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

Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Nova Scotia

How long is the flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Illinois you fly out of and what airport in Nova Scotia you fly into. For example, flying from Chicago to Halifax takes 4h 54m on average. On the other hand, flying from Moline to Halifax takes 11h 29m 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.

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

Prices for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia are updated daily.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Nova Scotia.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nova Scotia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nova Scotia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

C$ 235 Cheap Flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia in 2026

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11:45 a.m. - 9:25 p.m.MDW Chicago Midway-YHZ Halifax Intl

7h 40m1 stop Toronto Island

7:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

9h 35m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Island

C$ 510Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

11:45 a.m. - 11:33 p.m.MDW Chicago Midway-YHZ Halifax Intl

9h 48m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal St Hubert

3:45 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

21h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 521Multiple Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

11:45 a.m. - 11:47 p.m.MDW Chicago Midway-YHZ Halifax Intl

10h 02m1 stop Toronto Island

6:20 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

10h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 524Porter Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

9:30 a.m. - 8:29 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 59m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Ottawa

7:15 a.m. - 1:23 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 08m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 535Air Canada

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

8:40 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

12h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:15 a.m. - 1:23 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 08m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 536Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

9:30 a.m. - 11:47 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

12h 17m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:05 a.m. - 1:23 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 18m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 538Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

8:40 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

12h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:05 a.m. - 1:23 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 18m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 543Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

3:45 p.m. - 11:47 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 02m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 545Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

8:40 a.m. - 4:07 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 27m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:25 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 547Air Canada

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

11:05 a.m. - 11:47 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

10h 42m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

7:05 a.m. - 1:23 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 18m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 550Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

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8:40 a.m. - 4:07 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 27m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:25 a.m. - 10:16 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 51m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 654Air Canada

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

6:40 a.m. - 11:18 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

14h 38m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 30m1 stop New York LaGuardia

C$ 724Delta

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

6:40 a.m. - 11:18 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

14h 38m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

1:33 p.m. - 8:49 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 16m1 stop New York LaGuardia

C$ 732Delta

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

8:05 a.m. - 11:18 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

6:30 a.m. - 4:17 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 47m2 stops New York LaGuardia Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 739Delta

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

8:40 a.m. - 4:07 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 27m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:25 a.m. - 10:16 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 51m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 743Air Canada

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

12:30 p.m. - 11:18 p.m.STL Lambert-St Louis-YHZ Halifax Intl

8h 48m1 stop New York LaGuardia

3:30 p.m. - 8:42 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

7h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 750WestJet

Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

8:40 a.m. - 4:07 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 27m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:25 a.m. - 10:16 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 51m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 750Air Canada

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

6:20 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.STL Lambert-St Louis-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 25m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Vancouver Intl

3:30 p.m. - 1:14 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

23h 44m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

C$ 751WestJet

Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

8:05 a.m. - 11:18 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York LaGuardia

1:33 p.m. - 6:03 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 30m1 stop New York LaGuardia

C$ 775Delta

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

11:30 a.m. - 11:18 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

9h 48m1 stop New York LaGuardia

1:33 p.m. - 6:03 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 30m1 stop New York LaGuardia

C$ 793Delta

Thu, 20 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

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Air Canada flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia

