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

United Airlines and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport 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 Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Nova Scotia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nova Scotia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

C$ 421 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia in 2026/27

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6:45 p.m. - 1:24 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YHZ Halifax Intl

16h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

2:10 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 45m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 782United Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

6:45 p.m. - 1:24 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YHZ Halifax Intl

16h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

2:10 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 45m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 861United Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

1:02 p.m. - 11:24 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YSJ Saint John

8h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

11:05 a.m. - 10:44 a.m.YSJ Saint John-DSM Des Moines

25h 39m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,255Air Canada

Wed, 6 Jan - Fri, 8 Jan

9:37 a.m. - 11:24 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YSJ Saint John

11h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

11:05 a.m. - 9:41 p.m.YSJ Saint John-DSM Des Moines

12h 36m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,405United Airlines

Wed, 6 Jan - Fri, 8 Jan

9:37 a.m. - 11:24 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YSJ Saint John

11h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

11:05 a.m. - 9:41 p.m.YSJ Saint John-DSM Des Moines

12h 36m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,436United Airlines

Wed, 6 Jan - Fri, 8 Jan

1:02 p.m. - 11:24 p.m.DSM Des Moines-YSJ Saint John

8h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

11:05 a.m. - 11:16 p.m.YSJ Saint John-DSM Des Moines

14h 11m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,465Air Canada

Wed, 6 Jan - Fri, 8 Jan

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Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

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Air Canada

28 Sep

DSM6:55 p.m.Des Moines

19h 07m

2 stops

YHZ4:02 p.m.Halifax Intl

30 Sep

YHZ5:15 a.m.Halifax Intl

11h 00m

2 stops

DSM2:15 p.m.Des Moines

C$ 841

Air Canada

6 Jan

DSM1:02 p.m.Des Moines

8h 22m

2 stops

YSJ11:24 p.m.Saint John

8 Jan

YSJ11:05 a.m.Saint John

25h 39m

2 stops

DSM10:44 a.m.Des Moines

C$ 1,255

Air Canada

6 Jan

DSM1:02 p.m.Des Moines

8h 22m

2 stops

YSJ11:24 p.m.Saint John

8 Jan

YSJ11:05 a.m.Saint John

14h 11m

2 stops

DSM11:16 p.m.Des Moines

C$ 1,465

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Nova Scotia flight tickets

United Airlines

17 Nov

DSM6:45 p.m.Des Moines

16h 39m

2 stops

YHZ1:24 p.m.Halifax Intl

20 Nov

YHZ2:10 p.m.Halifax Intl

9h 45m

2 stops

DSM9:55 p.m.Des Moines

C$ 782

United Airlines

17 Nov

DSM6:45 p.m.Des Moines

16h 39m

2 stops

YHZ1:24 p.m.Halifax Intl

20 Nov

YHZ2:10 p.m.Halifax Intl

9h 45m

2 stops

DSM9:55 p.m.Des Moines

C$ 861

United Airlines

6 Jan

DSM9:37 a.m.Des Moines

11h 47m

2 stops

YSJ11:24 p.m.Saint John

8 Jan

YSJ11:05 a.m.Saint John

12h 36m

2 stops

DSM9:41 p.m.Des Moines

C$ 1,405

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM Des Moines - YHZ Halifax Intl

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Tue 17/11

6:45 p.m.-1:24 p.m.

2 stops16h 39m

Halifax Intl

Fri 20/11

2:10 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 45m

C$ 782

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM Des Moines - YHZ Halifax Intl

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Tue 17/11

6:45 p.m.-1:24 p.m.

2 stops16h 39m

Halifax Intl

Fri 20/11

2:10 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops9h 45m

C$ 861

Des MoinesSaint John

DSM Des Moines - YSJ Saint John

DSMYSJ

Des Moines

Wed 6/1

1:02 p.m.-11:24 p.m.

2 stops8h 22m

Saint John

Fri 8/1

11:05 a.m.-10:44 a.m.

2 stops25h 39m

C$ 1,255

Des MoinesSaint John

DSM Des Moines - YSJ Saint John

DSMYSJ

Des Moines

Wed 6/1

9:37 a.m.-11:24 p.m.

2 stops11h 47m

Saint John

Fri 8/1

11:05 a.m.-9:41 p.m.

2 stops12h 36m

C$ 1,405

Des MoinesSaint John

DSM Des Moines - YSJ Saint John

DSMYSJ

Des Moines

Wed 6/1

9:37 a.m.-11:24 p.m.

2 stops11h 47m

Saint John

Fri 8/1

11:05 a.m.-9:41 p.m.

2 stops12h 36m

C$ 1,436

Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSaint John

DSM Des Moines - YSJ Saint John

DSMYSJ

Des Moines

Wed 6/1

1:02 p.m.-11:24 p.m.

2 stops8h 22m

Saint John

Fri 8/1

11:05 a.m.-11:16 p.m.

2 stops14h 11m

C$ 1,465

Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM Des Moines - YHZ Halifax Intl

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 15/10

11:27 a.m.-12:49 a.m.

2 stops11h 22m

C$ 421

Quickest one-way

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM Des Moines - YHZ Halifax Intl

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 15/10

6:05 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 539

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM Des Moines - YHZ Halifax Intl

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 15/10

5:42 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

3 stops25h 43m

C$ 630

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Best price found	C$ 421
Fastest flight time	5h 47m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Nova Scotia from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is C$ 421. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Nova Scotia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 782.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Nova Scotia takes 5h 47m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport 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 Des Moines Airport to Nova Scotia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nova Scotia?
The required travel and health documents for your Nova Scotia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nova Scotia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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