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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia from C$ 259

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YHZ
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 March 2026.

Mon 4/55:45 p.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops25h 40m
WestJet
Mon 11/53:45 p.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops20h 31m
WestJet
Deal found 20/3C$ 494
Tue 2/66:15 a.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
1 stop13h 30m
WestJet
Mon 8/63:30 p.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 17/3C$ 507
Fri 1/56:10 a.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops13h 15m
WestJet
Fri 8/53:45 p.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops20h 31m
WestJet
Deal found 17/3C$ 515
Wed 3/65:56 p.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
1 stop25h 49m
WestJet
Sat 13/63:30 p.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 16/3C$ 516
Tue 2/66:15 a.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
1 stop13h 30m
WestJet
Tue 9/61:30 p.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
WestJet
Deal found 16/3C$ 527
Wed 3/65:56 p.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
1 stop25h 49m
WestJet
Tue 9/61:30 p.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
WestJet
Deal found 16/3C$ 535
Sun 3/58:25 p.m.
DSM
-
YHZ
2 stops17h 33m
Air Canada
Sun 10/57:15 a.m.
YHZ
-
DSM
2 stops18h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3C$ 542
Sat 6/66:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YSJ
2 stops7h 50m
Air Canada
Mon 8/64:30 p.m.
YSJ
-
DSM
2 stops19h 57m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3C$ 1,211
Sat 6/66:00 a.m.
DSM
-
YSJ
3 stops15h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 8/65:35 a.m.
YSJ
-
DSM
2 stops16h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 1,606

Find 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 20 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 500

One-way from

C$ 259
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 11m total
  • Des Moines to Nova Scotia
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 38m total
  • Des Moines to Nova Scotia
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Mon 4/5

5:45 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops25h 40m

Halifax Intl

Mon 11/5

3:45 p.m.-10:16 a.m.

2 stops20h 31m

C$ 500
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Tue 2/6

6:15 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop13h 30m

Halifax Intl

Mon 8/6

3:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 507

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 1/5

6:10 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops13h 15m

Halifax Intl

Fri 8/5

3:45 p.m.-10:16 a.m.

2 stops20h 31m

C$ 515

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 24/7

5:25 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop26h 20m

Halifax Intl

Mon 27/7

8:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

2 stops14h 15m

C$ 570

Des MoinesSaint John

DSM - YSJ

DSMYSJ

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

6:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops31h 50m

Saint John

Mon 8/6

4:30 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

2 stops19h 57m

C$ 1,211

Des MoinesSaint John

DSM - YSJ

DSMYSJ

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

6:00 a.m.-11:52 p.m.

3 stops15h 52m

Saint John

Mon 8/6

5:35 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops16h 55m

C$ 1,606
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 3/5

8:25 p.m.-2:03 p.m.

2 stops15h 38m

C$ 259

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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?

    WestJet and Air Canada can get you from Des Moines to Nova Scotia in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 10m. There are 2456 km between Des Moines and Nova Scotia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

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    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.

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