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$449+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YHZ
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/133:40 pmDSM - YHZ
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/182:15 pmYHZ - DSM
2 stops20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$449
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/165:50 pmDSM - YHZ
2 stops27h 00mWestJet
Fri 5/233:20 pmYHZ - DSM
2 stops27h 26mWestJet
Deal found 4/1$497
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.
Fri 5/1611:41 amOMA - YHZ
2 stops33h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/236:30 amYHZ - OMA
2 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$500
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:30 amDSM - YHZ
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2312:00 pmYHZ - DSM
3 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$512
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.
Sun 4/67:24 pmCID - YHZ
2 stops40h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1011:20 amYHZ - CID
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$545
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:14 amCID - YHZ
2 stops12h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/65:20 amYHZ - CID
2 stops18h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$567
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.
Sat 6/1411:26 amCID - YHZ
2 stops24h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/232:15 pmYHZ - CID
2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$642
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2511:42 amOMA - YHZ
1 stop22h 42mWestJet
Mon 6/306:40 amYHZ - OMA
1 stop6h 22mWestJet
Deal found 4/1$679
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.
Wed 6/252:34 pmOMA - YHZ
1 stop21h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/302:15 pmYHZ - OMA
2 stops22h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$716
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.
Sat 5/248:00 amDSM - YHZ
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/315:20 amYHZ - DSM
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$943
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:00 amOMA - YHZ
2 stops9h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/810:25 amYHZ - OMA
2 stops14h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$996

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 Iowa to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

3:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Halifax Intl

Wed 6/18

2:15 pm-9:07 am

2 stops20h 52m

$449

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

5:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Halifax Intl

Fri 5/23

3:20 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$497

OmahaHalifax

OMA - YHZ

OMAYHZ

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/16

11:41 am-11:38 pm

2 stops33h 57m

Halifax Intl

Fri 5/23

6:30 am-12:23 pm

2 stops31h 53m

$500

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

8:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Halifax Intl

Fri 5/23

12:00 pm-7:06 pm

3 stops33h 06m

$512

Cedar RapidsHalifax

CID - YHZ

CIDYHZ

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/29

8:14 am-11:09 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Halifax Intl

Tue 5/6

5:20 am-9:39 pm

2 stops18h 19m

$567

Cedar RapidsHalifax

CID - YHZ

CIDYHZ

Cedar Rapids

Sat 6/14

11:26 am-1:30 pm

2 stops24h 04m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/23

2:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$642

OmahaHalifax

OMA - YHZ

OMAYHZ

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/25

11:42 am-12:24 pm

1 stop22h 42m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/30

6:40 am-11:02 am

1 stop6h 22m

$679

OmahaHalifax

OMA - YHZ

OMAYHZ

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/25

2:34 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop21h 46m

Halifax Intl

Mon 6/30

2:15 pm-11:03 am

2 stops22h 48m

$716

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

8:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Halifax Intl

Sat 5/31

5:20 am-2:49 pm

2 stops11h 29m

$943

OmahaHalifax

OMA - YHZ

OMAYHZ

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Halifax Intl

Thu 5/8

10:25 am-11:15 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$996

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/2

Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Nova Scotia

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

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines and WestJet from Iowa to Nova Scotia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,789 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Iowa 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
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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