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$144+ 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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YHZ
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Wed 1/21
Wed 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nova Scotia

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 December 22, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/301:40 pmSFO - YHZ
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/58:45 amYHZ - SFO
2 stops37h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sun 12/215:03 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:30 amYHZ - SFO
2 stops18h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,059
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:40 pmSFO - YHZ
1 stop26h 32mPorter Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop10h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,108
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/307:00 amSFO - YHZ
2 stops13h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:30 amYHZ - SFO
3 stops17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,122
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/2310:30 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops43h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:30 amYHZ - SFO
3 stops17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,202
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/261:40 pmSFO - YHZ
1 stop30h 42mPorter Airlines
Sun 12/286:30 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop10h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/2911:59 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops16h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amYHZ - SFO
2 stops17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,286

Find 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 December 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$144
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$831
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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 December 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Nova Scotia

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

7:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/30

6:30 am-12:23 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$314

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

7:30 am-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Halifax Intl

Fri 5/8

3:30 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$321

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

7:15 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Halifax Intl

Fri 2/20

10:40 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$382

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

10:45 pm-11:37 am

1 stop8h 52m

Charlottetown

Thu 5/28

12:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$405

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

7:15 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops18h 16m

Halifax Intl

Mon 2/23

10:40 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$412

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

11:30 pm-12:02 am

2 stops20h 32m

Charlottetown

Thu 5/28

12:30 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$415

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

1:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$417

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

1:00 pm-1:41 am

2 stops32h 41m

Halifax Intl

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-12:12 pm

2 stops34h 12m

$433

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

5:05 am-12:20 am

2 stops15h 15m

Charlottetown

Mon 3/23

6:30 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$557

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

12:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 20m

Charlottetown

Mon 3/23

6:30 pm-10:54 am

1 stop20h 24m

$625

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nova Scotia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia (average of $151). Flying from San Francisco to Nova Scotia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 December 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Nova Scotia at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Nova Scotia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Nova Scotia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Nova Scotia flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 22, 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
9,102 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
9,102 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,102 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
3,209 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,102 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
10,551 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,102 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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 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 8h 52m. WestJet provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $405. There are 3028 mi between San Francisco and Nova Scotia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Nova Scotia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $133. Users have also found prices from $181 and $202 on Air Canada and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 - Charlottetown and San Francisco - Moncton Intl.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia (average of $151). Flying from San Francisco to Nova Scotia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 December 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$213Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$239Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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