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 9h 43m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Halifax takes 11h 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 American 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 April 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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1:45 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.

LAS

YHZ

13h 10m

2 stops

9:50 a.m. - 9:40 p.m.

YHZ

LAS

15h 50m

2 stops

C$ 355WestJet

Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May

1:45 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.

LAS

YHZ

13h 10m

2 stops

3:35 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.

YHZ

LAS

10h 05m

1 stop

C$ 357WestJet

Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May

6:00 p.m. - 7:07 a.m.

SMF

YHZ

9h 07m

1 stop

4:10 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.

YHZ

SMF

9h 00m

1 stop

C$ 443Air Canada

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

6:00 p.m. - 7:07 a.m.

SMF

YHZ

9h 07m

1 stop

4:10 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.

YHZ

SMF

9h 00m

1 stop

C$ 444Air Canada

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

10:44 p.m. - 1:54 p.m.

SMF

YHZ

11h 10m

1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 9:12 p.m.

YHZ

SMF

18h 12m

2 stops

C$ 475United Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

2:50 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

SMF

YHZ

19h 30m

2 stops

3:25 p.m. - 10:14 a.m.

YHZ

SMF

22h 49m

2 stops

C$ 482American Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

5:15 a.m. - 11:32 p.m.

SMF

YHZ

14h 17m

2 stops

7:00 a.m. - 9:12 p.m.

YHZ

SMF

18h 12m

2 stops

C$ 483United Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

12:57 p.m. - 1:42 p.m.

SMF

YHZ

20h 45m

2 stops

2:30 p.m. - 9:45 a.m.

YHZ

SMF

23h 15m

2 stops

C$ 492American Airlines

Tue, 23 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul

1:15 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.

LAX

YHZ

13h 40m

2 stops

6:20 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

YHZ

LAX

9h 35m

1 stop

C$ 535Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

6:00 a.m. - 7:10 p.m.

SFO

YHZ

9h 10m

1 stop

6:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

YHZ

SFO

10h 00m

1 stop

C$ 568Multiple Airlines

Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

American Airlines flights from California to Nova Scotia

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American Airlines

25 Aug

SMF2:50 p.m.Sacramento Intl

19h 30m

2 stops

YHZ2:20 p.m.Halifax Intl

6 Sep

YHZ3:25 p.m.Halifax Intl

22h 49m

2 stops

SMF10:14 a.m.Sacramento Intl

C$ 482

American Airlines

23 Jun

SMF12:57 p.m.Sacramento Intl

20h 45m

2 stops

YHZ1:42 p.m.Halifax Intl

8 Jul

YHZ2:30 p.m.Halifax Intl

23h 15m

2 stops

SMF9:45 a.m.Sacramento Intl

C$ 492

American Airlines

23 Jun

SMF2:31 p.m.Sacramento Intl

19h 50m

2 stops

YHZ2:21 p.m.Halifax Intl

8 Jul

YHZ2:30 p.m.Halifax Intl

23h 15m

2 stops

SMF9:45 a.m.Sacramento Intl

C$ 525

Delta flights from California to Nova Scotia

Our best Delta deals on California to Nova Scotia flight tickets

Delta

1 Jul

LAX7:30 a.m.Los Angeles

9h 45m

1 stop

YHZ9:15 p.m.Halifax Intl

15 Jul

YHZ3:35 p.m.Halifax Intl

10h 30m

1 stop

LAX10:05 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 632

Delta

1 Jul

SMF10:34 p.m.Sacramento Intl

16h 51m

2 stops

YHZ7:25 p.m.Halifax Intl

14 Jul

YHZ3:30 p.m.Halifax Intl

10h 46m

1 stop

SMF10:16 p.m.Sacramento Intl

C$ 724

Delta

8 Jul

LAS6:00 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

13h 23m

2 stops

YHZ11:23 p.m.Halifax Intl

15 Jul

YHZ6:30 a.m.Halifax Intl

17h 45m

2 stops

LAS8:15 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

C$ 763

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Las VegasHalifax

LAS - YHZ

LASYHZ

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 17/5

1:45 p.m.-6:55 a.m.

2 stops13h 10m

Halifax Intl

Sun 24/5

9:50 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops15h 50m

C$ 355

Las VegasHalifax

LAS - YHZ

LASYHZ

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 17/5

1:45 p.m.-6:55 a.m.

2 stops13h 10m

Halifax Intl

Sun 24/5

3:35 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 357

Quickest round-trip

SacramentoHalifax

SMF - YHZ

SMFYHZ

Sacramento Intl

Tue 22/9

6:00 p.m.-7:07 a.m.

1 stop9h 07m

Halifax Intl

Wed 23/9

4:10 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 443

SacramentoHalifax

SMF - YHZ

SMFYHZ

Sacramento Intl

Tue 22/9

6:00 p.m.-7:07 a.m.

1 stop9h 07m

Halifax Intl

Wed 23/9

4:10 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 444

SacramentoHalifax

SMF - YHZ

SMFYHZ

Sacramento Intl

Tue 25/8

10:44 p.m.-1:54 p.m.

1 stop11h 10m

Halifax Intl

Sun 6/9

7:00 a.m.-9:12 p.m.

2 stops18h 12m

C$ 475

SacramentoHalifax

SMF - YHZ

SMFYHZ

Sacramento Intl

Tue 25/8

2:50 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

2 stops19h 30m

Halifax Intl

Sun 6/9

3:25 p.m.-10:14 a.m.

2 stops22h 49m

C$ 482

SacramentoHalifax

SMF - YHZ

SMFYHZ

Sacramento Intl

Tue 25/8

5:15 a.m.-11:32 p.m.

2 stops14h 17m

Halifax Intl

Sun 6/9

7:00 a.m.-9:12 p.m.

2 stops18h 12m

C$ 483

SacramentoHalifax

SMF - YHZ

SMFYHZ

Sacramento Intl

Tue 23/6

12:57 p.m.-1:42 p.m.

2 stops20h 45m

Halifax Intl

Wed 8/7

2:30 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

2 stops23h 15m

C$ 492

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

1:15 p.m.-6:55 a.m.

2 stops13h 40m

Halifax Intl

Tue 16/6

6:20 a.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop9h 35m

C$ 535

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

6:00 a.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

Halifax Intl

Fri 19/6

6:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 568

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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$ 518, 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$ 564.

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$ 727 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$ 408 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 09m
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The fastest flight from California to Nova Scotia takes 8h 09m

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 April 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.

Can I find flights from California to Nova Scotia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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