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$132+ 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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YHZ
Nov 8 — Nov 151
Fri 11/8
Fri 11/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 3, 2024.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:15 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop7h 28mPorter Airlines
Thu 12/58:10 amYHZ - MDW
2 stops10h 30mPorter Airlines
Deal found 11/3$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:15 amMDW - YHZ
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/54:35 pmYHZ - MDW
1 stop21h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$307
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sun 12/19:14 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop10h 12mAir Canada
Sun 12/86:05 amYHZ - ORD
1 stop6h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 11/3$331
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/39:50 amORD - YHZ
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/59:45 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$337
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/92:05 pmORD - YHZ
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/163:15 pmYHZ - ORD
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$387
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/37:05 amORD - YHZ
2 stops16h 25mWestJet
Thu 12/58:20 amYHZ - ORD
2 stops15h 54mWestJet
Deal found 11/3$431
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/410:14 amSTL - YHZ
2 stops13h 16mWestJet
Mon 12/96:00 amYHZ - STL
2 stops16h 54mWestJet
Deal found 11/3$434
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 12/612:05 pmMDW - YQM
2 stops7h 50mPorter Airlines
Mon 12/97:05 amYQM - MDW
1 stop6h 05mPorter Airlines
Deal found 11/2$530
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 11/27:00 amSTL - YHZ
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/35:05 amYHZ - STL
2 stops11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$627
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/217:20 amORD - YYG
1 stop6h 13mAir Canada
Thu 11/284:15 pmYYG - ORD
1 stop5h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 11/2$661
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/21:05 pmSTL - YHZ
2 stops8h 27mAir Canada
Sun 11/35:05 amYHZ - STL
2 stops11h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 11/1$683
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/43:50 pmSTL - YHZ
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/95:00 amYHZ - STL
2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$714

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 2,462,897 searches. Data last updated November 3, 2024.

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ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/26

7:28 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$132

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/26

6:00 am-5:36 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$138

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/27

10:15 am-1:40 am

2 stops13h 25m

$203

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/19

2:19 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$208

ChicagoMoncton

MDW - YQM

MDWYQM

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/6

12:05 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$274

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/22

3:50 pm-12:46 am

1 stop6h 56m

$325

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/22

10:24 am-1:30 am

2 stops13h 06m

$335

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/3

11:15 am-8:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Halifax Intl

Thu 12/5

8:10 am-4:40 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$290

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/3

11:15 am-8:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Halifax Intl

Thu 12/5

4:35 pm-11:41 am

1 stop21h 06m

$307

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/17

3:35 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Halifax Intl

Tue 12/24

4:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$312

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia (average of $380). Flying from Illinois to Nova Scotia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 3, 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 3, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Nova Scotia, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, WestJet and Porter 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
8,829 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,829 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Porter Airlines
7.7
Good
293 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
9,232 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,803 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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
8,118 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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.

  • Can I find flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Porter Airlines for just $290, but on average you can expect to pay $564.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Illinois to Nova Scotia for under $400?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Nova Scotia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $132. Users have also found prices from $133 and $137 on APG Airlines and Porter Airlines, respectively.

  • What does ORD to YHZ mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Halifax Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ORD to YHZ flight. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Champaign University-Willard Airport (CMI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Illinois to Nova Scotia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Illinois to Nova Scotia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Illinois to Nova Scotia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Illinois to Nova Scotia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Illinois to Nova Scotia flight deals updated?

    The Illinois to Nova Scotia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/3.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia (average of $380). Flying from Illinois to Nova Scotia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $506). 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 2,462,897 searches. Data last updated November 3, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$274Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$326Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$332Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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