Our best Air Canada deals on Illinois to Nova Scotia flight tickets

Air Canada

21 Sep

ORD9:30 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 59m

2 stops

YHZ8:29 p.m.Halifax Intl

24 Sep

YHZ7:15 a.m.Halifax Intl

8h 08m

2 stops

ORD1:23 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 535

Air Canada

6 Sep

ORD8:40 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 27m

1 stop

YHZ4:07 p.m.Halifax Intl

13 Sep

YHZ6:25 a.m.Halifax Intl

5h 50m

1 stop

ORD10:15 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 547

Air Canada

19 Sep

ORD3:40 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 55m

1 stop

YHZ12:35 a.m.Halifax Intl

29 Sep

YHZ6:25 a.m.Halifax Intl

5h 50m

1 stop

ORD10:15 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 553

WestJet flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia

Our best WestJet deals on Illinois to Nova Scotia flight tickets

WestJet

24 Sep

STL6:40 a.m.Lambert-St Louis

12h 30m

1 stop

YHZ9:10 p.m.Halifax Intl

28 Sep

YHZ3:30 p.m.Halifax Intl

23h 36m

1 stop

STL1:06 p.m.Lambert-St Louis

C$ 615

WestJet

16 Sep

STL6:40 a.m.Lambert-St Louis

23h 30m

2 stops

YHZ8:10 a.m.Halifax Intl

24 Sep

YHZ3:30 p.m.Halifax Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

STL5:10 p.m.Lambert-St Louis

C$ 618

WestJet

16 Sep

STL6:40 a.m.Lambert-St Louis

23h 30m

2 stops

YHZ8:10 a.m.Halifax Intl

24 Sep

YHZ6:15 p.m.Halifax Intl

16h 45m

2 stops

STL9:00 a.m.Lambert-St Louis

C$ 620

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ChicagoHalifax

MDW Chicago Midway - YHZ Halifax Intl

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/9

11:45 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sat 19/9

7:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

2 stops9h 35m

C$ 510

ChicagoHalifax

MDW Chicago Midway - YHZ Halifax Intl

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Fri 25/9

11:45 a.m.-11:33 p.m.

2 stops9h 48m

Halifax Intl

Mon 28/9

3:45 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 521

ChicagoHalifax

MDW Chicago Midway - YHZ Halifax Intl

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Wed 16/9

11:45 a.m.-11:47 p.m.

1 stop10h 02m

Halifax Intl

Thu 17/9

6:20 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

1 stop10h 15m

C$ 524

ChicagoHalifax

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

9:30 a.m.-8:29 p.m.

2 stops8h 59m

Halifax Intl

Thu 24/9

7:15 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

2 stops8h 08m

C$ 535

ChicagoHalifax

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

8:40 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop12h 05m

Halifax Intl

Sun 4/10

7:15 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

2 stops8h 08m

C$ 536

ChicagoHalifax

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

9:30 a.m.-11:47 p.m.

1 stop12h 17m

Halifax Intl

Thu 24/9

7:05 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 18m

C$ 538

ChicagoHalifax

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

8:40 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop12h 05m

Halifax Intl

Sun 4/10

7:05 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 18m

C$ 543

ChicagoHalifax

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

3:45 p.m.-11:47 p.m.

1 stop6h 02m

Halifax Intl

Thu 24/9

8:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 544

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ChicagoHalifax

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/9

8:40 a.m.-4:07 p.m.

1 stop5h 27m

Halifax Intl

Sun 13/9

6:25 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop5h 50m

C$ 547

ChicagoHalifax

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - YHZ Halifax Intl

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

11:05 a.m.-11:47 p.m.

2 stops10h 42m

Halifax Intl

Thu 24/9

7:05 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 18m

C$ 550

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nova Scotia?

The cheapest month to fly to Nova Scotia from Illinois is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 421, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Nova Scotia in January, then you should wait until September to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 490.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Nova Scotia flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Halifax Intl for the best Illinois - Nova Scotia flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Nova Scotia flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Illinois to Nova Scotia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Nova Scotia flight.

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Fastest flight time	3h 25m
Direct flights	Sun
Airports in Nova Scotia	18 airports

The fastest flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia takes 3h 25m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Nova Scotia on Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 18 airports in Nova Scotia. From Illinois there are direct flights to Halifax Intl (YHZ).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Nova Scotia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Nova Scotia?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Nova Scotia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nova Scotia?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nova Scotia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nova Scotia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Nova Scotia?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Illinois to Nova Scotia is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets), representing 92.41% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Embraer 175 at 7.59%.

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