How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Washington, D.C. you fly out of and what airport in Nova Scotia you fly into. For example, flying from Washington, D.C. to Halifax takes 3h 43m on average. On the other hand, flying from Baltimore to Halifax takes 10h 37m 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 Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia?

Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia on average per week?

As of June 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sat, with 67% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia?

As of June 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Nova Scotia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 266 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia in 2026

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

IAD

YHZ

9h 00m

1 stop

8:15 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.

YHZ

IAD

15h 30m

1 stop

C$ 566Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct

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

IAD

YHZ

9h 00m

1 stop

8:15 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.

YHZ

IAD

15h 30m

1 stop

C$ 568Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

3:55 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.

IAD

YHZ

6h 49m

2 stops

8:00 a.m. - 3:11 p.m.

YHZ

IAD

8h 11m

1 stop

C$ 571Porter Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul

3:50 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.

IAD

YHZ

21h 20m

1 stop

8:15 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.

YHZ

IAD

15h 30m

1 stop

C$ 579Multiple Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.

DCA

YHZ

4h 35m

1 stop

7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

YHZ

DCA

5h 45m

1 stop

C$ 582Air Canada

Sun, 28 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul

3:55 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.

IAD

YHZ

6h 49m

2 stops

8:00 a.m. - 3:11 p.m.

YHZ

IAD

8h 11m

1 stop

C$ 583Porter Airlines

Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul

6:55 p.m. - 1:54 a.m.

DCA

YHZ

5h 59m

1 stop

7:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

YHZ

DCA

5h 45m

1 stop

C$ 585Air Canada

Fri, 3 Jul - Tue, 7 Jul

11:49 a.m. - 3:18 p.m.

DCA

YHZ

2h 29mdirect

4:06 p.m. - 5:43 p.m.

YHZ

DCA

2h 37mdirect

C$ 663American Airlines

Mon, 17 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

6:00 a.m. - 10:44 p.m.

DCA

YQM

15h 44m

2 stops

6:35 a.m. - 10:18 a.m.

YQM

DCA

4h 43m

1 stop

C$ 1,133United Airlines

Mon, 29 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul

6:15 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

BWI

YYG

8h 25m

2 stops

4:30 p.m. - 12:28 a.m.

YYG

BWI

8h 58m

2 stops

C$ 1,259United Airlines

Fri, 3 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul

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United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia flight tickets

United Airlines

25 Jun

IAD5:42 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 13m

1 stop

YHZ11:55 p.m.Halifax Intl

29 Jun

YHZ2:50 p.m.Halifax Intl

7h 10m

1 stop

IAD9:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 698

United Airlines

22 Jun

IAD6:33 a.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 30m

1 stop

YHZ2:03 p.m.Halifax Intl

27 Jun

YHZ12:40 p.m.Halifax Intl

2h 41m

IAD2:21 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 701

United Airlines

31 Jul

DCA4:25 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 30m

1 stop

YHZ11:55 p.m.Halifax Intl

7 Aug

YHZ5:15 a.m.Halifax Intl

8h 49m

2 stops

DCA1:04 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

C$ 716

Air Canada flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia

Our best Air Canada deals on Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia flight tickets

Air Canada

28 Jun

DCA6:00 a.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 35m

1 stop

YHZ11:35 a.m.Halifax Intl

2 Jul

YHZ7:15 a.m.Halifax Intl

5h 45m

1 stop

DCA12:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

C$ 582

Air Canada

3 Jul

DCA6:55 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 59m

1 stop

YHZ1:54 a.m.Halifax Intl

7 Jul

YHZ7:15 a.m.Halifax Intl

5h 45m

1 stop

DCA12:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

C$ 585

Air Canada

13 Sep

DCA12:40 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 49m

1 stop

YHZ8:29 p.m.Halifax Intl

27 Sep

YHZ7:15 a.m.Halifax Intl

5h 45m

1 stop

DCA12:00 p.m.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

C$ 593

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Washington, D.C.Halifax

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/10

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

1 stop9h 00m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/10

8:15 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop15h 30m

C$ 566

Washington, D.C.Halifax

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/9

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

1 stop9h 00m

Halifax Intl

Wed 30/9

8:15 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop15h 30m

C$ 568

Washington, D.C.Halifax

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/7

3:55 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

2 stops6h 49m

Halifax Intl

Fri 10/7

8:00 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

1 stop8h 11m

C$ 571

Washington, D.C.Halifax

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/9

3:50 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop21h 20m

Halifax Intl

Wed 9/9

8:15 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop15h 30m

C$ 579

Washington, D.C.Halifax

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 28/6

6:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop4h 35m

Halifax Intl

Thu 2/7

7:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 582

Washington, D.C.Halifax

IAD - YHZ

IADYHZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/7

3:55 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

2 stops6h 49m

Halifax Intl

Wed 15/7

8:00 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

1 stop8h 11m

C$ 583

Washington, D.C.Halifax

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/7

6:55 p.m.-1:54 a.m.

1 stop5h 59m

Halifax Intl

Tue 7/7

7:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 585

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Washington, D.C.Halifax

DCA - YHZ

DCAYHZ

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 17/8

11:49 a.m.-3:18 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

Halifax Intl

Fri 21/8

4:06 p.m.-5:43 p.m.

Nonstop2h 37m

C$ 663

Washington, D.C.Moncton

DCA - YQM

DCAYQM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 29/6

6:00 a.m.-10:44 p.m.

2 stops15h 44m

Moncton Intl

Sat 4/7

6:35 a.m.-10:18 a.m.

1 stop4h 43m

C$ 1,133

BaltimoreCharlottetown

BWI - YYG

BWIYYG

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/7

6:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops8h 25m

Charlottetown

Wed 8/7

4:30 p.m.-12:28 a.m.

2 stops8h 58m

C$ 1,259

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nova Scotia?

The cheapest month to fly to Nova Scotia from Washington, D.C. is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 80, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Nova Scotia in November, then you should wait until October to fly from Washington, D.C., when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 133.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia flights?

You could potentially save up to 59% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia flight.

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Fastest flight time	2h 26m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Nova Scotia	18 airports

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia takes 2h 26m

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia every day.

There are 18 airports in Nova Scotia. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Halifax Intl (YHZ).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia?
As of June 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nova Scotia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Nova Scotia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia is Embraer 175, representing 62.20% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) at 35.37%, Airbus A319 at 1.22%, and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 at 1.22%.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia?

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Washington, D.C. to Nova Scotia flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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