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Best Nova Scotia Flight Deals from Montreal

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Halifax
HalifaxdirectC$ 305
Sydney
SydneydirectC$ 476
Halifax
HalifaxdirectC$ 305
Sydney
SydneydirectC$ 476
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Montreal to Nova Scotia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Nova Scotia from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport usually cost between C$ 354 and C$ 534 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 305 on Multiple Airlines (16 Oct–19 Oct).

What is the cheapest Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Nova Scotia from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport found in the last 5 days was to Halifax, at C$ 306 round-trip. The most popular route is from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) to Halifax (YHZ), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was C$ 306.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nova Scotia?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nova Scotia is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 477 on average. Morning departures are around 19% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nova Scotia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 590.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia?

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 456, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia?

The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia is May, when tickets cost C$ 82 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 555 and C$ 512 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal to Nova Scotia?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Montreal to Nova Scotia, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nova Scotia, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 177
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Montreal to Halifax

Flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Montreal to Nova Scotia 
MohamedFlew with Air Canada-Jan 2026
Avoid late night flights for risk of delaying beyond Montreal flight “curfew” after 12 am
JasonFlew with Porter Airlines-Dec 2024
If you are taking a carry-on, Porter offers a great service where before you board the plane they have Porter Gate service where they will take your carry-on and when you arrive at your destination your carry-on will be waiting for you outside the plane. So you do not have to worry about the overhead and not having space.

FAQs - booking Nova Scotia flights

  • Are direct flights available from Montreal to Halifax?

    Two airlines offer non-stop flights from the Montreal - Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Air Canada and Porter Airlines offer some of the most affordable airfares for this flight. Generally, the cheapest tickets from Montreal to Halifax aboard these two airlines allow Basic Economy passengers to bring one carry-on aboard.

  • Can I find a sustainable flight from Montreal to Nova Scotia?

    Air Canada operates several flights from the Montreal - Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and land in Nova Scotia. Air Canada is often noted for its environmental efforts, such as conscientiously working to reduce the amount of CO2 it releases into the atmosphere. This airline also recycles and makes every effort to reduce paper and plastic waste in flight.

  • Does the Montreal - Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL) have any exclusive lounges that passengers with economy tickets can access?

    At YUL, you can find two exclusive lounges that grant entry to economy-ticketed passengers. You can enjoy the benefits and amenities of the National Bank Lounge (Swissport) by paying with a pre-purchased lounge pass. At the Air France Lounge operated by the Plaza Premium Group, you can pay an entrance fee at the door. If you are a Desjardin credit card holder, you can relax in style in the Desjardin Odyssey Lounge.

  • Is the Montreal - Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL) kid-friendly?

    Yes. Parents traveling from Montreal to Nova Scotia with small children will appreciate the children's play area that you can find at most boarding areas at YUL. On your trip to Nova Scotia, you'll be able to find one of these colorful indoor playgrounds near Gate 5 and another near Gate 11. Children can enjoy themselves as the family waits for the flight and they can also burn off excess energy before boarding the plane.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Montreal to Nova Scotia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Montreal to Nova Scotia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Montreal to Nova Scotia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Montreal to Nova Scotia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Montreal to Nova Scotia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nova Scotia

  • Flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia will most likely depart from The Montreal - Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL). This airport is a hub for Air Canada, Sunwing Airlines, and Air Transat, among others.
  • Halifax tends to be the most popular destination for flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia. When you decide to fly into Halifax, you will be landing at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). This airport serves as a hub for Air Canada Express, Jazz, PAL Airlines, and others.
  • Sydney, a city on the northern end of Nova Scotia, is another popular destination for those flying from Montreal to Nova Scotia. The J. A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport (YQY) is conveniently located about 13 km northeast of downtown Sidney.
  • Because a flight from Montreal - Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Nova Scotia tends to be a short flight, consider purchasing a ticket aboard Flair. This no-frills airline offers few amenities, but the tickets tend to be the most affordable.
  • You can find similarly priced flights from Montreal to Halifax on both Air Canada and Porter airlines. One advantage of Porter Airlines is its reputation for excellent customer service. In-flight, Porter offers passengers complimentary beer, wine, snacks, soft drinks, and premium coffee.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Montreal to Nova Scotia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Montreal to Nova Scotia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 462 reviews
7.6Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
6.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Boarding pass counter did not open until 2 hrs before flight. We were there 3 hrs before as we like to be early ( eat, relax etc). Due to this the line up was large , thus never got through security till 15 min before boarding. Other than that, everything was great

8.0 ExcellentDarren, Jul 2026
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Boarding pass counter did not open until 2 hrs before flight. We were there 3 hrs before as we like to be early ( eat, relax etc). Due to this the line up was large , thus never got through security till 15 min before boarding. Other than that, everything was great

The agent at check in was very cordial and gave me seat 4a with nobody beside me as I asked if possible

Seats not as comfortable but understand as it was a smaller plane/ short flight. All in all, I’ve never had any issues with Porter. Great company to fly with

We were very offended Reserva check in agent in Calgary. Erroneously profiled and reprimanded for using Reserve line . Hadn't even looked at tickets. We were in fact Reserve passengers

I didn’t receive any help when they messed up and wasn’t honest and the supervisor did absolutely nothing to help me so I had to buy another ticket at $537

The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

Seemed like an old plane. