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$121+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YHZ
ene. 26 — feb. 21
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dom. 2/2
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Nova Scotia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)
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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 enero 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.
jue. 2/61:05 pmMDW - YHZ
1 stop5h 40mPorter Airlines
mié. 2/128:35 amYHZ - MDW
1 stop5h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/21$287
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.
mar. 3/44:00 pmSTL - YHZ
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/116:30 amYHZ - STL
2 stops12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$347
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.
lun. 3/104:45 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop12h 42mWestJet
mié. 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.
dom. 2/94:00 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop6h 46mAir Canada
mié. 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.
jue. 3/64:00 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop6h 46mLufthansa
jue. 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.
jue. 2/69:00 amORD - YHZ
2 stops13h 46mUnited Airlines
mié. 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.
mar. 4/17:21 pmORD - YHZ
2 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines
mié. 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.
lun. 3/311:15 amMDW - YQM
2 stops8h 30mPorter Airlines
lun. 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.
mar. 7/298:40 amORD - YHZ
1 stop12h 44mJetBlue
mié. 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.
lun. 6/28:40 amORD - YYG
1 stop4h 51mAir Canada
sáb. 6/74:20 pmYYG - ORD
1 stop6h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$494
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/216:06 amSTL - YHZ
2 stops17h 24mWestJet
jue. 2/276:00 amYHZ - STL
2 stops17h 02mWestJet
Deal found 1/21$495
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/1611:15 amMDW - YYG
2 stops8h 47mPorter Airlines
lun. 6/237:00 amYYG - MDW
2 stops11h 20mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/21$508

Find flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia within your budget

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 enero 21, 2025.

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ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

jue. 2/6

1:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Halifax Intl

mié. 2/12

8:35 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$287

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 3/4

4:00 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Halifax Intl

mar. 3/11

6:30 am-4:42 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$347

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/10

4:45 pm-7:27 am

1 stop12h 42m

Halifax Intl

mié. 3/26

6:10 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop23h 46m

$353

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/9

4:00 pm-12:46 am

1 stop6h 46m

Halifax Intl

mié. 2/12

1:10 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$357

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/6

9:00 am-12:46 am

2 stops13h 46m

Halifax Intl

mié. 2/12

3:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$367

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/9

6:06 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops26h 19m

Halifax Intl

mié. 2/12

8:35 am-10:40 am

3 stops28h 05m

$411

ChicagoMoncton

MDW - YQM

MDWYQM

Chicago Midway

lun. 3/3

11:15 am-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Moncton Intl

lun. 3/10

7:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

$436

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/16

8:50 am-1:30 am

2 stops14h 40m

Halifax Intl

sáb. 4/19

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$475

ChicagoCharlottetown

ORD - YYG

ORDYYG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 6/2

8:40 am-3:31 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Charlottetown

sáb. 6/7

4:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$494

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 2/21

6:06 am-1:30 am

2 stops17h 24m

Halifax Intl

jue. 2/27

6:00 am-9:02 pm

2 stops17h 02m

$495

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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

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 enero 21, 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 enero 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Nova Scotia, see what other customers have to say about WestJet, United Airlines and Air Canada. 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
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,635 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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 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 $140. Users have also found prices from $149 and $155 on Air Canada and United Airlines, 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$253Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$342Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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