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$246+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YHZ
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Nova Scotia

Best flights from San Diego to Nova Scotia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Nova Scotia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/3010:35 amSAN - YHZ
1 stop26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/66:00 amYHZ - SAN
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$449
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/156:05 pmSAN - YHZ
2 stops12h 59mAir Canada
Sun 1/185:05 amYHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/3012:49 pmSAN - YHZ
2 stops21h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/63:15 pmYHZ - SAN
2 stops22h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/307:30 pmSAN - YHZ
3 stops20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/66:30 amYHZ - SAN
3 stops19h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$785
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/3012:40 pmSAN - YHZ
1 stop18h 20mAir Canada
Fri 2/65:05 amYHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/610:30 pmSAN - YYG
2 stops13h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/95:15 amYYG - SAN
1 stop11h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$526
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2112:40 pmSAN - YYG
2 stops18h 00mAir Canada
Sun 1/255:05 amYYG - SAN
1 stop10h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/216:00 pmSAN - YYG
3 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/255:05 amYYG - SAN
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$558
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 6/61:15 pmSAN - YYG
1 stop18h 17mAir Canada
Tue 6/95:15 amYYG - SAN
1 stop11h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$516
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:10 pmSAN - YSJ
1 stop30h 42mAir Canada
Fri 5/15:35 amYSJ - SAN
1 stop10h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 12/15$596

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$449
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$246
(Air Canada)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$623
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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 December 18, 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

Fri 1/30

10:35 am-5:31 pm

1 stop26h 56m

Halifax Intl

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$449

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Thu 1/15

6:05 pm-11:04 am

2 stops12h 59m

Halifax Intl

Sun 1/18

5:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop10h 48m

$470

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 1/30

12:49 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops21h 42m

Halifax Intl

Fri 2/6

3:15 pm-9:20 am

2 stops22h 05m

$488

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 1/30

12:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop18h 20m

Halifax Intl

Fri 2/6

5:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop10h 48m

$495

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

Wed 1/21

12:40 pm-10:40 am

2 stops18h 00m

Charlottetown

Sun 1/25

5:05 am-11:28 am

1 stop10h 23m

$506

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

Sat 6/6

1:15 pm-11:32 am

1 stop18h 17m

Charlottetown

Tue 6/9

5:15 am-12:18 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$516

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

Sat 6/6

10:30 pm-3:37 pm

2 stops13h 07m

Charlottetown

Tue 6/9

5:15 am-12:18 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$526

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:00 pm-5:40 pm

3 stops19h 40m

Charlottetown

Sun 1/25

5:05 am-11:28 am

1 stop10h 23m

$558

San DiegoSaint John

SAN - YSJ

SANYSJ

San Diego

Tue 4/28

1:10 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop30h 42m

Saint John

Fri 5/1

5:35 am-12:18 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$596

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 1/30

7:30 pm-8:12 pm

3 stops20h 42m

Halifax Intl

Fri 2/6

6:30 am-9:58 pm

3 stops19h 28m

$785

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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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Nova Scotia in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada 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
9,093 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,093 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
11,055 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
10,534 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Nova Scotia?

    Departing from San Diego to Nova Scotia will take you 12h 59m. The distance from San Diego to Nova Scotia is about 2950 mi. 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 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.

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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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$324Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$434Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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