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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Halifax from C$ 180

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YHZ
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Halifax Intl are usually found in June or August, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Halifax

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax (YHZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 May 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 352

One-way from

C$ 180

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 388

Good round-trip deal

C$ 411 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 207 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 19/6-21/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 31m total
  • Ottawa to Halifax
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Ottawa to Halifax
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Halifax
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Halifax. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 May 2025.

Thu 19/69:00 a.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Sat 21/612:35 p.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop1h 51mPorter Airlines
Deal found 22/5C$ 352
Wed 18/69:15 a.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop2h 01mAir Canada
Wed 25/67:15 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 21/5C$ 359
Fri 4/79:00 a.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/76:30 p.m.YHZ - YOW
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5C$ 426
Sun 20/79:00 a.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 40mAir Transat
Sat 26/72:10 p.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 09mAir Transat
Deal found 22/5C$ 506

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Ottawa

Fly to

Halifax

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Thu 19/6

9:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sat 21/6

12:35 p.m.-1:26 p.m.

Nonstop1h 51m

C$ 352

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Wed 18/6

7:00 a.m.-10:01 a.m.

Nonstop2h 01m

Halifax Intl

Wed 25/6

7:15 a.m.-8:28 a.m.

Nonstop2h 13m

C$ 362

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Thu 19/6

9:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Halifax Intl

Thu 26/6

6:45 a.m.-7:54 a.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 416

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sun 20/7

9:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sat 26/7

2:10 p.m.-3:19 p.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 506

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Thu 12/6

7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 180

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sat 21/6

8:40 a.m.-12:21 a.m.

2 stops14h 41m

C$ 191

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

9:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 220

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

5:55 a.m.-4:04 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

C$ 247

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Mon 21/7

5:55 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop10h 45m

C$ 351

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Halifax

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Halifax. Price data was last updated on 16 May 2025.

Booking 12 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Halifax. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax (average of C$ 183). Flying from Ottawa to Halifax in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 306). 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 YOW to YHZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Halifax. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 May 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Ottawa to Halifax in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Halifax. Price data was last updated on 18 May 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Halifax flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Halifax

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Halifax. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 May 2025.

The most flights from YOW to YHZ are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Halifax by month

Plan your trip to Halifax by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Halifax ranges from 92.0 - 141.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 141.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Halifax when rainfall is around 92.0 mm.

Temperature in Halifax by month

Plan your trip to Halifax by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Halifax, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Halifax

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Halifax. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Halifax. Reviews last updated 23 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet from Ottawa to Halifax. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
286 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
286 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
286 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Air Transat
7.8
Good
388 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
286 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,848 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
286 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,393 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
286 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Halifax. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?

    Booking a flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax Intl (YHZ) is your only option if you wish to fly from Ottawa to Halifax. On a typical day, there are 9 flights from Ottawa to Halifax Intl, all of which are around 1h 40m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Halifax flight route?

    Within the past month, 3,724 users have taken a look at flights from Ottawa to Halifax Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Halifax round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 352, Porter Airlines will fly you from Ottawa to Halifax and back. In addition to Porter Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Air Transat - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 359 and C$ 539, respectively. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Halifax for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Halifax one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 180. Users have also found prices from C$ 191 and C$ 220 on Porter Airlines and Air Transat, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Halifax?

    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 Ottawa to Halifax on time: Jazz (93%), Air Canada (88%), PAL Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Halifax?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 172. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Halifax Intl) can be booked for C$ 360 on average our data indicates C$ 377 when flying from Ottawa to Halifax.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Halifax that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Halifax flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Halifax?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Halifax?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Halifax 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 Ottawa to Halifax?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax (average of C$ 183). Flying from Ottawa to Halifax in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 306). 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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Flair AirlinesCheapestC$ 145AverageC$ 237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJetCheapestC$ 261AverageC$ 453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 298AverageC$ 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 329AverageC$ 443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 332AverageC$ 477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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