How long is the flight from Nova Scotia to Chicago?

Airlines like Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Nova Scotia to Chicago in about 7h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 01m. The distance between Nova Scotia and Chicago is about 1988 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Nova Scotia to Chicago?

Most travellers choose Halifax Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Halifax Intl - Chicago Midway or Moncton Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl when deciding on the best route from Nova Scotia to Chicago.

What are the cheapest flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Nova Scotia to Chicago? While on average our users pay C$ 1,624, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 772. The most popular route (Halifax Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around C$ 589.

What are the most reliable airlines from Nova Scotia to Chicago?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Nova Scotia to Chicago on time: American Airlines (88%), Qatar Airways (88%), Envoy Air (88%).

Can I find deals for flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Nova Scotia to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nova Scotia to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 October 2026.

Wed 25/115:10 a.m. -

1 stop7h 57m

Sat 28/117:05 a.m. -

1 stop6h 50m

Deal found 7/10C$ 566

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Deal found 9/10C$ 573

Sun 8/115:00 a.m. -

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Wed 11/117:05 a.m. -

1 stop6h 50m

Deal found 7/10C$ 580

Fri 13/115:15 a.m. -

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Mon 16/113:50 p.m. -

1 stop6h 25m

Deal found 8/10C$ 583

Thu 12/115:15 a.m. -

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Deal found 10/10C$ 599

Fri 6/115:00 a.m. -

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Mon 9/113:40 p.m. -

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Deal found 7/10C$ 627

Thu 5/115:15 a.m. -

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Thu 12/1110:15 a.m. -

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Deal found 7/10C$ 637

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1 stop13h 50m

Deal found 7/10C$ 650

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Round-trip from	C$ 566
One-way from	C$ 295
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	August
Average price	C$ 678
Good round-trip deal	C$ 945 or less

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25/11-28/11
2 total stops
14h 47m total
Nova Scotia to Chicago

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29h 13m total
Nova Scotia to Chicago

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (C$ 67 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Halifax Intl

Tue 12/1

9:30 a.m.-9:13 a.m.

2 stops25h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 325

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Halifax Intl

Sun 10/1

5:10 a.m.-11:07 a.m.

1 stop7h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 339

HalifaxChicago

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Halifax Intl

Tue 5/1

9:30 a.m.-9:13 a.m.

2 stops25h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 346

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HalifaxChicago

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Halifax Intl

Mon 16/11

5:00 a.m.-9:23 a.m.

1 stop6h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 361

HalifaxChicago

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Halifax Intl

Tue 5/1

2:10 p.m.-6:38 p.m.

1 stop6h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 363

HalifaxChicago

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Halifax Intl

Mon 11/1

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

3 stops19h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 368

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Halifax Intl

Tue 10/11

7:15 a.m.-5:43 p.m.

2 stops12h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 373

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Halifax Intl

Fri 9/4

6:20 a.m.-11:03 a.m.

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 381

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Mon 11/1

2:10 p.m.-9:32 p.m.

1 stop9h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 385

HalifaxChicago

YHZ Halifax Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Mon 4/1

2:10 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 385

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nova Scotia to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nova Scotia to Chicago (average of C$ 526). Flying from Nova Scotia to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 983). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NS to CHI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nova Scotia to Chicago?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Nova Scotia to Chicago flights typically cost between C$ 499 and C$ 678 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 566 on Air Canada (25 Nov-28 Nov).

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How long is the flight from Nova Scotia to Chicago?
Airlines like Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Nova Scotia to Chicago in about 7h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 01m. The distance between Nova Scotia and Chicago is about 1988 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Nova Scotia to Chicago?
Most travellers choose Halifax Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Halifax Intl - Chicago Midway or Moncton Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl when deciding on the best route from Nova Scotia to Chicago.
What are the most reliable airlines from Nova Scotia to Chicago?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Nova Scotia to Chicago on time: American Airlines (88%), Qatar Airways (88%), Envoy Air (88%).
What are the cheapest flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Nova Scotia to Chicago? While on average our users pay C$ 1,624, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 772. The most popular route (Halifax Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around C$ 589.
Can I find deals for flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Nova Scotia to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nova Scotia to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nova Scotia to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nova Scotia to Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nova Scotia to Chicago (average of C$ 526). Flying from Nova Scotia to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 983). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Nova Scotia to Chicago flights typically cost between C$ 499 and C$ 678 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 566 on Air Canada (25 Nov-28 Nov).

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Nova Scotia to Chicago flights typically cost between C$ 499 and C$ 678 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 566 on Air Canada (25 Nov-28 Nov).