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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia from C$ 1,052

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YHZ
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Nova Scotia (CANS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

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C$ 1,052
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 13/7-21/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 28h 27m total
  • Des Moines to Nova Scotia

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Sun 13/710:55 a.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops18h 20mWestJet
Mon 21/78:30 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops10h 07mWestJet
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,052
Fri 11/76:53 a.m.DSM - YHZ
2 stops14h 06mDelta
Mon 21/76:40 a.m.YHZ - DSM
1 stop10h 27mDelta
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,184
Fri 11/76:00 a.m.DSM - YHZ
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/73:45 p.m.YHZ - DSM
1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,186
Sat 7/611:25 a.m.DSM - YHZ
3 stops23h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/65:25 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops11h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,500
Tue 3/611:25 a.m.DSM - YHZ
3 stops12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/65:25 a.m.YHZ - DSM
2 stops11h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,667

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Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sun 13/7

10:55 a.m.-7:15 a.m.

2 stops18h 20m

Halifax Intl

Mon 21/7

8:30 a.m.-4:37 p.m.

2 stops10h 07m

C$ 1,052

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

6:53 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

2 stops14h 06m

Halifax Intl

Mon 21/7

6:40 a.m.-3:07 p.m.

1 stop10h 27m

C$ 1,184

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

6:00 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

Halifax Intl

Mon 21/7

3:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 15m

C$ 1,186

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

11:25 a.m.-12:34 p.m.

3 stops23h 09m

Halifax Intl

Sun 15/6

5:25 a.m.-2:42 p.m.

2 stops11h 17m

C$ 1,500

Des MoinesHalifax

DSM - YHZ

DSMYHZ

Des Moines

Tue 3/6

11:25 a.m.-2:09 a.m.

3 stops12h 44m

Halifax Intl

Sat 7/6

5:25 a.m.-2:42 p.m.

2 stops11h 17m

C$ 1,667

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Deals found on 21/1

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia

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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 21 January 2025.
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
2,829 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Nova Scotia?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Nova Scotia. Des Moines is conveniently located just 5.7 km from Des Moines’s city centre.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Nova Scotia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 183). Flying from Des Moines 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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