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$121+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Nova Scotia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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.

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$287
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)
From Chicago (CHI) to Nova Scotia
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/61:05 pmMDW - YHZ
1 stop5h 40mPorter Airlines
Wed 2/128:35 amYHZ - MDW
1 stop5h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/21$287
This flugladen.de 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/104:45 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop12h 42mWestJet
Wed 3/266:10 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop23h 46mWestJet
Deal found 1/21$353
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.
Sun 2/94:00 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop6h 46mAir Canada
Wed 2/121:10 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop8h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$357
This Kissandfly.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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/64:00 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop6h 46mLufthansa
Thu 3/132:05 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop7h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$359
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.
Thu 2/69:00 amORD - YHZ
2 stops13h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/123:15 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$367
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 4/17:21 pmORD - YHZ
2 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/308:10 amYHZ - ORD
3 stops16h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$389
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:15 amMDW - YQM
2 stops8h 30mPorter Airlines
Mon 3/107:05 amYQM - MDW
1 stop5h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/21$436
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/298:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop12h 44mJetBlue
Wed 8/67:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop11h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$437
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 6/28:40 amORD - YYG
1 stop4h 51mAir Canada
Sat 6/74:20 pmYYG - ORD
1 stop6h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$494
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Mon 6/1611:15 amMDW - YYG
2 stops8h 47mPorter Airlines
Mon 6/237:00 amYYG - MDW
2 stops11h 20mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/21$508
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.
Mon 9/1511:15 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/238:30 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$514
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.
Mon 2/1710:19 amMDW - YQM
2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/217:05 amYQM - MDW
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$524

Find flights from Chicago to Nova Scotia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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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ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/6

1:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/12

8:35 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$287

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

4:45 pm-7:27 am

1 stop12h 42m

Halifax Intl

Wed 3/26

6:10 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop23h 46m

$353

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/9

4:00 pm-12:46 am

1 stop6h 46m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/12

1:10 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$357

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

9:00 am-12:46 am

2 stops13h 46m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/12

3:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$367

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/9

6:06 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops26h 19m

Halifax Intl

Wed 2/12

8:35 am-10:40 am

3 stops28h 05m

$411

ChicagoMoncton

MDW - YQM

MDWYQM

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/3

11:15 am-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Moncton Intl

Mon 3/10

7:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

$436

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

8:50 am-1:30 am

2 stops14h 40m

Halifax Intl

Sat 4/19

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$475

ChicagoCharlottetown

ORD - YYG

ORDYYG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

8:40 am-3:31 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Charlottetown

Sat 6/7

4:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$494

ChicagoCharlottetown

MDW - YYG

MDWYYG

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/16

11:15 am-10:02 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Charlottetown

Mon 6/23

7:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$508

ChicagoMoncton

MDW - YQM

MDWYQM

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/17

10:19 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Moncton Intl

Fri 2/21

7:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$524

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Nova Scotia

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Nova Scotia

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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.

When flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia, 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 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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Nova Scotia, such as WestJet, Air Canada and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,633 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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 Chicago 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 Chicago to Nova Scotia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Porter Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $140. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Nova Scotia for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Nova Scotia?

    The most popular route from Chicago to Nova Scotia is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Halifax Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Halifax Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Charlottetown.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from Chicago 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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
Air CanadaCheapest$246Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$298Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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