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 San Diego to Halifax takes 8h 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from Los Angeles to Halifax takes 9h 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, Delta, 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 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.

C$ 158 Cheap Flights from California to Nova Scotia in 2026

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6:05 p.m. - 8:10 a.m.

LAX

YHZ

10h 05m

1 stop

9:50 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

YHZ

LAX

10h 10m

1 stop

C$ 358WestJet

Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

7:30 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.

LAX

YHZ

9h 50m

1 stop

7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

YHZ

LAX

11h 00m

1 stop

C$ 368WestJet

Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

7:30 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.

LAX

YHZ

9h 50m

1 stop

9:50 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.

YHZ

LAX

16h 15m

2 stops

C$ 375WestJet

Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

7:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.

SFO

YHZ

21h 50m

2 stops

3:35 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.

YHZ

SFO

10h 20m

1 stop

C$ 549Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

7:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.

SFO

YHZ

21h 50m

2 stops

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

YHZ

SFO

10h 00m

1 stop

C$ 550Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

11:35 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.

SFO

YYG

8h 24m

1 stop

5:25 a.m. - 10:44 a.m.

YYG

SFO

9h 19m

1 stop

C$ 679Air Canada

Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

4:40 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.

SFO

YQM

14h 35m

1 stop

6:35 a.m. - 11:17 a.m.

YQM

SFO

8h 42m

1 stop

C$ 706Air Canada

Sat, 19 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

9:55 p.m. - 1:43 p.m.

SAN

YHZ

11h 48m

1 stop

2:28 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.

YHZ

SAN

10h 22m

1 stop

C$ 742American Airlines

Tue, 21 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul

9:36 p.m. - 1:36 p.m.

SAN

YHZ

12h 00m

1 stop

3:19 p.m. - 8:18 a.m.

YHZ

SAN

20h 59m

2 stops

C$ 756American Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

11:59 p.m. - 7:28 p.m.

ONT

YHZ

15h 29m

2 stops

2:28 p.m. - 9:43 p.m.

YHZ

ONT

11h 15m

2 stops

C$ 850British Airways

Fri, 17 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul

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WestJet flights from California to Nova Scotia

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WestJet

10 Sep

LAX6:05 p.m.Los Angeles

10h 05m

1 stop

YHZ8:10 a.m.Halifax Intl

2 Oct

YHZ9:50 a.m.Halifax Intl

10h 10m

1 stop

LAX4:00 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 358

WestJet

29 Sep

LAX7:30 a.m.Los Angeles

9h 50m

1 stop

YHZ9:20 p.m.Halifax Intl

5 Oct

YHZ7:45 a.m.Halifax Intl

11h 00m

1 stop

LAX2:45 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 368

WestJet

10 Sep

LAX7:30 a.m.Los Angeles

9h 50m

1 stop

YHZ9:20 p.m.Halifax Intl

2 Oct

YHZ9:50 a.m.Halifax Intl

16h 15m

2 stops

LAX10:05 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 375

American Airlines flights from California to Nova Scotia

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Nova Scotia flight tickets

American Airlines

13 Jul

SFO12:48 a.m.San Francisco

8h 55m

1 stop

YHZ1:43 p.m.Halifax Intl

27 Jul

YHZ3:15 p.m.Halifax Intl

21h 38m

2 stops

SFO8:53 a.m.San Francisco

C$ 728

American Airlines

21 Jul

SAN9:55 p.m.San Diego

11h 48m

1 stop

YHZ1:43 p.m.Halifax Intl

30 Jul

YHZ2:28 p.m.Halifax Intl

10h 22m

1 stop

SAN8:50 p.m.San Diego

C$ 742

American Airlines

1 Sep

SAN9:36 p.m.San Diego

12h 00m

1 stop

YHZ1:36 p.m.Halifax Intl

15 Sep

YHZ3:19 p.m.Halifax Intl

20h 59m

2 stops

SAN8:18 a.m.San Diego

C$ 756

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

6:05 p.m.-8:10 a.m.

1 stop10h 05m

Halifax Intl

Fri 2/10

9:50 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 10m

C$ 358

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Tue 29/9

7:30 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

Halifax Intl

Mon 5/10

7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 368

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

7:30 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

Halifax Intl

Fri 2/10

9:50 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops16h 15m

C$ 375

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

7:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

Halifax Intl

Wed 14/10

3:35 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

C$ 549

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

7:30 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

Halifax Intl

Sat 19/9

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

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 550

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San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

11:35 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop8h 24m

Charlottetown

Sat 26/9

5:25 a.m.-10:44 a.m.

1 stop9h 19m

C$ 679

San FranciscoMoncton

SFO - YQM

SFOYQM

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

4:40 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop14h 35m

Moncton Intl

Wed 23/9

6:35 a.m.-11:17 a.m.

1 stop8h 42m

C$ 706

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Tue 21/7

9:55 p.m.-1:43 p.m.

1 stop11h 48m

Halifax Intl

Thu 30/7

2:28 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop10h 22m

C$ 742

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Tue 1/9

9:36 p.m.-1:36 p.m.

1 stop12h 00m

Halifax Intl

Tue 15/9

3:19 p.m.-8:18 a.m.

2 stops20h 59m

C$ 756

OntarioHalifax

ONT - YHZ

ONTYHZ

Ontario

Fri 17/7

11:59 p.m.-7:28 p.m.

2 stops15h 29m

Halifax Intl

Tue 21/7

2:28 p.m.-9:43 p.m.

2 stops11h 15m

C$ 850

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 198, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Nova Scotia in September, then you should wait until December to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 213.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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$ 1,025 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$ 525 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 29% 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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 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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