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$120+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YHZ
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$157
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$345 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/154:00 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop7h 49mAir Canada
Thu 5/225:45 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2911:15 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop7h 35mPorter Airlines
Tue 5/69:15 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops9h 09mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/31$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/19:57 pmORD - YHZ
2 stops20h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/811:20 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 4/105:15 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1511:20 amYHZ - MDW
1 stop14h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$358
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 6/36:00 amORD - YHZ
2 stops9h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/85:20 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/177:30 amSTL - YHZ
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/241:30 pmYHZ - STL
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 6/248:25 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/511:50 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$401
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 6/256:55 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop15h 29mWestJet
Fri 7/46:40 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop8h 47mWestJet
Deal found 3/30$447
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 8/258:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop12h 44mJetBlue
Mon 9/17:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop11h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 4/1$459
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/179:40 amMDW - YQM
2 stops11h 39mPorter Airlines
Sat 5/247:00 amYQM - MDW
2 stops27h 19mPorter Airlines
Deal found 4/2$460
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 5/179:40 amMDW - YQM
3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/247:00 amYQM - MDW
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$468
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 5/289:39 amORD - YHZ
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Sun 6/18:30 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops12h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/30$469

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Nova Scotia

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

4:00 pm-1:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

Halifax Intl

Thu 5/22

5:45 am-9:52 am

1 stop6h 07m

$287

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

11:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Halifax Intl

Tue 5/6

9:15 am-4:24 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$312

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

4:35 pm-11:38 pm

3 stops29h 03m

Halifax Intl

Fri 5/23

5:45 am-9:52 am

1 stop6h 07m

$333

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

11:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Halifax Intl

Tue 5/6

11:45 am-8:45 am

1 stop23h 00m

$360

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-5:09 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Halifax Intl

Sun 6/8

5:20 am-9:59 am

1 stop6h 39m

$378

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/17

7:30 am-5:24 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/24

1:30 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$392

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

8:25 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Halifax Intl

Sat 7/5

11:50 am-9:24 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$401

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/25

6:55 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop15h 29m

Halifax Intl

Fri 7/4

6:40 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$447

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

8:40 am-11:24 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Halifax Intl

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-4:56 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$459

ChicagoMoncton

MDW - YQM

MDWYQM

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/17

9:40 am-11:19 pm

2 stops11h 39m

Moncton Intl

Sat 5/24

7:00 am-8:19 am

2 stops27h 19m

$460

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois 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 April 2, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Nova Scotia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Porter Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
278 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,789 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 Illinois 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 Illinois to Nova Scotia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Porter Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $159. Users have also found prices from $161 and $208 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$170Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$242Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$298Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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