h 35mAir Canada
Thu 8/145:55 amYSJ - SAN
1 stop9h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$1,352

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Thu 9/18

12:25 pm-1:49 am

1 stop9h 24m

Halifax Intl

Tue 9/23

5:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop10h 06m

$394

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Thu 9/18

10:45 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Halifax Intl

Tue 9/23

2:37 pm-11:36 am

1 stop24h 59m

$396

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Sat 8/30

2:05 pm-6:01 am

2 stops11h 56m

Halifax Intl

Sat 9/6

6:00 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$428

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Wed 9/10

6:15 am-11:00 am

2 stops24h 45m

Halifax Intl

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-6:42 pm

2 stops16h 12m

$436

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

Mon 9/1

10:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops21h 28m

Charlottetown

Tue 9/23

5:20 am-11:31 am

1 stop10h 11m

$545

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 10/3

7:20 pm-3:53 pm

3 stops16h 33m

Halifax Intl

Sun 10/5

7:00 am-7:52 pm

2 stops16h 52m

$598

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

Mon 9/1

12:25 pm-11:38 am

1 stop19h 13m

Charlottetown

Tue 9/23

5:20 am-11:31 am

1 stop10h 11m

$994

San DiegoSaint John

SAN - YSJ

SANYSJ

San Diego

Tue 8/12

5:50 pm-1:00 am

2 stops27h 10m

Saint John

Thu 8/14

5:55 am-9:34 am

2 stops31h 39m

$1,200

San DiegoSaint John

SAN - YSJ

SANYSJ

San Diego

Tue 8/12

4:00 pm-1:00 am

2 stops29h 00m

Saint John

Thu 8/14

5:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop9h 40m

$1,292

San DiegoSaint John

SAN - YSJ

SANYSJ

San Diego

Tue 8/12

12:25 pm-1:00 am

1 stop8h 35m

Saint John

Thu 8/14

5:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop9h 40m

$1,352

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Deals found on 7/29

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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.

When flying from San Diego to Nova Scotia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and WestJet from San Diego to Nova Scotia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,978 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,851 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Nova Scotia?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Nova Scotia.

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to Nova Scotia consider San Diego - Halifax Intl, San Diego - Charlottetown or San Diego - Saint John as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Nova Scotia?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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
Air CanadaCheapest$324Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$364Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$569Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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