Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia from C$ 183

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YHZ
16 Apr — 23 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 11 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 354

One-way from

C$ 183

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 434

Good round-trip deal

C$ 410 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 208 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 22/5-25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 24m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
Search Deals
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 54m total
  • Ottawa to Nova Scotia
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

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 11 April 2025.

Thu 22/55:55 a.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/56:45 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 354
Sat 3/57:00 a.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop4h 53mPorter Airlines
Thu 8/55:15 p.m.YHZ - YOW
1 stop4h 48mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 361
Wed 30/46:20 a.m.YOW - YHZ
1 stop4h 30mAir Canada
Sat 10/57:15 a.m.YHZ - YOW
Nonstop2h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 9/4C$ 373
Fri 16/59:50 a.m.YOW - YYG
Nonstop1h 55mPorter Airlines
Mon 19/51:25 p.m.YYG - YOW
Nonstop2h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 389
Fri 23/58:30 a.m.YOW - YYG
2 stops6h 01mAir Canada
Mon 26/511:20 a.m.YYG - YOW
1 stop3h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 9/4C$ 403
Fri 2/59:45 p.m.YOW - YQM
Nonstop1h 44mPorter Airlines
Thu 8/54:35 p.m.YQM - YOW
Nonstop1h 55mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 404
Sun 25/55:55 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/610:45 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4C$ 410
Wed 21/59:50 a.m.YOW - YYG
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/512:30 p.m.YYG - YOW
1 stop12h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 421
Fri 2/52:35 p.m.YOW - YQM
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/57:00 a.m.YQM - YOW
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4C$ 470
Sun 25/511:55 a.m.YOW - YQM
1 stop4h 30mAir Canada
Sun 1/66:30 a.m.YQM - YOW
1 stop3h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 10/4C$ 494
Sat 5/76:00 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop3h 49mAir Canada
Fri 11/711:35 a.m.YSJ - YOW
2 stops6h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 10/4C$ 552
Fri 22/89:45 p.m.YOW - YQM
Nonstop1h 44mAir Transat
Tue 26/87:00 a.m.YQM - YOW
Nonstop1h 55mAir Transat
Deal found 10/4C$ 778

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 11 April 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 22/5

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

1 stop9h 15m

Halifax Intl

Sun 25/5

6:45 a.m.-7:54 a.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 354

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Sat 3/5

7:00 a.m.-12:53 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

Halifax Intl

Thu 8/5

5:15 p.m.-9:03 p.m.

1 stop4h 48m

C$ 361

OttawaHalifax

YOW - YHZ

YOWYHZ

Ottawa

Wed 30/4

6:20 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

1 stop4h 30m

Halifax Intl

Sat 10/5

7:15 a.m.-8:27 a.m.

Nonstop2h 12m

C$ 373

OttawaCharlottetown

YOW - YYG

YOWYYG

Ottawa

Fri 16/5

9:50 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

Charlottetown

Mon 19/5

1:25 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 389

OttawaCharlottetown

YOW - YYG

YOWYYG

Ottawa

Fri 23/5

8:30 a.m.-3:31 p.m.

2 stops6h 01m

Charlottetown

Mon 26/5

11:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop3h 30m

C$ 403

OttawaMoncton

YOW - YQM

YOWYQM

Ottawa

Fri 2/5

9:45 p.m.-12:29 a.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

Moncton Intl

Thu 8/5

4:35 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

C$ 404

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Sun 25/5

5:55 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop27h 05m

Saint John

Sun 1/6

10:45 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop14h 37m

C$ 410

OttawaCharlottetown

YOW - YYG

YOWYYG

Ottawa

Wed 21/5

9:50 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 55m

Charlottetown

Wed 28/5

12:30 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop12h 52m

C$ 421

OttawaMoncton

YOW - YQM

YOWYQM

Ottawa

Fri 2/5

2:35 p.m.-5:19 p.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

Moncton Intl

Thu 8/5

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

Nonstop1h 55m

C$ 470

OttawaMoncton

YOW - YQM

YOWYQM

Ottawa

Sun 25/5

11:55 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop4h 30m

Moncton Intl

Sun 1/6

6:30 a.m.-9:01 a.m.

1 stop3h 31m

C$ 494

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/4

Showing 1-10 of 28 results
1
2
3

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
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 11 April 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 11 April 2025.

The most flights from YOW to CANS are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 11 April 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
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
385 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
2,802 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
9,088 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 3,250 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$ 183. Air Canada flights start at C$ 233 while deals on Air Transat start at C$ 431 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 (76%), Air Canada (76%) or Porter Airlines (72%) 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$ 167. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Halifax Intl) can be booked for C$ 345 on average our data indicates C$ 406 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Ottawa to Nova Scotia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Pearson Intl to Vancouver Intl flights
Pearson Intl to Calgary flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Vancouver Intl flights
Toronto Island to Vancouver Intl flights
Pearson Intl to Abbotsford flights
Region of Waterloo Intl to Vancouver Intl flights
Toronto Island to Calgary flights
Hamilton to Vancouver Intl flights
Toronto Island to Halifax flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Calgary flights
Pearson Intl to Edmonton flights
Region of Waterloo Intl to Calgary flights
Ottawa to Vancouver Intl flights
Pearson Intl to Halifax flights
Pearson Intl to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl flights
Pearson Intl to St. John's flights
Hamilton to Calgary flights
Pearson Intl to Victoria flights
Toronto Island to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl flights
Region of Waterloo Intl to Abbotsford flights
Pearson Intl to Winnipeg flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Pearson Intl flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Halifax flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Abbotsford flights
Ottawa to Calgary flights
Pearson Intl to Kelowna flights
Toronto Island to Edmonton flights
Pearson Intl to Saskatoon flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Edmonton flights
Region of Waterloo Intl to Halifax flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Toronto Island flights
Hamilton to Abbotsford flights
Hamilton to Edmonton flights
Toronto Island to Ottawa flights
Toronto Island to St. John's flights
Ottawa to Halifax flights
Hamilton to Halifax flights
Pearson Intl to Québec City flights
Toronto Island to Moncton flights
Pearson Intl to Charlottetown flights
Toronto Island to Winnipeg flights
Pearson Intl to Ottawa flights
Ottawa to Edmonton flights
Toronto Island to Fredericton flights
Pearson Intl to Deer Lake flights
Thunder Bay to Toronto Island flights
Hamilton to St. John's flights
Toronto Island to Charlottetown flights
Ottawa to St. John's flights
Ottawa to Winnipeg flights

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 11 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Flair AirlinesCheapestC$ 147AverageC$ 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Flair Airlines flights
WestJetCheapestC$ 265AverageC$ 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Search WestJet flights
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 305AverageC$ 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 326AverageC$ 452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Search Porter Airlines flights
Air TransatCheapestC$ 337AverageC$ 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
Search Air Transat flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

Deals for Ottawa to Nova Scotia flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Ottawa to Nova Scotia for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Nova Scotia from Ottawa? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Ottawa to Nova Scotia flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.