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$142+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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.
SFO — YHZ
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$260
(oojo)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$524
From San Francisco to Nova Scotia
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1712:50 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops13h 09mWestJet
Tue 10/217:00 amYHZ - SFO
2 stops32h 54mWestJet
Deal found 9/14$260
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:50 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops13h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/316:30 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$294
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1712:50 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops13h 09mWestJet
Wed 10/223:20 pmYHZ - SFO
2 stops24h 34mWestJet
Deal found 9/15$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/298:50 amSFO - YHZ
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/51:20 pmYHZ - SFO
1 stop12h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$338
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.
Tue 12/212:00 pmSFO - YHZ
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amYHZ - SFO
2 stops14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$351
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2011:25 pmSFO - YHZ
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/255:25 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop11h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$372
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.
Tue 10/710:15 amSFO - YYG
2 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/111:25 pmYYG - SFO
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$447
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.
Tue 10/76:35 pmSFO - YYG
2 stops18h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/115:20 amYYG - SFO
2 stops17h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$535
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.
Sat 11/156:00 pmSFO - YQY
2 stops13h 32mAir Canada
Sat 11/225:30 amYQY - SFO
2 stops14h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$577
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.
Tue 10/78:40 amSFO - YYG
1 stop11h 18mAir Canada
Sat 10/115:20 amYYG - SFO
1 stop11h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$609
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:30 amSFO - YSJ
2 stops11h 59mAir Canada
Wed 11/511:55 amYSJ - SFO
2 stops13h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$625
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/291:40 pmSFO - YSJ
3 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/512:00 pmYSJ - SFO
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$709

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

12:50 pm-5:59 am

2 stops13h 09m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/31

5:35 am-3:35 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$307

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

8:50 am-10:06 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Halifax Intl

Wed 11/5

1:20 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$338

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

7:30 am-9:43 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Halifax Intl

Tue 10/21

6:00 pm-11:54 am

1 stop21h 54m

$345

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

12:00 pm-12:26 am

1 stop8h 26m

Halifax Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$351

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

11:25 pm-2:03 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/25

5:25 am-12:58 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$372

San FranciscoMoncton

SFO - YQM

SFOYQM

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:00 pm-10:48 am

2 stops12h 48m

Moncton Intl

Thu 3/5

6:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$395

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

1:00 pm-7:28 am

1 stop14h 28m

Halifax Intl

Tue 12/16

6:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$396

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

10:15 am-4:46 pm

2 stops26h 31m

Charlottetown

Sat 10/11

1:25 pm-9:30 am

3 stops24h 05m

$447

San FranciscoMoncton

SFO - YQM

SFOYQM

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

9:20 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops20h 58m

Moncton Intl

Thu 3/5

11:35 am-12:09 am

3 stops16h 34m

$490

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

6:35 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops18h 58m

Charlottetown

Sat 10/11

5:20 am-6:28 pm

2 stops17h 08m

$535

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia?

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 September 15, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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 September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, WestJet, and Air Canada from San Francisco to Nova Scotia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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??
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Nova Scotia?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia can take about 9h 16m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $338. There are 3029 mi between San Francisco and Nova Scotia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to Nova Scotia are San Francisco - Halifax Intl, San Francisco - Moncton Intl and San Francisco - Sydney.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Nova Scotia.

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$213Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$239Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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