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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia from C$ 214

YOW — YHZ
27 Sep — 4 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Thu 17/98:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 33m
Sun 20/97:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 25/8C$ 395
Sat 24/108:45 a.m. -
2 stops13h 48m
Sat 31/109:30 a.m. -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 25/8C$ 397
Wed 28/109:00 a.m. -
1 stop5h 55m
Thu 5/111:45 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 23m
Deal found 26/8C$ 398
Thu 15/108:50 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 59m
Sun 18/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 25/8C$ 399
Thu 17/97:30 p.m. -
1 stop4h 05m
Sun 20/95:15 a.m. -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 25/8C$ 401
Thu 26/118:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 42m
Wed 2/129:30 a.m. -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 27/8C$ 402
Thu 17/98:55 a.m. -
2 stops8h 33m
Wed 23/96:55 a.m. -
2 stops11h 45m
Deal found 26/8C$ 404
Fri 25/99:05 a.m. -
1 stop5h 57m
Sat 26/97:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 28/8C$ 406
Wed 25/1112:45 p.m. -
1 stop5h 05m
Wed 2/122:40 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 21m
Deal found 27/8C$ 408
Fri 25/92:00 p.m. -
1 stop5h 54m
Thu 8/106:55 a.m. -
2 stops11h 45m
Deal found 27/8C$ 409
Fri 18/910:40 a.m. -
2 stops6h 48m
Tue 22/97:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 26/8C$ 411
Thu 26/113:45 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 54m
Fri 27/117:10 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 26/8C$ 411

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Round-trip from

C$ 395

One-way from

C$ 214

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 569

Good round-trip deal

C$ 445 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 272 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 17/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 23m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 12/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 56m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Thu 24/9

8:45 a.m.-11:33 p.m.

2 stops13h 48m

Halifax Intl

Thu 1/10

6:55 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 45m

C$ 417

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Fri 9/10

8:45 a.m.-11:33 p.m.

2 stops13h 48m

Halifax Intl

Tue 13/10

6:55 a.m.-3:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 17m

C$ 417

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Fri 25/9

8:45 a.m.-11:33 p.m.

2 stops13h 48m

Halifax Intl

Mon 28/9

6:55 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 45m

C$ 417

OttawaMoncton

YOW Ottawa - YQM Moncton Intl

YOWYQM

Ottawa

Fri 23/10

4:00 p.m.-6:38 p.m.

Nonstop1h 38m

Moncton Intl

Mon 26/10

11:35 a.m.-4:32 p.m.

2 stops5h 57m

C$ 419

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sat 19/9

8:45 a.m.-11:33 p.m.

2 stops13h 48m

Halifax Intl

Sun 20/9

6:55 a.m.-5:58 p.m.

2 stops12h 03m

C$ 420

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 22/9

8:55 a.m.-6:28 p.m.

2 stops8h 33m

Halifax Intl

Thu 24/9

6:55 a.m.-3:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 17m

C$ 420

OttawaMoncton

YOW Ottawa - YQM Moncton Intl

YOWYQM

Ottawa

Fri 2/10

4:00 p.m.-6:38 p.m.

Nonstop1h 38m

Moncton Intl

Mon 5/10

6:35 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop4h 58m

C$ 423

OttawaMoncton

YOW Ottawa - YQM Moncton Intl

YOWYQM

Ottawa

Thu 26/11

5:45 a.m.-10:42 a.m.

1 stop3h 57m

Moncton Intl

Fri 27/11

5:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop7h 20m

C$ 426

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Fri 16/10

2:00 p.m.-11:33 p.m.

2 stops8h 33m

Halifax Intl

Wed 21/10

11:05 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

C$ 429

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Fri 23/10

10:40 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

2 stops6h 58m

Halifax Intl

Sat 24/10

6:55 a.m.-12:52 p.m.

2 stops6h 57m

C$ 429

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 390). Flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 571). 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 NS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to Nova Scotia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

The most flights from YOW to CANS are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Nova Scotia flights typically cost between C$ 451 and C$ 628 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 395 on Porter Airlines (17 Sep-20 Sep).

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

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Nova Scotia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andWestJet from Ottawa to Nova Scotia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
575 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,440 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,547 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia, you will be flying from Ottawa. Ottawa (YOW) is just 10.6 km from the centre of the city.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Nova Scotia flight route?

    This flight path from Ottawa to Nova Scotia was viewed by 1,163 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    Departing from Ottawa to Nova Scotia will take you 1h 54m. The distance from Ottawa to Nova Scotia is about 856 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Transat, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 76. Porter Airlines flights start at C$ 186 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 190 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    Most travellers choose Ottawa - Halifax Intl, Ottawa - Moncton Intl or Ottawa - Charlottetown when deciding on the best route from Ottawa to Nova Scotia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    Consider SWISS (81%), PAL Airlines (70%) or Air Canada (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 223. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Halifax Intl) can be booked for C$ 326 on average, our data indicates C$ 412 when flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 390). Flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 571). 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 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TransatCheapestC$ 170AverageC$ 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 200AverageC$ 390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 252AverageC$ 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 326AverageC$ 507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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