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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia from C$ 193

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YHZ
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to Nova Scotia flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 358

One-way from

C$ 193

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 470

Good round-trip deal

C$ 416 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 215 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 1/5-31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 06m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Nova Scotia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 1/55:55 a.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/512:00 p.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 351
Sat 24/56:10 p.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop2h 00mAir Canada
Wed 28/55:45 a.m.YHZ - YOW
1 stop4h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 23/3C$ 362
Fri 9/58:20 p.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 54mPorter Airlines
Mon 12/54:55 p.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop1h 51mPorter Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 378
Wed 21/58:20 p.m.YOW - YHZ
Nonstop1h 54mAir Transat
Mon 26/54:35 p.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop1h 51mAir Transat
Deal found 24/3C$ 420
Sat 19/410:20 a.m.YOW - YYG
Nonstop1h 57mPorter Airlines
Sat 26/41:55 p.m.YYG - YOW
Nonstop2h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 420
Fri 30/59:05 a.m.YOW - YYG
1 stop5h 26mAir Canada
Sun 8/611:25 a.m.YYG - YOW
2 stops6h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 436
Tue 10/61:55 p.m.YOW - YQM
2 stops6h 15mAir Canada
Tue 24/66:35 a.m.YQM - YOW
2 stops7h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 436
Sat 3/58:35 p.m.YOW - YQM
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/57:00 a.m.YQM - YOW
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 447
Wed 23/47:00 a.m.YOW - YQM
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Wed 30/47:05 a.m.YQM - YOW
2 stops8h 56mPorter Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 450
Tue 20/56:00 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop3h 49mAir Canada
Tue 27/511:35 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop3h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 499
Tue 20/57:00 p.m.YOW - YYG
Nonstop1h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/76:40 a.m.YYG - YOW
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 630
Sun 13/75:15 p.m.YOW - YQM
2 stops22h 54mWestJet
Sat 9/84:25 p.m.YQM - YOW
2 stops15h 20mWestJet
Deal found 24/3C$ 944

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Nova Scotia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Thu 1/5

5:55 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

Halifax Intl

Sun 4/5

12:00 p.m.-12:51 p.m.

Nonstop1h 51m

C$ 351

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sat 24/5

6:10 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

Halifax Intl

Wed 28/5

5:45 a.m.-9:01 a.m.

1 stop4h 16m

C$ 362

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Fri 9/5

8:20 p.m.-11:14 p.m.

Nonstop1h 54m

Halifax Intl

Mon 12/5

4:55 p.m.-5:46 p.m.

Nonstop1h 51m

C$ 378

OttawaCharlottetown

YOW - YYG

YOWYYG

Ottawa

Fri 2/5

9:05 a.m.-3:31 p.m.

1 stop5h 26m

Charlottetown

Tue 6/5

11:25 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops6h 50m

C$ 404

OttawaCharlottetown

YOW - YYG

YOWYYG

Ottawa

Sat 19/4

10:20 a.m.-1:17 p.m.

Nonstop1h 57m

Charlottetown

Sat 26/4

1:55 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 410

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Wed 21/5

8:20 p.m.-11:14 p.m.

Nonstop1h 54m

Halifax Intl

Mon 26/5

4:35 p.m.-5:26 p.m.

Nonstop1h 51m

C$ 420

OttawaMoncton

YOW - YQM

YOWYQM

Ottawa

Tue 10/6

1:55 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops6h 15m

Moncton Intl

Tue 24/6

6:35 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops7h 35m

C$ 436

OttawaMoncton

YOW - YQM

YOWYQM

Ottawa

Sat 3/5

8:35 p.m.-11:19 p.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

Moncton Intl

Sat 10/5

7:00 a.m.-7:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

C$ 447

OttawaMoncton

YOW - YQM

YOWYQM

Ottawa

Wed 23/4

7:00 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

Moncton Intl

Wed 30/4

7:05 a.m.-3:01 p.m.

2 stops8h 56m

C$ 450

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Tue 20/5

6:00 a.m.-10:49 a.m.

1 stop3h 49m

Saint John

Tue 27/5

11:35 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops6h 40m

C$ 499

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa 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 25 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Nova Scotia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

The most flights from YOW to CANS are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia, such as Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,785 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,952 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    For a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia, you will be flying from Ottawa. Ottawa (YOW) is just 10.6 km from the centre of the city.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Nova Scotia flight route?

    This flight path from Ottawa to Nova Scotia was viewed by 3,041 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Porter Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 193. Air Canada flights start at C$ 203 while deals on Air Transat start at C$ 238 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Ottawa - Halifax Intl, Ottawa - Moncton Intl or Ottawa - Charlottetown when deciding on the best route from Ottawa to Nova Scotia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    Consider PAL Airlines (75%), Air Canada (75%) or Porter Airlines (62%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 166. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Halifax Intl) can be booked for C$ 319 on average our data indicates C$ 514 when flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia (average of C$ 183). Flying from Ottawa 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 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapestC$ 151AverageC$ 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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WestJetCheapestC$ 270AverageC$ 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 289AverageC$ 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 333AverageC$ 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 341AverageC$ 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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