Cheap flights to Nova Scotia from $131

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WAS — YHZ
Apr 3 — Apr 101

Flights to Nova Scotia in 2024

Find the latest flights to Nova Scotia in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,208,722 searches and data was last updated on March 29, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$462

Round-trip from

$302

One-way from

$131
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From New York to Halifax Intl
One-way flight from New York to Nova Scotia

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Cheap flights to Nova Scotia in March & April 2024

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Cheap flights to Halifax, NS
Sat 4/272:50 pmIAD - YHZ
1 stop6h 37mPorter Airlines
Sat 5/47:30 amYHZ - IAD
1 stop6h 52mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/29$275
Sat 4/272:50 pmIAD - YHZ
1 stop6h 37mPorter Airlines
Sat 5/47:00 amYHZ - IAD
2 stops7h 22mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/29$280
Wed 4/1710:00 amEWR - YHZ
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Sat 4/209:30 amYHZ - EWR
2 stops10h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/27$302
Wed 4/1010:00 amEWR - YHZ
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Wed 4/171:00 pmYHZ - EWR
1 stop5h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/27$303
Sat 4/2712:10 pmEWR - YHZ
1 stop7h 20mPorter Airlines
Sat 5/47:00 amYHZ - EWR
1 stop5h 30mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/28$311
Wed 4/1010:00 amEWR - YHZ
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Wed 4/171:00 pmYHZ - EWR
2 stops6h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/27$312
Fri 4/1910:00 amEWR - YHZ
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Mon 4/229:40 amYHZ - EWR
2 stops6h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/28$320
Thu 4/1810:00 amEWR - YHZ
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Wed 4/241:00 pmYHZ - EWR
1 stop5h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/28$329
Sat 4/2712:10 pmEWR - YHZ
1 stop7h 20mPorter Airlines
Sat 5/47:00 amYHZ - EWR
2 stops9h 30mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/28$333
Cheap flights to Sydney, NS
Sat 4/278:50 amLGA - YQY
1 stop6h 14mAir Canada
Sat 5/45:35 pmYQY - LGA
1 stop4h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$775
Sat 4/2710:30 amJFK - YQY
1 stop4h 34mAir Canada
Sat 5/45:00 amYQY - JFK
2 stops17h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$804
Sat 4/2710:30 amJFK - YQY
1 stop4h 34mAir Canada
Sat 5/45:00 amYQY - JFK
1 stop11h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$811
Sat 4/2710:35 amEWR - YQY
1 stop4h 29mAir Canada
Sat 5/45:00 amYQY - EWR
1 stop6h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$820
Tue 4/236:15 amBOS - YQY
2 stops8h 49mAir Canada
Tue 4/305:00 amYQY - BOS
2 stops10h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$865
Sat 4/275:50 pmBOS - YQY
1 stop6h 28mAir Canada
Sat 5/45:00 amYQY - BOS
2 stops10h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$871
Sat 4/273:45 pmJFK - YQY
2 stops23h 19mAir Canada
Sat 5/45:00 amYQY - JFK
2 stops17h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$891
Tue 4/235:40 amBOS - YQY
1 stop9h 24mAir Canada
Tue 4/305:00 amYQY - BOS
2 stops10h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$893
Sat 4/278:50 amLGA - YQY
1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/45:00 amYQY - LGA
2 stops10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$896

