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$139+ Cheap flights from California to Nova Scotia

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Cheap flight deals from California to Nova Scotia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Nova Scotia (CANS). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$317
(United)

One-way from

$139
(Trip.com)
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Cheapest flights from California to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:35 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/66:30 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 5/47:00 amLAX - YQM
1 stop30h 09mWestJet
Sat 5/106:00 pmYQM - LAX
1 stop20h 53mWestJet
Deal found 1/20$331
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 5/510:30 pmLAX - YQM
1 stop8h 00mAir Canada
Sat 5/106:30 amYQM - LAX
1 stop8h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$342
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/261:25 pmLAX - YHZ
1 stop8h 17mPorter Airlines
Mon 3/312:35 pmYHZ - LAX
1 stop9h 37mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/21$347
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1710:45 pmLAX - YYG
2 stops14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/235:20 amYYG - LAX
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 2/1510:30 pmSAN - YHZ
1 stop12h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1911:30 amYHZ - SAN
2 stops16h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$366
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/156:15 amSAN - YHZ
3 stops21h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/196:20 amYHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$373
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 2/177:45 amLAX - YYG
1 stop13h 13mAir Canada
Sun 2/235:20 amYYG - LAX
1 stop20h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$375
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 4/188:30 amLAX - YHZ
1 stop8h 25mAir Canada
Fri 4/256:20 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop9h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/117:45 amLAX - YHZ
1 stop10h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1211:30 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop11h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$407
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/202:45 pmSFO - YHZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/246:30 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$409
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/286:45 amSNA - YHZ
3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/58:00 amYHZ - SNA
2 stops17h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$415

Find flights from California to Nova Scotia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

12:35 pm-6:01 am

2 stops13h 26m

Halifax Intl

Fri 6/6

6:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$321

Los AngelesMoncton

LAX - YQM

LAXYQM

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

7:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop30h 09m

Moncton Intl

Sat 5/10

6:00 pm-10:53 am

1 stop20h 53m

$331

Los AngelesMoncton

LAX - YQM

LAXYQM

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

10:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 00m

Moncton Intl

Sat 5/10

6:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 35m

$342

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Wed 3/26

1:25 pm-1:42 am

1 stop8h 17m

Halifax Intl

Tue 4/1

2:35 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$347

Los AngelesCharlottetown

LAX - YYG

LAXYYG

Los Angeles

Mon 2/17

10:45 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops14h 41m

Charlottetown

Sun 2/23

5:20 am-9:25 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$362

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Sat 2/15

10:30 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop12h 01m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/19

11:30 am-11:58 pm

2 stops16h 28m

$366

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Sat 2/15

6:15 am-7:27 am

3 stops21h 12m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/19

6:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$373

Los AngelesCharlottetown

LAX - YYG

LAXYYG

Los Angeles

Mon 2/17

7:45 am-12:58 am

1 stop13h 13m

Charlottetown

Sun 2/23

5:20 am-9:25 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$375

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Fri 4/18

8:30 am-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Halifax Intl

Fri 4/25

6:20 am-11:37 am

1 stop9h 17m

$381

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Tue 2/11

7:45 am-10:01 pm

1 stop10h 16m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/12

11:30 am-7:06 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$407

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nova Scotia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nova Scotia from California with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from California to Nova Scotia

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from California to Nova Scotia 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 CA to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 January 21, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Nova Scotia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia when rainfall is around 3.6 in.

Temperature in Nova Scotia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nova Scotia, 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 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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Porter Airlines and Air Canada from California to Nova Scotia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
277 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,829 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,635 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Nova Scotia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $177 and $270 on United Airlines and Porter Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from California to Nova Scotia 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 5 airlines flying from California to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$270Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$279Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
WestJetCheapest$314Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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