Cheap flights from Halifax to the United States from C$ 251
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YHZ — LAX
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Cheapest flights from Halifax to USAExplore the most affordable flight options available from Halifax to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 October 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Halifax to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 October 2026.
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Deal found 5/10C$ 470
Best flights from Halifax to USADiscover carefully curated flight deals from Halifax to USA that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Halifax to USA that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
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Direct flights from Halifax to USAExplore direct flight options from Halifax to USA based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Explore direct flight options from Halifax to USA based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
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Last-minute flights from Halifax to USADiscover last-minute flight deals from Halifax to USA. Data last updated 9 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 5/10C$ 470
One-way flights from Halifax to USASearch for one-way flight options from Halifax to USA. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Halifax to USA. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
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Depart
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HalifaxNashville
YHZ Halifax Intl - BNA Nashville Intl
YHZBNA
Halifax Intl
Wed 18/11
3:10 p.m.-7:38 p.m.
1 stop6h 28m
Nashville Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 275
HalifaxNashville
YHZ Halifax Intl - BNA Nashville Intl
YHZBNA
Halifax Intl
Fri 4/12
2:10 p.m.-9:59 p.m.
1 stop9h 49m
Nashville Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 289
HalifaxNashville
YHZ Halifax Intl - BNA Nashville Intl
YHZBNA
Halifax Intl
Sun 22/11
2:10 p.m.-9:59 p.m.
1 stop9h 49m
Nashville Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 289
HalifaxOrlando
YHZ Halifax Intl - MCO Orlando
YHZMCO
Halifax Intl
Thu 21/1
6:30 a.m.-12:37 p.m.
1 stop7h 07m
Orlando
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 292
HalifaxOrlando
YHZ Halifax Intl - MCO Orlando
YHZMCO
Halifax Intl
Mon 18/1
12:25 p.m.-3:42 p.m.
Nonstop4h 17m
Orlando
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 293
HalifaxNew York
YHZ Halifax Intl - LGA New York LaGuardia
YHZLGA
Halifax Intl
Thu 19/11
11:25 a.m.-4:51 p.m.
1 stop6h 26m
New York LaGuardia
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 298
HalifaxNashville
YHZ Halifax Intl - BNA Nashville Intl
YHZBNA
Halifax Intl
Sun 22/11
6:20 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
2 stops10h 10m
Nashville Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 305
HalifaxFort Lauderdale
YHZ Halifax Intl - FLL Fort Lauderdale
YHZFLL
Halifax Intl
Tue 15/12
6:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
1 stop7h 50m
Fort Lauderdale
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 311
HalifaxNashville
YHZ Halifax Intl - BNA Nashville Intl
YHZBNA
Halifax Intl
Fri 4/12
5:00 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
2 stops9h 35m
Nashville Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 319
HalifaxNashville
YHZ Halifax Intl - BNA Nashville Intl
YHZBNA
Halifax Intl
Tue 29/12
6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
2 stops10h 00m
Nashville Intl
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 319
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Halifax to USA?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Halifax to USA (average of C$ 516). Flying from Halifax to USA in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 640). 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 YHZ to US?
Find hourly flight availability from Halifax to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Halifax to USA as you normally would.
How often are flights from Halifax to the United States delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Halifax and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Halifax to the United States flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Halifax to the United States flights?
Over the past year, Porter Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Halifax to USA?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Halifax to USA, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Reviews of airlines servicing USA
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 9 October 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andUnited Airlines from Halifax to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentD,Sep 2026
YHM - YVR
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentD,Sep 2026
YHM - YVR
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentD,Sep 2026
YHM - YVR
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentD,Sep 2026
YHM - YVR
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentD,Sep 2026
YHM - YVR
Entertainment
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentD,Sep 2026
YHM - YVR
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