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$256+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Nova Scotia

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — YHZ
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Nova Scotia

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$583
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/16:00 amDTW - YHZ
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/811:20 amYHZ - DTW
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$256
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 6/168:25 pmDTW - YHZ
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/275:25 amYHZ - DTW
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$413
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/165:10 amDTW - YYG
3 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/231:55 pmYYG - DTW
2 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 6/147:31 pmDTW - YHZ
2 stops16h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/222:15 pmYHZ - DTW
2 stops20h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$555
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 6/31:45 pmDTW - YHZ
1 stop6h 00mWestJet
Thu 6/128:30 amYHZ - DTW
1 stop6h 00mWestJet
Deal found 3/2$735
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 8/49:30 amDTW - YHZ
1 stop5h 23mAir Canada
Sun 8/101:30 pmYHZ - DTW
1 stop7h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 3/3$740
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:30 amDTW - YYG
1 stop5h 02mAir Canada
Sun 9/144:20 pmYYG - DTW
1 stop4h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 3/3$747
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 9/126:00 amDTW - YYG
2 stops8h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/144:20 pmYYG - DTW
2 stops8h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$776
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 6/76:00 amDTW - YQY
2 stops8h 49mAir Canada
Sat 6/144:30 pmYQY - DTW
2 stops18h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 3/3$835

Find flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 March 3, 2025.

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Detroit

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Halifax Intl

Tue 4/8

11:20 am-8:23 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$256

DetroitHalifax

DTW - YHZ

DTWYHZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/19

10:50 am-5:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Halifax Intl

Sat 4/26

5:00 am-10:03 am

1 stop6h 03m

$413

DetroitCharlottetown

DTW - YYG

DTWYYG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/16

5:10 am-1:17 pm

3 stops31h 07m

Charlottetown

Wed 4/23

1:55 pm-12:24 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$515

DetroitCharlottetown

DTW - YYG

DTWYYG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/26

9:30 am-3:31 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Charlottetown

Fri 6/6

4:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$799

DetroitCharlottetown

DTW - YYG

DTWYYG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/16

10:50 am-5:27 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Charlottetown

Wed 4/23

5:20 am-10:03 am

1 stop5h 43m

$811

DetroitSydney

DTW - YQY

DTWYQY

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-3:49 pm

2 stops8h 49m

Sydney

Sat 6/14

4:30 pm-10:05 am

2 stops18h 35m

$835

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Deals found on 3/2

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Nova Scotia

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nova Scotia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 March 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia, such as United Airlines, American Airlines and WestJet. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,788 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,829 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Nova Scotia.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nova Scotia?

    When deciding which route to take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nova Scotia consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Halifax Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Charlottetown or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Sydney as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nova Scotia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$314Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$437Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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