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Cheap flights from California to Nova Scotia from C$ 187

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YHZ
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 404

One-way from

C$ 187

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 563
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 29/7-7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 01m total
  • California to Nova Scotia
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 26m total
  • California to Nova Scotia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from California to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Tue 29/79:10 p.m.LAX - YHZ
1 stop17h 31mWestJet
Thu 7/88:15 p.m.YHZ - LAX
1 stop19h 30mWestJet
Deal found 27/4C$ 404
Mon 26/52:45 p.m.SFO - YHZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/66:30 a.m.YHZ - SFO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 439
Sun 24/87:30 a.m.SFO - YHZ
1 stop10h 15mWestJet
Mon 1/97:00 a.m.YHZ - SFO
1 stop11h 51mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 440
Thu 12/610:55 p.m.LAS - YHZ
2 stops13h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/61:30 p.m.YHZ - LAS
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 455
Tue 7/109:55 a.m.LAS - YHZ
1 stop10h 29mPorter Airlines
Wed 15/106:45 a.m.YHZ - LAS
1 stop8h 30mPorter Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 460
Thu 3/75:38 p.m.LAX - YYG
2 stops17h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 18/74:20 p.m.YYG - LAX
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 461
Sat 26/710:30 p.m.LAX - YHZ
1 stop8h 04mAir Canada
Wed 6/85:45 a.m.YHZ - LAX
1 stop9h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 473
Fri 25/79:10 p.m.LAX - YHZ
1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/86:30 a.m.YHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 475
Wed 28/512:05 p.m.LAX - YYG
1 stop7h 57mAir Canada
Wed 4/64:25 p.m.YYG - LAX
1 stop9h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 486
Fri 30/512:55 p.m.SAN - YHZ
1 stop8h 54mAir Canada
Sat 7/65:20 a.m.YHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 515
Wed 11/61:08 a.m.LAX - YHZ
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 15/62:15 p.m.YHZ - LAX
1 stop22h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 523
Wed 13/81:25 p.m.LAS - YHZ
2 stops12h 36mWestJet
Sun 17/88:15 p.m.YHZ - LAS
1 stop20h 18mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 530

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Nova Scotia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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California

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Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Tue 29/7

9:10 p.m.-6:41 p.m.

1 stop17h 31m

Halifax Intl

Thu 7/8

8:15 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop19h 30m

C$ 404

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Mon 26/5

2:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops12h 30m

Halifax Intl

Mon 2/6

6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 439

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

7:30 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 15m

Halifax Intl

Mon 1/9

7:00 a.m.-2:51 p.m.

1 stop11h 51m

C$ 440

Las VegasHalifax

LAS - YHZ

LASYHZ

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/6

10:55 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

2 stops13h 56m

Halifax Intl

Thu 19/6

1:30 p.m.-6:42 p.m.

1 stop9h 12m

C$ 455

Las VegasHalifax

LAS - YHZ

LASYHZ

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/10

9:55 a.m.-12:24 a.m.

1 stop10h 29m

Halifax Intl

Wed 15/10

6:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 460

Los AngelesCharlottetown

LAX - YYG

LAXYYG

Los Angeles

Thu 3/7

5:38 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

2 stops17h 52m

Charlottetown

Fri 18/7

4:20 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 461

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Sat 26/7

10:30 p.m.-10:34 a.m.

1 stop8h 04m

Halifax Intl

Wed 6/8

5:45 a.m.-11:02 a.m.

1 stop9h 17m

C$ 473

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Fri 25/7

9:10 p.m.-6:41 p.m.

1 stop17h 31m

Halifax Intl

Wed 6/8

6:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 30m

C$ 475

Los AngelesCharlottetown

LAX - YYG

LAXYYG

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

12:05 p.m.-12:02 a.m.

1 stop7h 57m

Charlottetown

Wed 4/6

4:25 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

C$ 486

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 30/5

12:55 p.m.-1:49 a.m.

1 stop8h 54m

Halifax Intl

Sat 7/6

5:20 a.m.-11:53 a.m.

1 stop10h 33m

C$ 515

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nova Scotia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nova Scotia from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Nova Scotia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 183). Flying from California to Nova Scotia 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 CA to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Nova Scotia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

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

Rainfall in Nova Scotia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia when rainfall is around 92.0 mm.

Temperature in Nova Scotia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nova Scotia, 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 Nova Scotia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nova Scotia. 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 Nova Scotia. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Nova Scotia, see what other customers have to say about Porter Airlines, Delta and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

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
285 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

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 California to Nova Scotia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Nova Scotia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 187. Users have also found prices from C$ 203 and C$ 224 on Air Canada and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Nova Scotia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Nova Scotia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Nova Scotia 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 California to Nova Scotia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 183). Flying from California to Nova Scotia 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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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Nova Scotia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 201AverageC$ 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 442AverageC$ 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 509AverageC$ 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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