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$169+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YHZ
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$372
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$511
From San Diego to Nova Scotia
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 10/2711:02 amSAN - YHZ
2 stops23h 29mUnited Airlines
vie. 10/313:15 pmYHZ - SAN
2 stops21h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sáb. 10/112:29 pmSAN - YHZ
2 stops19h 01mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 10/182:15 pmYHZ - SAN
2 stops22h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$410
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sáb. 10/1110:30 pmSAN - YHZ
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/185:25 amYHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 10/3010:30 pmSAN - YHZ
2 stops14h 56mUnited Airlines
jue. 11/65:05 amYHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
sáb. 10/186:48 amSAN - YYG
2 stops13h 10mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/225:20 amYYG - SAN
1 stop10h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$475
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
sáb. 10/1812:25 pmSAN - YYG
1 stop18h 45mAir Canada
mié. 10/225:20 amYYG - SAN
1 stop10h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$779
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/2712:35 pmSAN - YHZ
3 stops33h 07mWestJet
vie. 10/316:00 amYHZ - SAN
3 stops21h 06mWestJet
Deal found 9/15$788
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/305:39 pmSAN - YHZ
3 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/66:10 pmYHZ - SAN
3 stops28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$820
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mié. 9/1710:45 pmSAN - YHZ
2 stops12h 31mAmerican Airlines
vie. 9/192:37 pmYHZ - SAN
1 stop24h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$943
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
dom. 10/1210:30 pmSAN - YSJ
2 stops15h 10mAir Canada
vie. 10/176:40 pmYSJ - SAN
2 stops19h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$2,229

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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 septiembre 15, 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

lun. 10/27

11:02 am-2:31 pm

2 stops23h 29m

Halifax Intl

vie. 10/31

3:15 pm-9:14 am

2 stops21h 59m

$372

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

sáb. 10/11

2:29 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Halifax Intl

sáb. 10/18

2:15 pm-9:12 am

2 stops22h 57m

$410

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

sáb. 10/11

10:30 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop11h 33m

Halifax Intl

sáb. 10/18

5:25 am-11:31 am

1 stop10h 06m

$446

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

jue. 10/30

10:30 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops14h 56m

Halifax Intl

jue. 11/6

5:05 am-11:38 am

1 stop10h 33m

$457

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

sáb. 10/18

6:48 am-11:58 pm

2 stops13h 10m

Charlottetown

mié. 10/22

5:20 am-11:31 am

1 stop10h 11m

$475

San DiegoCharlottetown

SAN - YYG

SANYYG

San Diego

sáb. 10/18

12:25 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 45m

Charlottetown

mié. 10/22

5:20 am-11:31 am

1 stop10h 11m

$779

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

jue. 10/30

5:39 pm-1:42 am

3 stops28h 03m

Halifax Intl

jue. 11/6

8:20 am-11:06 pm

2 stops18h 46m

$972

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

sáb. 10/11

2:05 pm-5:59 am

2 stops11h 54m

Halifax Intl

sáb. 10/18

7:35 pm-11:06 pm

3 stops31h 31m

$1,691

San DiegoSaint John

SAN - YSJ

SANYSJ

San Diego

dom. 10/12

10:30 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops15h 10m

Saint John

vie. 10/17

6:40 pm-9:40 am

2 stops19h 00m

$2,229

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

dom. 9/28

6:15 am-11:55 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$169

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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 septiembre 15, 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 septiembre 15, 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
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 18h 45m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Nova Scotia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $169. Users have also found prices from $173 and $487 on American Airlines and WestJet, respectively.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $497). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$324Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$364Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$434Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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