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Cheap flights from California to Nova Scotia from C$ 165

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YHZ
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 348

One-way from

C$ 186

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 584
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 02m total
  • California to Nova Scotia
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 30m total
  • California to Nova Scotia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from California to Nova Scotia

Cheapest flights from California to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Fri 9/510:20 p.m.LAX - YHZ
1 stop8h 15mAir Canada
Sat 17/55:20 p.m.YHZ - LAX
1 stop9h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3C$ 348
Mon 12/510:20 p.m.LAX - YHZ
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/58:00 a.m.YHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 382
Sat 5/73:00 p.m.LAX - YHZ
1 stop12h 15mWestJet
Fri 11/73:20 p.m.YHZ - LAX
1 stop10h 50mWestJet
Deal found 30/3C$ 401
Thu 15/52:45 p.m.SFO - YHZ
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/56:30 a.m.YHZ - SFO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 412
Sat 3/51:25 p.m.LAS - YHZ
2 stops12h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/56:45 a.m.YHZ - LAS
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 425
Wed 9/76:05 p.m.SFO - YHZ
1 stop9h 10mWestJet
Wed 16/78:05 p.m.YHZ - SFO
1 stop29h 20mWestJet
Deal found 30/3C$ 437
Tue 3/610:55 p.m.LAS - YHZ
2 stops11h 02mPorter Airlines
Sun 8/66:45 a.m.YHZ - LAS
1 stop8h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 441
Mon 21/710:30 p.m.LAX - YYG
1 stop8h 05mAir Canada
Tue 29/74:20 p.m.YYG - LAX
1 stop9h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3C$ 461
Mon 21/71:25 p.m.LAS - YHZ
2 stops12h 36mWestJet
Sat 26/78:05 p.m.YHZ - LAS
1 stop18h 35mWestJet
Deal found 31/3C$ 478
Thu 1/59:50 a.m.SFO - YQM
1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/56:30 a.m.YQM - SFO
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 484
Thu 12/61:00 p.m.SAN - YHZ
2 stops13h 01mWestJet
Sat 14/66:30 p.m.YHZ - SAN
2 stops21h 39mWestJet
Deal found 30/3C$ 492
Thu 1/511:59 p.m.SFO - YQM
2 stops13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/56:30 a.m.YQM - SFO
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3C$ 494

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 31 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

10:20 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Halifax Intl

Sat 17/5

5:20 p.m.-11:07 p.m.

1 stop9h 47m

C$ 348

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

10:20 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Halifax Intl

Mon 26/5

8:00 a.m.-2:12 p.m.

1 stop10h 12m

C$ 382

Los AngelesHalifax

LAX - YHZ

LAXYHZ

Los Angeles

Sun 13/7

11:40 a.m.-6:01 a.m.

2 stops14h 21m

Halifax Intl

Sun 20/7

8:00 a.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops14h 10m

C$ 394

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

2:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops12h 30m

Halifax Intl

Sat 24/5

6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 412

Las VegasHalifax

LAS - YHZ

LASYHZ

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/5

1:25 p.m.-6:01 a.m.

2 stops12h 36m

Halifax Intl

Fri 9/5

6:45 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 425

San FranciscoHalifax

SFO - YHZ

SFOYHZ

San Francisco

Wed 9/7

6:05 p.m.-7:15 a.m.

1 stop9h 10m

Halifax Intl

Wed 16/7

8:30 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops16h 55m

C$ 437

Las VegasHalifax

LAS - YHZ

LASYHZ

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/6

10:55 p.m.-1:57 p.m.

2 stops11h 02m

Halifax Intl

Sun 8/6

6:45 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 441

Los AngelesCharlottetown

LAX - YYG

LAXYYG

Los Angeles

Mon 21/7

10:30 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

Charlottetown

Tue 29/7

4:20 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 461

San FranciscoMoncton

SFO - YQM

SFOYQM

San Francisco

Thu 1/5

9:50 a.m.-11:46 p.m.

1 stop9h 56m

Moncton Intl

Sun 4/5

6:30 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 484

San DiegoHalifax

SAN - YHZ

SANYHZ

San Diego

Thu 12/6

1:00 p.m.-6:01 a.m.

2 stops13h 01m

Halifax Intl

Sat 14/6

6:30 p.m.-12:09 p.m.

2 stops21h 39m

C$ 492

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nova Scotia

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 183). Flying from California to Nova Scotia in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 306). 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 CA to NS?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 31 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California 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 92.0 - 141.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 141.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Nova Scotia when rainfall is around 92.0 mm.

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 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 31 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Nova Scotia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Porter Airlines and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 California 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 California to Nova Scotia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 186. Users have also found prices from C$ 199 and C$ 212 on Air Canada and Flair Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Nova Scotia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 183). Flying from California to Nova Scotia in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 306). 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 California to Nova Scotia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 302AverageC$ 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 526AverageC$ 606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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