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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia from C$ 309

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YHZ
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 647

One-way from

C$ 309
28/9-1/10
  • 28/9-1/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 56h 26m total
  • Des Moines to Nova Scotia
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  • American Airlines
  • 31/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 30m total
  • Des Moines to Nova Scotia
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Sun 28/95:49 p.m.DSM - YHZ
3 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/108:05 p.m.YHZ - DSM
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 647
Fri 31/1012:05 p.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/115:35 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 671
Thu 30/1011:26 a.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops19h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/111:20 p.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 797
Sat 20/94:20 p.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops21h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 27/92:15 p.m.YHZ - DSM
1 stop25h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 811

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Des Moines

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Nova Scotia

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Return

Price

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 28/9

5:49 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

3 stops27h 51m

Halifax Intl

Wed 1/10

8:05 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

3 stops28h 35m

C$ 647

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

12:05 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops20h 45m

Halifax Intl

Fri 7/11

5:35 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops11h 20m

C$ 671

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Mon 16/2

6:45 p.m.-4:14 p.m.

2 stops19h 29m

Halifax Intl

Fri 20/2

3:15 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

2 stops25h 12m

C$ 714

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 28/9

6:00 a.m.-1:49 a.m.

2 stops17h 49m

Halifax Intl

Wed 1/10

7:00 a.m.-5:24 p.m.

2 stops12h 24m

C$ 1,101

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 28/9

1:40 p.m.-1:52 p.m.

1 stop22h 12m

Halifax Intl

Wed 1/10

4:06 p.m.-1:51 p.m.

2 stops23h 45m

C$ 1,178

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 28/9

3:10 p.m.-11:13 p.m.

1 stop6h 03m

Halifax Intl

Wed 1/10

1:25 p.m.-7:14 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 1,199

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 31/10

7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

2 stops28h 00m

C$ 309

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Deals found on 15/9

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Nova Scotia. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5.7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Nova Scotia?

    United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Nova Scotia in just under 19h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2456 km between Des Moines and Nova Scotia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Nova Scotia?

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