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$125+ 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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YHZ
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Tue 12/33:50 pmSTL - YHZ
1 stop6h 56mAir Canada
Tue 12/106:05 amYHZ - STL
2 stops11h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$368
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/33:50 pmSTL - YHZ
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/85:00 amYHZ - STL
2 stops12h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$378
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/33:50 pmSTL - YHZ
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/85:00 amYHZ - STL
1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$385
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/41:09 pmSTL - YHZ
2 stops10h 21mWestJet
Mon 12/96:00 amYHZ - STL
2 stops29h 22mWestJet
Deal found 11/21$507
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/2510:53 amORD - YHZ
1 stop6h 33mAir Canada
Wed 1/15:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$513
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/252:00 pmORD - YHZ
2 stops8h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/15:00 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$523
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/215:00 amORD - YHZ
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/284:35 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop17h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$566
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1911:25 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop7h 18mPorter Airlines
Thu 12/268:10 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops10h 30mPorter Airlines
Deal found 11/21$603
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/246:17 amORD - YHZ
2 stops17h 23mWestJet
Tue 11/266:00 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops8h 50mWestJet
Deal found 11/21$628
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/254:50 pmMDW - YHZ
3 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/16:45 pmYHZ - MDW
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$660
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Fri 12/273:35 pmORD - YQY
1 stop5h 20mAir Canada
Wed 1/15:05 amYQY - ORD
2 stops10h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$889
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2012:05 pmMDW - YQM
2 stops7h 50mPorter Airlines
Fri 12/277:05 amYQM - MDW
1 stop5h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 11/20$912

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/26

1:05 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Halifax Intl

Fri 1/31

6:30 am-12:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$306

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

2:05 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Halifax Intl

Fri 1/31

6:05 am-10:54 am

1 stop6h 49m

$325

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

11:15 am-12:46 am

2 stops11h 31m

Halifax Intl

Fri 1/31

5:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$340

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/3

3:50 pm-12:46 am

1 stop6h 56m

Halifax Intl

Tue 12/10

6:05 am-3:06 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$368

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/3

3:50 pm-12:46 am

1 stop6h 56m

Halifax Intl

Sun 12/8

5:00 am-3:48 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$378

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/3

3:50 pm-12:46 am

1 stop6h 56m

Halifax Intl

Sun 12/8

5:00 am-3:06 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$385

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

10:47 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops21h 38m

Halifax Intl

Fri 1/31

12:30 pm-12:39 pm

3 stops26h 09m

$481

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/4

1:09 pm-1:30 am

2 stops10h 21m

Halifax Intl

Mon 12/9

6:00 am-9:22 am

2 stops29h 22m

$507

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/5

7:30 am-1:30 am

2 stops40h 00m

Halifax Intl

Sun 1/12

6:00 am-8:48 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$575

ChicagoSydney

ORD - YQY

ORDYQY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

3:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Sydney

Mon 4/7

5:05 am-1:11 pm

2 stops10h 06m

$659

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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 $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 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Nova Scotia, see what other customers have to say about Porter Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,246 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

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 $125. Users have also found prices from $138 and $140 on United Airlines and Air Canada, 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 $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 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$274Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$326Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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