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$129+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YHZ
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nova Scotia

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$129
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$788
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 6/176:05 pmSFO - YHZ
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/256:30 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/176:05 pmSFO - YHZ
1 stop9h 10mWestJet
Tue 6/248:30 amYHZ - SFO
2 stops12h 45mWestJet
Deal found 3/27$293
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/162:45 pmSFO - YQM
2 stops22h 24mWestJet
Mon 5/196:00 pmYQM - SFO
2 stops23h 59mWestJet
Deal found 3/25$345
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/1412:10 amSFO - YQM
2 stops13h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/196:30 amYQM - SFO
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$348
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/142:15 pmSFO - YQM
1 stop16h 55mAir Canada
Mon 5/196:30 amYQM - SFO
1 stop9h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 6/211:15 pmSFO - YYG
2 stops12h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/64:25 pmYYG - SFO
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$364
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 6/211:15 pmSFO - YYG
2 stops12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/65:20 amYYG - SFO
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$375
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 6/2810:56 pmSFO - YYG
2 stops12h 34mAir Canada
Thu 7/35:25 amYYG - SFO
1 stop11h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 6/212:40 amSFO - YHZ
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Tue 6/108:30 amYHZ - SFO
2 stops16h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/27$487
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 6/181:30 pmSFO - YHZ
1 stop16h 38mPorter Airlines
Thu 6/266:30 amYHZ - SFO
1 stop10h 00mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/27$535
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 6/24:15 pmSFO - YSJ
2 stops21h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/65:25 amYSJ - SFO
1 stop12h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$547
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 6/25:05 amSFO - YSJ
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/611:35 amYSJ - SFO
2 stops14h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$552

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

6:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop9h 10m

Halifax Intl

Wed 6/25

6:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$288

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

6:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop9h 10m

Halifax Intl

Tue 6/24

8:30 am-5:15 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$293

San FranciscoMoncton

SFO - YQM

SFOYQM

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

2:45 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops22h 24m

Moncton Intl

Mon 5/19

6:00 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$345

San FranciscoMoncton

SFO - YQM

SFOYQM

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

12:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Moncton Intl

Mon 5/19

6:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

$348

San FranciscoMoncton

SFO - YQM

SFOYQM

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

2:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop16h 55m

Moncton Intl

Mon 5/19

6:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

$361

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

11:15 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops12h 16m

Charlottetown

Fri 6/6

4:25 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$364

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

11:15 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops12h 16m

Charlottetown

Fri 6/6

5:20 am-3:35 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$375

San FranciscoCharlottetown

SFO - YYG

SFOYYG

San Francisco

Sat 6/28

10:56 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops12h 34m

Charlottetown

Thu 7/3

5:25 am-1:03 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$426

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

12:40 am-8:45 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Halifax Intl

Tue 6/10

8:30 am-9:05 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$487

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

1:30 pm-10:08 am

1 stop16h 38m

Halifax Intl

Thu 6/26

6:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$535

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nova Scotia from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 March 28, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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 March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Porter Airlines and United Airlines from San Francisco to Nova Scotia by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,785 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,986 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 San Francisco 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 Francisco to Nova Scotia?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $129. Users have also found prices from $176 and $190 on Flair Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to Nova Scotia are San Francisco - Halifax Intl, San Francisco - Charlottetown and San Francisco - Moncton Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Nova Scotia.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nova Scotia (average of $375). Flying from San Francisco 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$184Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$247Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$296Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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