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$146+ Cheap flights from Ottawa to Halifax (YOW - YHZ)

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Mar 4 — Mar 111
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Tue 3/11
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The best prices from Ottawa to Halifax Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Halifax

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax (YHZ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$146
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$303

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Halifax
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Halifax. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:00 amYOW - YHZ
1 stop4h 40mPorter Airlines
Tue 5/66:45 amYHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 09mPorter Airlines
Deal found 2/27$241
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/172:10 pmYOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 41mAir Transat
Tue 7/154:35 pmYHZ - YOW
Nonstop1h 51mAir Transat
Deal found 2/27$353
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/176:10 pmYOW - YHZ
Nonstop2h 00mAir Canada
Tue 7/155:45 amYHZ - YOW
1 stop5h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 2/27$385
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/64:10 pmYOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/96:40 pmYHZ - YOW
1 stop4h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$519

Find flights from Ottawa to Halifax within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Halifax 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

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OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 4/15

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Halifax Intl

Tue 5/6

6:45 am-7:54 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$241

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 6/17

2:10 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Halifax Intl

Tue 7/15

4:35 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$353

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Tue 6/17

6:10 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Halifax Intl

Tue 7/15

5:45 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 39m

$385

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Mon 6/16

8:15 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$146

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ottawa to Halifax in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Halifax flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-Halifax flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-Halifax flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Halifax flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Ottawa-Halifax flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Halifax

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to Halifax including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Halifax. Price data was last updated on February 25, 2025.

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Halifax. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax (average of $375). Flying from Ottawa to Halifax in May is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 YHZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Halifax. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Ottawa to Halifax in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 65% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Halifax. Price data was last updated on February 23, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Halifax

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Halifax. 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 February 27, 2025.

The most flights from YOW to YHZ are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Halifax by month

Plan your trip to Halifax by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Halifax ranges from 3.6 - 5.6 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Halifax when rainfall is around 3.6 in.

Temperature in Halifax by month

Plan your trip to Halifax by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Halifax, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Halifax

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Halifax. 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 Halifax. Reviews last updated February 27, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Ottawa to Halifax, see what other customers have to say about Porter Airlines, Air Transat and Air Canada. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
278 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Air Transat
7.8
Good
385 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,801 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Halifax. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?

    If you wish to fly to Halifax from Ottawa, then you need to book flights from Ottawa to Halifax Intl. There are 7 flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax Intl (YHZ) per day to choose from. Flights to Halifax from Ottawa are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 41m is how long a nonstop flight from Ottawa to Halifax Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Halifax flight route?

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from Ottawa to Halifax Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Halifax round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to Halifax round-trip from $241. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Transat, from $353, and Air Canada, from $385. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Halifax?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Ottawa to Halifax consider choosing PAL Airlines (69%), Air Canada (69%) or Porter Airlines (46%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Halifax?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Halifax Intl) can be booked for $404 on average our data indicates $245 when flying from Ottawa to Halifax.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Halifax?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Halifax 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 Halifax?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax (average of $375). Flying from Ottawa to Halifax in May is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to Halifax

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Halifax. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapest$67Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Porter AirlinesCheapest$106Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$162Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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