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$151+ Cheap flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YHZ — ORD
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Nova Scotia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nova Scotia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$365

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Halifax Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Nova Scotia to Illinois
One-way flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois.

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Cheapest flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nova Scotia to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 5/75:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 07mAir Canada
Tue 5/138:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 4/21$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/183:25 pmYHZ - ORD
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/198:09 amORD - YHZ
Nonstop3h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$275
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:15 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops9h 39mPorter Airlines
Tue 5/139:40 amMDW - YHZ
2 stops11h 34mPorter Airlines
Deal found 4/21$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:20 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1312:45 pmORD - YHZ
2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$317
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 6/127:00 amYHZ - STL
1 stop7h 36mAir Canada
Sat 6/217:30 amSTL - YHZ
1 stop11h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 4/21$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/176:40 amYHZ - STL
2 stops8h 46mDelta
Tue 6/2410:48 amSTL - YHZ
2 stops10h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/21$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/172:50 pmYHZ - STL
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/245:00 amSTL - YHZ
2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:00 pmYHZ - MDW
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/135:20 pmMDW - YHZ
1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$370
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:00 pmYHZ - ORD
2 stops23h 06mWestJet
Tue 5/207:30 amORD - YHZ
2 stops13h 20mWestJet
Deal found 4/21$379
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 8/266:35 amYQM - ORD
1 stop5h 17mAir Canada
Sat 8/3010:00 amORD - YQM
1 stop5h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$384
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:35 amYQM - ORD
1 stop5h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1010:00 amORD - YQM
1 stop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$409
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/511:35 amYSJ - ORD
2 stops9h 18mAir Canada
Thu 6/1210:00 amORD - YSJ
1 stop6h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$409

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nova Scotia to Illinois that are best for you.

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Nova Scotia

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Wed 5/7

5:45 am-9:52 am

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

8:40 am-3:46 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$257

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Fri 7/18

3:25 pm-12:59 am

2 stops11h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/19

8:09 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$275

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - MDW

YHZMDW

Halifax Intl

Wed 5/7

9:15 am-4:54 pm

2 stops9h 39m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

9:40 am-11:14 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$290

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Wed 5/7

5:20 am-10:01 am

1 stop6h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

12:45 pm-1:49 am

2 stops11h 04m

$317

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ - STL

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Thu 6/12

7:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/21

7:30 am-9:19 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$318

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ - STL

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Tue 6/17

6:40 am-1:26 pm

2 stops8h 46m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/24

10:48 am-11:27 pm

2 stops10h 39m

$326

HalifaxSt. Louis

YHZ - STL

YHZSTL

Halifax Intl

Tue 6/17

2:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/24

5:00 am-7:39 pm

2 stops12h 39m

$332

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - MDW

YHZMDW

Halifax Intl

Wed 5/7

11:00 pm-8:45 am

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

5:20 pm-10:08 am

1 stop14h 48m

$370

HalifaxChicago

YHZ - ORD

YHZORD

Halifax Intl

Fri 5/16

6:00 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops23h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

7:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$379

MonctonChicago

YQM - ORD

YQMORD

Moncton Intl

Tue 8/26

6:35 am-9:52 am

1 stop5h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

10:00 am-5:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$384

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Deals found on 4/21

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Best time to book a flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 NS to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Nova Scotia to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

When flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 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 Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Nova Scotia to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Related info for your journey

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

    $156 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Porter Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $158 and $159, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nova Scotia to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 airline flying from Nova Scotia to Illinois

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Air CanadaCheapest$255Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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