Nova Scotia 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Nova Scotia in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,208,722 searches and data were last updated on March 29, 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Nova Scotia in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 4/272:50 pmIAD - YHZ
1 stop6h 37mPorter Airlines
Sat 5/47:30 amYHZ - IAD
1 stop6h 52mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/29$275
Sat 4/272:50 pmIAD - YHZ
1 stop6h 37mPorter Airlines
Sat 5/47:00 amYHZ - IAD
2 stops7h 22mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/29$280
Tue 7/911:00 amDCA - YHZ
1 stop6h 48mAir Canada
Thu 7/185:25 pmYHZ - DCA
1 stop5h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$292
Thu 8/226:00 amDCA - YHZ
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/66:00 amYHZ - DCA
1 stop5h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$296
Tue 7/96:50 pmDCA - YHZ
1 stop5h 48mAir Canada
Wed 7/175:25 pmYHZ - DCA
1 stop5h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$297
Tue 5/76:50 pmDCA - YHZ
1 stop5h 49mAir Canada
Sat 5/116:00 amYHZ - DCA
1 stop5h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$299
Thu 8/226:00 amDCA - YHZ
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/66:00 amYHZ - DCA
2 stops7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$301
Wed 4/1710:00 amEWR - YHZ
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Sat 4/209:30 amYHZ - EWR
2 stops10h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/27$302
Wed 7/1710:05 amPHL - YHZ
1 stop4h 56mAir Canada
Fri 7/265:25 pmYHZ - PHL
1 stop5h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$302

Flights to Nova Scotia departing soon

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Thu 4/410:00 amEWR - YHZ
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Mon 4/81:00 pmYHZ - EWR
1 stop5h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/28$416
Fri 4/510:00 amEWR - YHZ
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Mon 4/81:00 pmYHZ - EWR
1 stop5h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/28$421

One-way flights to Nova Scotia

Explore one-way flight options to Nova Scotia for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,208,722 searches and data was last updated on March 29, 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Nova Scotia. Users can also find round-trip Nova Scotia flights by using the search form above.
Thu 4/1810:00 amEWR - YHZ
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/28$131
Mon 4/291:00 pmIAD - YHZ
2 stops6h 30mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/28$133
Wed 4/2410:30 amJFK - YQY
1 stop4h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$384

Direct flights to Nova Scotia

Sun 9/812:00 pmLGA - YHZ
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/123:45 pmYHZ - LGA
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$346
Thu 6/612:35 pmEWR - YHZ
Nonstop2h 10mAir Canada
Sat 6/1510:30 amYHZ - EWR
Nonstop2h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$346
Sat 9/1412:00 pmLGA - YHZ
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/223:45 pmYHZ - LGA
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$384
Wed 5/2912:35 pmEWR - YHZ
Nonstop2h 10mAir Canada
Sat 6/110:30 amYHZ - EWR
Nonstop2h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$384
Wed 5/2211:09 amEWR - YHZ
Nonstop2h 00mAir Canada
Tue 5/2810:30 amYHZ - EWR
Nonstop2h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$394
Thu 9/1212:35 pmEWR - YHZ
Nonstop2h 08mAir Canada
Mon 9/1610:30 amYHZ - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$400
Tue 6/1112:35 pmEWR - YHZ
Nonstop2h 10mAir Canada
Wed 6/1210:30 amYHZ - EWR
Nonstop2h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$407
Wed 6/1912:35 pmEWR - YHZ
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/237:00 amYHZ - EWR
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$416
Fri 6/2112:35 pmEWR - YHZ
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/2710:30 amYHZ - EWR
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$421

Find flights to Nova Scotia within your budget

Locate flights to Nova Scotia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,208,722 searches and data was last updated on March 29, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$275 - $425

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlHalifax Intl

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/27

1 stop6h 37m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/4

1 stop6h 52m

$275

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlHalifax Intl

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/27

1 stop6h 37m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/4

2 stops7h 22m

$280

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalHalifax Intl

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/9

1 stop6h 48m

Halifax Intl

Thu 7/18

1 stop5h 24m

$292

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalHalifax Intl

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/22

1 stop8h 43m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop5h 19m

$296

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalHalifax Intl

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/9

1 stop5h 48m

Halifax Intl

Wed 7/17

1 stop5h 24m

$297

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalHalifax Intl

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/19

1 stop6h 53m

Halifax Intl

Mon 7/22

1 stop15h 55m

$327

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlHalifax Intl

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/22

2 stops13h 09m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/6

2 stops18h 51m

$374

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalHalifax Intl

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/8

2 stops10h 39m

Halifax Intl

Sat 7/13

2 stops10h 51m

$392

Chicago O'Hare IntlHalifax Intl

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/15

1 stop6h 20m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/27

1 stop8h 32m

$425

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Deals found on 3/29

Average price of flights to Nova Scotia by month

Plan your trip to Nova Scotia by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Nova Scotia is currently $216 while a round-trip flight costs $329. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Nova Scotia (average of $392). Flying to Nova Scotia in July will prove the most costly (average of $636). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$392

