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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia from C$ 239

YOW — YHZ
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Wed 18/118:50 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 25/116:30 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 19/10C$ 478
Wed 25/115:20 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 2/122:50 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 20/10C$ 482
Tue 17/118:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 55m
Tue 24/1112:30 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 20/10C$ 489
Thu 19/118:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 55m
Mon 23/116:30 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 17/10C$ 491
Thu 19/119:00 a.m. -
1 stop5h 55m
Sun 22/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 23m
Deal found 19/10C$ 500
Wed 9/128:50 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 01m
Wed 16/129:30 a.m. -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 19/10C$ 503
Thu 19/118:40 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 55m
Thu 26/116:40 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 19m
Deal found 20/10C$ 505
Sat 21/115:40 p.m. -
1 stop5h 46m
Fri 27/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops8h 17m
Deal found 19/10C$ 999
Sun 15/1112:05 p.m. -
2 stops11h 31m
Sun 22/116:05 a.m. -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 19/10C$ 1,072
Wed 18/112:00 p.m. -
2 stops9h 26m
Wed 25/116:05 a.m. -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 21/10C$ 1,078
Sun 27/125:40 p.m. -
1 stop5h 46m
Sun 3/15:45 a.m. -
1 stop5h 02m
Deal found 19/10C$ 1,269
Thu 26/115:40 p.m. -
1 stop5h 35m
Mon 30/116:05 a.m. -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 17/10C$ 1,318

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Round-trip from

C$ 451

One-way from

C$ 239

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 517

Good round-trip deal

C$ 428 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 285 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 11/3-22/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 47m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 25/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 42m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Wed 9/12

8:40 a.m.-11:34 a.m.

Nonstop1h 54m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 254

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 1/12

2:45 p.m.-5:39 p.m.

Nonstop1h 54m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 264

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sun 6/12

8:50 a.m.-11:58 a.m.

Nonstop2h 08m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 271

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 24/11

7:00 a.m.-12:09 p.m.

1 stop4h 09m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 282

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Fri 13/11

5:30 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 291

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sun 6/12

6:55 p.m.-11:22 a.m.

2 stops15h 27m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 313

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Mon 30/11

6:55 p.m.-11:22 a.m.

2 stops15h 27m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 313

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sun 15/11

8:50 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 316

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 17/11

12:15 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 35m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 319

OttawaHalifax

YOW Ottawa - YHZ Halifax Intl

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Mon 16/11

4:40 p.m.-7:48 p.m.

Nonstop2h 08m

Halifax Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 329

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 457). Flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 579). 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Nova Scotia flights typically cost between C$ 403 and C$ 634 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 451 on Porter Airlines (11 Mar-22 Mar).

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

Booking 75 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
467 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
583 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,446 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,794 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

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 920 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 55m. The distance from Ottawa to Nova Scotia is about 954 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$ 77. Porter Airlines flights start at C$ 189 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 192 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 Alexander B. Campbell when deciding on the best route from Ottawa to Nova Scotia.

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

    Consider Porter Airlines (72%), Air Transat (72%) or SWISS (72%) 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$ 234. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Halifax Intl) can be booked for C$ 476 on average, our data indicates C$ 437 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 457). Flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 579). 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$ 172AverageC$ 556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 203AverageC$ 397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 251AverageC$ 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 351AverageC$ 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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