How long is the flight from California to Nova Scotia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Nova Scotia you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Halifax takes 8h 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Halifax takes 10h 05m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Nova Scotia?

WestJet, United Airlines, and Porter Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Nova Scotia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Nova Scotia?

Prices for flights from California to Nova Scotia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Nova Scotia?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Nova Scotia is 1 as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Nova Scotia?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nova Scotia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nova Scotia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Nova Scotia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nova Scotia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:00 a.m. - 9:40 p.m.

SFO

YHZ

11h 40m

2 stops

9:50 a.m. - 9:55 p.m.

YHZ

SFO

16h 05m

2 stops

C$ 395WestJet

Thu, 14 May - Mon, 18 May

6:00 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.

SFO

YHZ

11h 15m

1 stop

9:50 a.m. - 9:55 p.m.

YHZ

SFO

16h 05m

2 stops

C$ 419WestJet

Thu, 14 May - Mon, 18 May

6:05 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.

LAX

YHZ

12h 40m

2 stops

9:50 a.m. - 9:55 p.m.

YHZ

LAX

16h 05m

2 stops

C$ 419WestJet

Tue, 12 May - Mon, 18 May

2:53 p.m. - 1:51 a.m.

SNA

YHZ

30h 58m

2 stops

6:00 a.m. - 9:53 a.m.

YHZ

SNA

31h 53m

2 stops

C$ 560Multiple Airlines

Sun, 29 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

1:40 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.

SFO

YYG

17h 55m

1 stop

5:20 a.m. - 10:42 a.m.

YYG

SFO

9h 22m

1 stop

C$ 575Air Canada

Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

1:15 p.m. - 6:54 a.m.

SNA

YHZ

13h 39m

1 stop

5:30 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.

YHZ

SNA

22h 50m

2 stops

C$ 575Air Canada

Fri, 1 May - Tue, 5 May

10:48 a.m. - 1:51 a.m.

SNA

YHZ

35h 03m

2 stops

6:00 a.m. - 9:13 p.m.

YHZ

SNA

19h 13m

3 stops

C$ 628Multiple Airlines

Sun, 29 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

5:50 a.m. - 9:25 p.m.

SJC

YHZ

11h 35m

2 stops

3:30 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.

YHZ

SJC

10h 10m

1 stop

C$ 634Delta

Tue, 12 May - Thu, 21 May

7:00 a.m. - 12:24 a.m.

RNO

YHZ

13h 24m

2 stops

5:15 a.m. - 8:52 p.m.

YHZ

RNO

19h 37m

2 stops

C$ 652United Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Wed, 10 Jun

11:30 p.m. - 3:37 p.m.

SFO

YYG

12h 07m

2 stops

11:20 a.m. - 9:22 p.m.

YYG

SFO

14h 02m

2 stops

C$ 663United Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

American Airlines flights from California to Nova Scotia

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American Airlines

25 Feb

LAX1:17 a.m.Los Angeles

19h 05m

2 stops

YHZ12:22 a.m.Halifax Intl

1 Mar

YHZ1:10 p.m.Halifax Intl

15h 40m

2 stops

LAX12:50 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 732

American Airlines

10 Jun

RNO11:02 a.m.Reno

22h 40m

2 stops

YHZ1:42 p.m.Halifax Intl

20 Jun

YHZ8:19 a.m.Halifax Intl

19h 40m

2 stops

RNO11:59 p.m.Reno

C$ 742

American Airlines

2 Mar

SJC7:15 p.m.San Jose

22h 22m

3 stops

YHZ9:37 p.m.Halifax Intl

9 Mar

YHZ1:10 p.m.Halifax Intl

25h 01m

2 stops

SJC10:11 a.m.San Jose

C$ 870

WestJet flights from California to Nova Scotia

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WestJet

14 May

SFO6:00 a.m.San Francisco

11h 40m

2 stops

YHZ9:40 p.m.Halifax Intl

18 May

YHZ9:50 a.m.Halifax Intl

16h 05m

2 stops

SFO9:55 p.m.San Francisco

C$ 395

WestJet

12 May

LAX7:30 a.m.Los Angeles

9h 45m

1 stop

YHZ9:15 p.m.Halifax Intl

18 May

YHZ9:50 a.m.Halifax Intl

16h 05m

2 stops

LAX9:55 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 415

WestJet

12 May

LAX6:05 p.m.Los Angeles

12h 40m

2 stops

YHZ10:45 a.m.Halifax Intl

18 May

YHZ9:50 a.m.Halifax Intl

16h 05m

2 stops

LAX9:55 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 418

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

6:00 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 40m

Halifax Intl

Mon 18/5

9:50 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops16h 05m

C$ 395

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

6:00 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop11h 15m

Halifax Intl

Mon 18/5

9:50 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops16h 05m

C$ 419

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

6:05 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops12h 40m

Halifax Intl

Mon 18/5

9:50 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops16h 05m

C$ 419

Santa AnaHalifax

SNA - YHZ

SNAYHZ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 29/3

2:53 p.m.-1:51 a.m.

2 stops30h 58m

Halifax Intl

Sun 5/4

6:00 a.m.-9:53 a.m.

2 stops31h 53m

C$ 560

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

1:40 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop17h 55m

Charlottetown

Fri 21/8

5:20 a.m.-10:42 a.m.

1 stop9h 22m

C$ 575

Santa AnaHalifax

SNA - YHZ

SNAYHZ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/5

1:15 p.m.-6:54 a.m.

1 stop13h 39m

Halifax Intl

Tue 5/5

5:30 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops22h 50m

C$ 575

Santa AnaHalifax

SNA - YHZ

SNAYHZ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 29/3

10:48 a.m.-1:51 a.m.

2 stops35h 03m

Halifax Intl

Sun 5/4

6:00 a.m.-9:13 p.m.

3 stops19h 13m

C$ 628

San JoseHalifax

SJC - YHZ

SJCYHZ

San Jose

Tue 12/5

5:50 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops11h 35m

Halifax Intl

Thu 21/5

3:30 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop10h 10m

C$ 634

RenoHalifax

RNO - YHZ

RNOYHZ

Reno

Sat 2/5

7:00 a.m.-12:24 a.m.

2 stops13h 24m

Halifax Intl

Wed 10/6

5:15 a.m.-8:52 p.m.

2 stops19h 37m

C$ 652

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

11:30 p.m.-3:37 p.m.

2 stops12h 07m

Charlottetown

Fri 21/8

11:20 a.m.-9:22 p.m.

2 stops14h 02m

C$ 663

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nova Scotia?

The cheapest month to fly to Nova Scotia from California is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 506, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Nova Scotia in May, then you should wait until January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 551.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nova Scotia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nova Scotia from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nova Scotia for around C$ 645 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nova Scotia from California for as low as C$ 385 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Nova Scotia flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Nova Scotia flight.

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Fastest flight time	8h 10m
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The fastest flight from California to Nova Scotia takes 8h 10m

There are no direct flights from California to Nova Scotia. There are no popular flight routes from California to Nova Scotia.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Nova Scotia?
Prices for flights from California to Nova Scotia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Nova Scotia?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Nova Scotia is 1 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Nova Scotia?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nova Scotia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nova Scotia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Nova Scotia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nova Scotia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to Nova Scotia?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Nova Scotia from California.

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Flights from California to Nova Scotia with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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