February

$399

March

$451

April

$502

May

$597

June

$584

July

$636

August

$634

September

$590

October

$553

November

$415

December

$499

Temperature and rainfall in Nova Scotia by month

Plan your trip to Nova Scotia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

YHZ

Temperature

23 - 66.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nova Scotia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Nova Scotia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Nova Scotia. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Nova Scotia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 March 29, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Delta to Nova Scotia. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,383 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

8.1
Very good
11,383 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,383 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.6
Good
4,098 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,383 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.5
Good
3,036 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,383 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.4
Good
11,470 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,383 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.3
Good
450 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,383 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

World-renowned for its waterfalls and watery reserves, Nova Scotia boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Canada. The 350-mile long peninsula on Canada’s east coast boasts numerous rivers and lakes, scenic tours and trails, and is the largest exporter of lobsters in the world. Whether you’re here to see the whales or tour the lighthouses, or just bask under the cool flow of Nova Scotia’s waterfalls, you won’t be disappointed you booked a flight to Nova Scotia.

Apart from the water-based wonders of Nova Scotia, there is much to do and see. The Scottish influence is everywhere in Nova Scotia – pubs, crafts and bagpipes abound the province filling the air with typical Scottish flare. Most Nova Scotia flights arrive in Halifax, where first-time visitors will want to see the historic Citadel or one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Site’s in the area. Take a journey to Peggy’s Cove and visit one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world before boarding your Nova Scotia flight back home.

Nova Scotia climate

Summers are warm and winters are moderately cold in Nova Scotia. Fall is one of the nicest seasons in the region and when most travelers find Nova Scotia flights and lodging to be at its peak. Summer temperatures range in the 70º Fahrenheit and snowfall is moderate during the winter time. If you’re traveling to Nova Scotia for hiking or water activities in the spring time, be cautious of the prevalent fog and rain that blankets the region.

Best Time to Fly to Nova Scotia

Peak Season:

Most travelers book flights to Nova Scotia during the spring, summer and fall months. Winter is becoming more popular, but the reduced daylight hours can put a damper on daily activities. If you plan your Nova Scotia trip during peak season make sure you reserve any adventure amenities ahead of time (campsites, canoeing, rental cars, etc.) as they tend to book up.

Off Season:

Winter travel is pretty sparse in this Canadian region, but this is also the best time to find cheap flights to Nova Scotia.Unfortunately, many tourist facilities are closed outside this peak summer time so it’s a good idea to check ahead of time before booking Nova Scotia flights and accommodations.

Getting around Nova Scotia

Immediately upon arriving in Nova Scotia, grab a copy of the official Nova Scotia tourism guide. This travel guide lists all the hotels, attractions, restaurants and more in the area and will help you plan your Nova Scotia trip accordingly.

In Halifax, the metro bus system is reliable and there is a free city bus that runs daily from June to August.

Renting a car is the most ideal situation and the best way to see all the beauty Nova Scotia has to offer. Reserve a car when you book your Nova Scotia flight to secure your transportation, especially during peak travel times.

Nova Scotia Travel Information

  • If you travel to Nova Scotia in the spring, you’re bound to land upon a festival or two. Two of the most famous festivals — the Truro Tulip Festival and the Apple Blossom Festival — take place in May and both offer plenty of events, from live entertainment to arts and crafts and street parades
  • The Scotia Music Festival is not to be missed. Taking place in May and June, the annual chamber music festival is held in Halifax and features workshops, rehearsals and concerts from some of the word’s best performers.

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