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Cheap flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia from C$ 246

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 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YHZ
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated 15 May 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 507

One-way from

C$ 246

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 653

Good round-trip deal

C$ 467 or less
20/6-28/6
  • 20/6-28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Illinois to Nova Scotia
19/6
  • 19/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 39m total
  • Illinois to Nova Scotia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 204 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (C$ 66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia.

Find flight deals from Illinois to Nova Scotia

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 May 2025.

Fri 20/65:47 p.m.STL - YHZ
1 stop21h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/69:00 a.m.YHZ - STL
1 stop16h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 507
Thu 23/105:20 p.m.MDW - YHZ
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1011:45 a.m.YHZ - MDW
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5C$ 534
Mon 7/77:56 a.m.ORD - YHZ
2 stops13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/79:00 a.m.YHZ - ORD
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5C$ 539
Fri 15/89:40 a.m.MDW - YHZ
1 stop12h 44mPorter Airlines
Sun 24/86:30 a.m.YHZ - MDW
1 stop11h 54mPorter Airlines
Deal found 14/5C$ 620
Wed 4/610:15 p.m.ORD - YHZ
2 stops13h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/62:15 p.m.YHZ - ORD
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5C$ 634
Thu 12/65:20 p.m.MDW - YYG
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/66:40 a.m.YYG - MDW
2 stops11h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 650
Fri 20/69:45 p.m.ORD - YHZ
1 stop14h 18mAir Canada
Sun 29/65:15 a.m.YHZ - ORD
1 stop5h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 13/5C$ 657
Thu 10/79:40 a.m.MDW - YYG
2 stops11h 35mPorter Airlines
Tue 15/76:40 a.m.YYG - MDW
2 stops11h 44mPorter Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 674
Thu 5/68:40 a.m.ORD - YYG
1 stop4h 51mAir Canada
Wed 11/611:25 a.m.YYG - ORD
1 stop5h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 14/5C$ 697
Fri 20/68:40 a.m.ORD - YYG
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/612:25 p.m.YYG - ORD
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/5C$ 728
Thu 3/76:00 a.m.ORD - YHZ
1 stop15h 27mDelta
Tue 15/76:40 a.m.YHZ - ORD
1 stop14h 31mDelta
Deal found 14/5C$ 755
Sun 29/63:50 p.m.ORD - YQY
1 stop6h 07mAir Canada
Sun 6/75:10 a.m.YQY - ORD
1 stop5h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 15/5C$ 787

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 15 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisHalifax

STL - YHZ

STLYHZ

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 20/6

5:47 p.m.-5:39 p.m.

1 stop21h 52m

Halifax Intl

Sat 28/6

9:00 a.m.-11:53 p.m.

1 stop16h 53m

C$ 507

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/7

7:56 a.m.-11:24 p.m.

2 stops13h 28m

Halifax Intl

Sat 12/7

9:00 a.m.-5:26 p.m.

1 stop10h 26m

C$ 539

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Fri 15/8

9:40 a.m.-12:24 a.m.

1 stop12h 44m

Halifax Intl

Sun 24/8

6:30 a.m.-4:24 p.m.

1 stop11h 54m

C$ 620

ChicagoHalifax

MDW - YHZ

MDWYHZ

Chicago Midway

Thu 31/7

9:40 a.m.-11:24 p.m.

2 stops11h 44m

Halifax Intl

Sat 2/8

9:00 a.m.-8:22 p.m.

1 stop13h 22m

C$ 625

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/6

10:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

2 stops13h 15m

Halifax Intl

Wed 11/6

2:15 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop20h 45m

C$ 634

ChicagoCharlottetown

MDW - YYG

MDWYYG

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/6

5:20 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop15h 50m

Charlottetown

Thu 19/6

6:40 a.m.-4:24 p.m.

2 stops11h 44m

C$ 650

ChicagoHalifax

ORD - YHZ

ORDYHZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

9:45 p.m.-2:03 p.m.

1 stop14h 18m

Halifax Intl

Sun 29/6

5:15 a.m.-9:08 a.m.

1 stop5h 53m

C$ 657

ChicagoCharlottetown

MDW - YYG

MDWYYG

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/7

9:40 a.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops11h 35m

Charlottetown

Tue 15/7

6:40 a.m.-4:24 p.m.

2 stops11h 44m

C$ 674

ChicagoCharlottetown

ORD - YYG

ORDYYG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

8:40 a.m.-3:31 p.m.

1 stop4h 51m

Charlottetown

Wed 11/6

11:25 a.m.-2:47 p.m.

1 stop5h 22m

C$ 697

ChicagoCharlottetown

ORD - YYG

ORDYYG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

8:40 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Charlottetown

Tue 24/6

12:25 p.m.-8:16 p.m.

2 stops9h 51m

C$ 728

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Nova Scotia

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 15 May 2025.

When flying from Illinois 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 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 15 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Nova Scotia, see what other customers have to say about Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

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 Illinois 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 Illinois to Nova Scotia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Porter Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 270. Users have also found prices from C$ 299 and C$ 306 on Air Canada and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 246AverageC$ 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 397AverageC$ 898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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