Which airlines fly to Illinois?

Air Canada, United Airlines and Porter Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Nova Scotia according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

United Airlines, American 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 May 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.

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2:55 p.m. - 10:24 p.m.

YHZ

STL

9h 29m

1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.

STL

YHZ

6h 10m

1 stop

C$ 421American Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

6:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

YHZ

STL

7h 10m

1 stop

6:00 a.m. - 11:23 p.m.

STL

YHZ

15h 23m

2 stops

C$ 439Delta

Mon, 29 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul

6:00 a.m. - 12:21 p.m.

YHZ

STL

8h 21m

1 stop

2:40 p.m. - 12:34 a.m.

STL

YHZ

7h 54m

1 stop

C$ 452Air Canada

Mon, 29 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul

4:10 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

YHZ

STL

5h 50m

1 stop

8:55 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.

STL

YHZ

13h 00m

2 stops

C$ 470Air Canada

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

2:50 p.m. - 3:43 p.m.

YHZ

STL

26h 53m

1 stop

6:45 a.m. - 7:25 p.m.

STL

YHZ

10h 40m

2 stops

C$ 500WestJet

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

6:15 p.m. - 11:56 p.m.

YHZ

STL

31h 41m

2 stops

6:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.

STL

YHZ

13h 15m

1 stop

C$ 505WestJet

Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

8:00 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.

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ORD

8h 35m

1 stop

3:20 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.

ORD

YHZ

6h 24m

2 stops

C$ 509Porter Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

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

YHZ

ORD

9h 35m

2 stops

7:00 a.m. - 4:29 p.m.

ORD

YHZ

7h 29m

2 stops

C$ 539Porter Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 3:39 p.m.

YHZ

PIA

10h 39m

2 stops

8:20 a.m. - 3:58 p.m.

PIA

YHZ

5h 38m

1 stop

C$ 799United Airlines

Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun

2:50 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.

YHZ

PIA

10h 30m

2 stops

6:30 a.m. - 3:58 p.m.

PIA

YHZ

7h 28m

1 stop

C$ 800United Airlines

Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun

Delta flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois

Our best Delta deals on Nova Scotia to Illinois flight tickets

Delta

29 Jun

YHZ6:30 a.m.Halifax Intl

7h 10m

1 stop

STL11:40 a.m.Lambert-St Louis

7 Jul

STL6:00 a.m.Lambert-St Louis

15h 23m

2 stops

YHZ11:23 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 439

Delta

11 Jun

YHZ6:30 a.m.Halifax Intl

9h 46m

2 stops

ORD2:16 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

17 Jun

ORD8:36 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 56m

2 stops

YHZ11:32 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 554

Delta

20 Jun

YHZ6:30 a.m.Halifax Intl

8h 47m

1 stop

ORD1:17 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Jun

ORD8:36 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 31m

2 stops

YHZ11:07 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 575

American Airlines flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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

American Airlines

21 Sep

YHZ2:55 p.m.Halifax Intl

9h 29m

1 stop

STL10:24 p.m.Lambert-St Louis

30 Sep

STL6:00 a.m.Lambert-St Louis

6h 10m

1 stop

YHZ2:10 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 421

American Airlines

21 Sep

YHZ2:55 p.m.Halifax Intl

19h 44m

1 stop

STL8:39 a.m.Lambert-St Louis

30 Sep

STL3:29 p.m.Lambert-St Louis

20h 41m

1 stop

YHZ2:10 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 441

American Airlines

2 Jun

YHZ2:27 p.m.Halifax Intl

17h 06m

2 stops

ORD5:33 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

4 Jun

ORD11:00 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 42m

2 stops

YHZ1:42 p.m.Halifax Intl

C$ 676

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HalifaxSt. Louis

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Mon 21/9

2:55 p.m.-10:24 p.m.

1 stop9h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 30/9

6:00 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 10m

C$ 421

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ - STL

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Mon 29/6

6:30 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop7h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/7

6:00 a.m.-11:23 p.m.

2 stops15h 23m

C$ 439

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ - STL

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Mon 29/6

6:00 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

1 stop8h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/7

2:40 p.m.-12:34 a.m.

1 stop7h 54m

C$ 452

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ - STL

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Mon 21/9

4:10 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 30/9

8:55 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops13h 00m

C$ 470

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ - STL

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Mon 21/9

2:50 p.m.-3:43 p.m.

1 stop26h 53m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 30/9

6:45 a.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops10h 40m

C$ 500

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ - STL

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Thu 11/6

6:15 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

2 stops31h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 18/6

6:30 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop13h 15m

C$ 505

Quickest round-trip

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/10

8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

3:20 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

2 stops6h 24m

C$ 509

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Thu 22/10

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

2 stops9h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

7:00 a.m.-4:29 p.m.

2 stops7h 29m

C$ 539

HalifaxPeoria

YHZ - PIA

YHZPIA

Halifax Intl

Tue 2/6

7:00 a.m.-3:39 p.m.

2 stops10h 39m

Greater Peoria

Sat 6/6

8:20 a.m.-3:58 p.m.

1 stop5h 38m

C$ 799

HalifaxPeoria

YHZ - PIA

YHZPIA

Halifax Intl

Tue 2/6

2:50 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

2 stops10h 30m

Greater Peoria

Sat 6/6

6:30 a.m.-3:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 28m

C$ 800

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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$ 87. 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$ 199.

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

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Illinois from Nova Scotia. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was C$ 550. 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 Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 896.

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$ 758. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are C$ 1,710 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

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

You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a Nova Scotia to Illinois flight.

Cheap Nova Scotia to Illinois flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois

Best price found	C$ 261
Fastest flight time	3h 53m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Nova Scotia in the past 72 hours is C$ 261. The best round-trip flight deal from Nova Scotia to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 493.

The fastest flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois takes 3h 53m

Direct flights go from Nova Scotia to Illinois every day.

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 May 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 80.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Embraer 175 at 20.00%.

Best airlines flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,727 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 284	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,046 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 465	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 439 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights

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