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$166+ Cheap flights from California to Nova Scotia

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Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Mon 12/2
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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 November 20, 2024.

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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 November 20, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/39:36 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1012:30 pmYHZ - LAX
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$397
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/47:35 amLAX - YHZ
2 stops10h 47mPorter Airlines
Sun 12/82:40 pmYHZ - LAX
1 stop9h 28mPorter Airlines
Deal found 11/18$408
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/29:26 pmRNO - YHZ
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/91:25 pmYHZ - RNO
3 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$415
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/610:55 pmLAX - YHZ
1 stop8h 35mAir Canada
Mon 12/912:20 pmYHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/412:51 amLAX - YHZ
2 stops12h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/85:00 amYHZ - LAX
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$551
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/192:27 pmSJC - YHZ
3 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/256:30 amYHZ - SJC
2 stops14h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/2511:40 amLAX - YYG
1 stop9h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/15:20 amYYG - LAX
2 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$629
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/192:45 pmLAX - YQY
3 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2512:15 pmYQY - LAX
1 stop13h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$833
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 12/41:20 pmSNA - YHZ
2 stops32h 10mWestJet
Sun 12/88:20 amYHZ - SNA
1 stop32h 15mWestJet
Deal found 11/18$859
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/2511:40 amLAX - YYG
1 stop9h 28mAir Canada
Wed 1/15:20 amYYG - LAX
1 stop19h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 11/19$885
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/307:00 amLAX - YQM
1 stop30h 03mWestJet
Sun 1/55:50 pmYQM - LAX
1 stop27h 02mWestJet
Deal found 11/19$910
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/181:50 pmLAX - YHZ
2 stops31h 40mWestJet
Wed 12/256:00 amYHZ - LAX
2 stops17h 01mWestJet
Deal found 11/20$915

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

8:30 am-11:32 pm

1 stop11h 02m

Halifax Intl

Sun 1/26

5:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop9h 52m

$366

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Thu 2/13

11:45 am-7:27 am

2 stops15h 42m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/19

12:30 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$378

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

11:59 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops17h 32m

Halifax Intl

Sun 1/26

5:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop9h 52m

$381

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Wed 12/4

7:35 am-10:22 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Halifax Intl

Sun 12/8

2:40 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$408

RenoHalifax

RNO - YHZ

RNOYHZ

Reno

Mon 12/2

9:26 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Halifax Intl

Mon 12/9

1:25 pm-3:56 pm

3 stops30h 31m

$415

Santa AnaHalifax

SNA - YHZ

SNAYHZ

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/13

1:20 pm-7:27 am

1 stop14h 07m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/19

6:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$435

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Fri 12/6

10:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop8h 35m

Halifax Intl

Mon 12/9

12:20 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$455

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Thu 2/13

11:45 am-7:27 am

2 stops15h 42m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-12:03 pm

2 stops34h 03m

$464

RenoHalifax

RNO - YHZ

RNOYHZ

Reno

Mon 1/6

11:55 pm-12:46 am

2 stops20h 51m

Halifax Intl

Sat 1/11

3:15 pm-10:10 am

2 stops22h 55m

$466

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

1:55 pm-7:27 am

1 stop13h 32m

Halifax Intl

Thu 3/6

8:20 am-1:06 pm

1 stop32h 46m

$466

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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 $507). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada, United Airlines and WestJet 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
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
9,171 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,237 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 $180. Users have also found prices from $183 and $213 on Porter Airlines and United 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 $507). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$279Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$283Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$314Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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