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$198+ 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YHZ
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Nova Scotia

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 January 29, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:30 pm
SAN
-
YHZ
1 stop21h 45m
WestJet
Mon 5/117:45 am
YHZ
-
SAN
1 stop10h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 1/28$454
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:30 pm
SAN
-
YHZ
2 stops15h 15m
WestJet
Sun 5/105:15 pm
YHZ
-
SAN
2 stops24h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 1/28$463
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 5/113:30 pm
SAN
-
YHZ
1 stop12h 40m
WestJet
Thu 5/217:35 pm
YHZ
-
SAN
2 stops22h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 1/26$481
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:30 pm
SAN
-
YHZ
1 stop21h 45m
WestJet
Thu 5/218:00 pm
YHZ
-
SAN
1 stop22h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 1/26$482
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:30 pm
SAN
-
YHZ
2 stops49h 35m
WestJet
Sat 5/163:35 pm
YHZ
-
SAN
1 stop26h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 1/28$498
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1012:30 pm
SAN
-
YHZ
2 stops14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/208:00 pm
YHZ
-
SAN
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$510
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/83:30 pm
SAN
-
YHZ
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/113:35 pm
YHZ
-
SAN
2 stops24h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$522
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 8/2312:30 pm
SAN
-
YSJ
1 stop18h 55m
Air Canada
Thu 8/275:40 am
YSJ
-
SAN
1 stop10h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$655
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 8/308:25 am
SAN
-
YSJ
2 stops23h 00m
Air Canada
Thu 9/35:40 am
YSJ
-
SAN
1 stop10h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$686
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/255:00 pm
SAN
-
YYG
2 stops20h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 3/15:05 am
YYG
-
SAN
2 stops21h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$747
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/256:30 am
SAN
-
YYG
2 stops13h 50m
Air Canada
Sun 3/111:15 am
YYG
-
SAN
2 stops15h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$769
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 8/307:44 pm
SAN
-
YSJ
3 stops16h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 9/35:40 am
YSJ
-
SAN
2 stops13h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,026

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 January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$454
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$424
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 5/8

3:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Halifax Intl

Mon 5/11

7:45 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$454

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 5/8

3:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops15h 15m

Halifax Intl

Sun 5/10

5:15 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$463

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Tue 5/12

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops49h 35m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/16

9:50 am-2:10 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$473

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Mon 5/11

3:30 pm-8:10 am

1 stop12h 40m

Halifax Intl

Thu 5/21

7:35 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$481

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Tue 5/12

3:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Halifax Intl

Thu 5/21

8:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$482

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 5/8

3:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Halifax Intl

Mon 5/11

3:35 pm-11:53 am

2 stops24h 18m

$522

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

Wed 2/25

5:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Charlottetown

Sun 3/1

5:05 am-10:44 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$747

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-12:20 am

2 stops13h 50m

Charlottetown

Sun 3/1

11:15 am-10:44 pm

2 stops15h 29m

$769

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Mon 5/11

1:00 pm-9:40 pm

3 stops28h 40m

$198

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Thu 5/7

6:25 am-8:10 am

3 stops21h 45m

$205

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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 January 29, 2026.
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
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,206 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,667 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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.

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

    Departing from San Diego to Nova Scotia will take you 13h 50m. The distance from San Diego to Nova Scotia is about 2966 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$350Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$434Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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