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

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

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

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

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

As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois.

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

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 Nova Scotia to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois 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 Illinois. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

C$ 265 Cheap Flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois in 2026

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

5h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:40 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 459Air Canada

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 10:19 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 54m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

8:45 a.m. - 4:02 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

5h 17m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 467Air Canada

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

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

5h 50m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:40 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 470Air Canada

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

5:25 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

19h 35m2 stops Ottawa Toronto Pearson Intl

3:20 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.MDW Chicago Midway-YHZ Halifax Intl

18h 15m1 stop Toronto Island

C$ 503Porter Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

2:45 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 40m1 stop Philadelphia

10:40 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

13h 25m2 stops Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Philadelphia

C$ 505American Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

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

21h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:20 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.MDW Chicago Midway-YHZ Halifax Intl

18h 15m1 stop Toronto Island

C$ 505Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 45mdirect

3:00 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

6h 55m1 stop Newark

C$ 520United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

2:50 p.m. - 11:21 p.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 31m1 stop Newark

6:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-YHZ Halifax Intl

15h 55m1 stop Newark

C$ 525United Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

3:30 p.m. - 9:44 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:35 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.STL Lambert-St Louis-YHZ Halifax Intl

25h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Calgary

C$ 543WestJet

Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

5:50 p.m. - 10:51 a.m.YHZ Halifax Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

19h 01m2 stops Vancouver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:25 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.STL Lambert-St Louis-YHZ Halifax Intl

28h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Calgary

C$ 545WestJet

Fri, 16 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

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Air Canada flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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Air Canada

19 Sep

YHZ6:25 a.m.Halifax Intl

5h 50m

1 stop

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

26 Sep

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

6h 55m

1 stop

YHZ12:35 a.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 459

Air Canada

6 Sep

YHZ6:25 a.m.Halifax Intl

5h 54m

1 stop

ORD10:19 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

8 Sep

ORD8:45 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 17m

1 stop

YHZ4:02 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 467

Air Canada

19 Sep

YHZ6:25 a.m.Halifax Intl

5h 50m

1 stop

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

26 Sep

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

6h 55m

1 stop

YHZ12:35 a.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 470

American Airlines flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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

American Airlines

15 Oct

YHZ2:45 p.m.Halifax Intl

6h 40m

1 stop

ORD7:25 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

15 Oct

ORD10:40 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 25m

2 stops

YHZ2:05 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 505

American Airlines

12 Sep

YHZ3:35 p.m.Halifax Intl

8h 25m

1 stop

ORD10:00 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

19 Sep

ORD8:14 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 26m

YHZ1:40 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 591

American Airlines

12 Sep

YHZ3:35 p.m.Halifax Intl

8h 25m

1 stop

ORD10:00 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

19 Sep

ORD8:14 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 26m

YHZ1:40 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 592

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HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Sat 19/9

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

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

3:40 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop6h 55m

C$ 459

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Sun 6/9

6:25 a.m.-10:19 a.m.

1 stop5h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

8:45 a.m.-4:02 p.m.

1 stop5h 17m

C$ 467

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Sat 19/9

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

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

3:40 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop6h 55m

C$ 470

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

YHZMDW

Halifax Intl

Sat 12/9

5:25 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops19h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 19/9

3:20 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop18h 15m

C$ 503

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Thu 15/10

2:45 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/10

10:40 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops13h 25m

C$ 505

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

YHZMDW

Halifax Intl

Sat 12/9

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

1 stop21h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sat 19/9

3:20 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop18h 15m

C$ 505

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HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Sat 19/9

5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

Nonstop3h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

3:00 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 55m

C$ 520

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Fri 25/9

2:50 p.m.-11:21 p.m.

1 stop10h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

6:00 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop15h 55m

C$ 525

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ Halifax Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Fri 16/10

3:30 p.m.-9:44 a.m.

1 stop20h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 20/10

5:35 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops25h 45m

C$ 543

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ Halifax Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Fri 16/10

5:50 p.m.-10:51 a.m.

2 stops19h 01m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 20/10

2:25 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops28h 55m

C$ 545

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Nova Scotia to Illinois. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 392. If you don’t want to visit Illinois in September, then you should wait until December to fly from Nova Scotia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 401.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Illinois from Nova Scotia. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was C$ 515. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Illinois is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 879.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the afternoon. Flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois during this time can be as low as C$ 786. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are C$ 1,725 on average. Flights to Illinois from Nova Scotia at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Nova Scotia to Illinois flight route?

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

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Nova Scotia to Illinois 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 Nova Scotia to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 58% on your flight if you consider stops on a Nova Scotia to Illinois flight.

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Best price found	C$ 265
Fastest flight time	3h 43m
Direct flights	Sun
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Nova Scotia in the past 72 hours is C$ 265. The best round-trip flight deal from Nova Scotia to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 459.

The fastest flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois takes 3h 43m

Direct flights go from Nova Scotia to Illinois on Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is United Airlines.

There are 98 airports in Illinois. From Nova Scotia there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois?
As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from Nova Scotia to Illinois?
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 Nova Scotia to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois 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 Illinois. 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 Nova Scotia to Illinois?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Nova Scotia to Illinois is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets), representing 69.23% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 7.69%, De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q at 7.69%, and Embraer 175 at 7.69%.

Best airlines flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,102 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,497 reviews		Search Air Canada flights

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