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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia from C$ 167

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YHZ
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated 18 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 372

One-way from

C$ 167

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 524

Good round-trip deal

C$ 458 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 268 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 1/10-6/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 14m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
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14/9
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2025.

Tue 9/95:55 a.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop15h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/96:10 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8C$ 385
Thu 4/97:00 a.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop7h 59mPorter Airlines
Thu 11/96:45 p.m.YHZ - YOW
1 stop6h 36mPorter Airlines
Deal found 15/8C$ 387
Tue 16/95:55 a.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/96:10 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 388
Tue 16/95:55 a.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop13h 49mWestJet
Tue 23/96:30 p.m.YHZ - YOW
1 stop6h 52mWestJet
Deal found 17/8C$ 391
Fri 17/108:45 p.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 55mPorter Airlines
Mon 20/106:10 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 09mPorter Airlines
Deal found 16/8C$ 394
Fri 10/105:05 p.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop6h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/106:30 p.m.YHZ - YOW
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8C$ 395
Mon 13/108:45 p.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 55mAir Transat
Tue 21/1011:35 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 08mAir Transat
Deal found 16/8C$ 397
Thu 2/108:45 p.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 55mAir Transat
Mon 6/106:10 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 09mAir Transat
Deal found 17/8C$ 398
Thu 16/102:20 p.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop5h 24mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/106:00 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 09mPorter Airlines
Deal found 16/8C$ 399
Thu 9/1010:45 a.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop4h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/106:30 p.m.YHZ - YOW
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 401
Wed 15/108:45 a.m.YOW - YHZ
2 stops14h 39mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/106:00 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 09mPorter Airlines
Deal found 16/8C$ 402
Wed 12/117:55 a.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 59mPorter Airlines
Wed 12/111:10 p.m.YHZ - YOW
1 stop4h 41mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/8C$ 403

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa 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 18 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 9/9

5:55 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

1 stop15h 44m

Halifax Intl

Mon 15/9

6:10 a.m.-7:19 a.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 385

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Mon 15/9

2:20 p.m.-12:24 a.m.

1 stop9h 04m

Halifax Intl

Mon 22/9

4:55 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

C$ 387

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sun 14/9

2:20 p.m.-12:24 a.m.

1 stop9h 04m

Halifax Intl

Sat 20/9

6:10 a.m.-7:19 a.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 387

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Wed 10/9

2:20 p.m.-12:24 a.m.

1 stop9h 04m

Halifax Intl

Mon 15/9

6:45 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop6h 36m

C$ 387

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Thu 4/9

7:00 a.m.-3:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

Halifax Intl

Thu 11/9

6:45 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop6h 36m

C$ 387

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Wed 15/10

2:10 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

Halifax Intl

Wed 22/10

6:45 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop6h 36m

C$ 388

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 16/9

5:55 a.m.-8:44 p.m.

1 stop13h 49m

Halifax Intl

Tue 23/9

6:30 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop6h 52m

C$ 391

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 14/10

2:10 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

Halifax Intl

Mon 20/10

6:10 a.m.-7:19 a.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 391

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Thu 16/10

2:10 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

Halifax Intl

Sun 19/10

6:00 a.m.-7:09 a.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 391

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sun 12/10

2:10 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

Halifax Intl

Thu 16/10

6:30 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop6h 52m

C$ 394

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

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa 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 18 August 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Nova Scotia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

The most flights from YOW to CANS are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 18 August 2025.
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
333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
333 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Air Transat
7.7
Good
428 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,018 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,992 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
250 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
333 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa 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 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 4,366 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 3h 49m. The distance from Ottawa to Nova Scotia is about 763 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

    Consider PAL Airlines (91%), Air Canada (89%) or Jazz (86%) 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$ 236. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Halifax Intl) can be booked for C$ 333 on average our data indicates C$ 703 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 183). Flying from Ottawa 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 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa 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 18 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapestC$ 160AverageC$ 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 298AverageC$ 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 311AverageC$ 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 340AverageC$ 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 354AverageC$ 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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