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$158+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 6/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YHZ
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$158
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$724
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/241:00 pmSAN - YHZ
1 stop25h 41mWestJet
Sun 8/38:15 pmYHZ - SAN
1 stop19h 54mWestJet
Deal found 4/23$355
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/307:19 pmSAN - YHZ
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/78:05 pmYHZ - SAN
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$382
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 6/266:47 pmSAN - YHZ
2 stops22h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/46:10 amYHZ - SAN
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$395
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 7/268:10 amSAN - YHZ
1 stop12h 39mAir Canada
Sat 8/25:45 amYHZ - SAN
2 stops15h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/2710:38 pmSAN - YHZ
2 stops11h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/73:25 pmYHZ - SAN
2 stops21h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$534
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 6/271:55 pmSAN - YHZ
1 stop30h 29mPorter Airlines
Mon 7/76:30 amYHZ - SAN
1 stop10h 25mPorter Airlines
Deal found 4/22$562
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/78:00 amSAN - YSJ
2 stops12h 10mAir Canada
Sat 6/1411:35 amYSJ - SAN
1 stop12h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$643
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/711:15 amSAN - YSJ
2 stops19h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/145:25 amYSJ - SAN
2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$701
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 6/278:00 amSAN - YHZ
2 stops11h 27mDelta
Tue 7/88:30 amYHZ - SAN
2 stops14h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/23$800

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Nova Scotia

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Thu 7/24

1:00 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop25h 41m

Halifax Intl

Sun 8/3

8:15 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop19h 54m

$355

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 5/30

7:19 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Halifax Intl

Sat 6/7

8:05 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$382

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Thu 6/26

6:47 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops22h 32m

Halifax Intl

Fri 7/4

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop9h 35m

$395

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Sat 7/26

8:10 am-12:49 am

1 stop12h 39m

Halifax Intl

Sat 8/2

5:45 am-5:32 pm

2 stops15h 47m

$397

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 6/27

10:38 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Halifax Intl

Mon 7/7

3:25 pm-8:29 am

2 stops21h 04m

$534

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 6/27

1:55 pm-12:24 am

1 stop30h 29m

Halifax Intl

Mon 7/7

6:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$562

San DiegoSaint John

SAN - YSJ

SANYSJ

San Diego

Sat 6/7

8:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops12h 10m

Saint John

Sat 6/14

11:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$643

San DiegoSaint John

SAN - YSJ

SANYSJ

San Diego

Sat 6/7

11:15 am-10:49 am

2 stops19h 34m

Saint John

Sat 6/14

5:25 am-10:14 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$701

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Fri 6/27

8:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops11h 27m

Halifax Intl

Tue 7/8

8:30 am-7:19 pm

2 stops14h 49m

$800

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Sun 6/29

10:44 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$158

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Nova Scotia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Nova Scotia

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 24, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Nova Scotia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Nova Scotia, such as Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,816 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Nova Scotia?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Nova Scotia.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $158. Users have also found prices from $165 and $183 on WestJet and Air Canada, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Nova Scotia?

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to Nova Scotia consider San Diego - Halifax Intl, San Diego - Charlottetown or San Diego - Saint John as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Nova Scotia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from San Diego 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$330Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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