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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia from C$ 244

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YHZ
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Nova Scotia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Wed 28/112:25 p.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops11h 16mWestJet
Wed 4/26:00 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops16h 54mWestJet
Deal found 14/12C$ 451
Thu 29/110:59 a.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/210:30 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12C$ 506
Wed 28/16:48 p.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops19h 26mAir Canada
Wed 4/210:30 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops13h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 14/12C$ 516
Wed 28/16:48 p.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops19h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/210:30 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12C$ 582
Thu 29/110:21 a.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops13h 20mWestJet
Thu 5/26:00 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops13h 08mWestJet
Deal found 15/12C$ 501
Thu 29/16:48 p.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops19h 26mAir Canada
Thu 5/210:30 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops13h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12C$ 520
Fri 30/110:21 a.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops13h 20mWestJet
Fri 6/26:00 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops16h 54mWestJet
Deal found 15/12C$ 520
Wed 18/26:55 p.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops19h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/210:30 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12C$ 582
Fri 30/16:48 p.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops19h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/210:30 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 583
Wed 18/26:55 p.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops18h 22mAir Canada
Fri 20/27:00 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops9h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 13/12C$ 586
Mon 27/43:15 p.m.DSM - YSJ
2 stops30h 37mAir Canada
Fri 1/54:30 p.m.YSJ - DSM
2 stops23h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 13/12C$ 1,276

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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 451

One-way from

C$ 244
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 28/1-4/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Des Moines to Nova Scotia
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 26m total
  • Des Moines to Nova Scotia
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 16 December 2025.
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Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Wed 28/1

12:25 p.m.-1:41 a.m.

2 stops11h 16m

Halifax Intl

Wed 4/2

6:00 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops16h 54m

C$ 451

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 29/1

10:21 a.m.-1:41 a.m.

2 stops13h 20m

Halifax Intl

Thu 5/2

6:00 a.m.-5:08 p.m.

2 stops13h 08m

C$ 501

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 29/1

10:59 a.m.-7:28 a.m.

2 stops18h 29m

Halifax Intl

Thu 5/2

10:30 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

C$ 506

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Wed 28/1

6:48 p.m.-4:14 p.m.

2 stops19h 26m

Halifax Intl

Wed 4/2

10:30 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

C$ 516

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Thu 29/1

6:48 p.m.-4:14 p.m.

2 stops19h 26m

Halifax Intl

Thu 5/2

10:30 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

C$ 520

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 30/1

10:21 a.m.-1:41 a.m.

2 stops13h 20m

Halifax Intl

Fri 6/2

6:00 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops16h 54m

C$ 520

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Wed 28/1

6:48 p.m.-4:14 p.m.

2 stops19h 26m

Halifax Intl

Wed 4/2

10:30 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

C$ 582

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Wed 18/2

6:55 p.m.-4:14 p.m.

2 stops19h 19m

Halifax Intl

Fri 20/2

10:30 a.m.-8:41 p.m.

2 stops12h 11m

C$ 582

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 30/1

6:48 p.m.-4:14 p.m.

2 stops19h 26m

Halifax Intl

Fri 6/2

10:30 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

C$ 583

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Wed 18/2

6:55 p.m.-3:17 p.m.

2 stops18h 22m

Halifax Intl

Fri 20/2

7:00 a.m.-2:27 p.m.

2 stops9h 27m

C$ 586

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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 11h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 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.

  • 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.

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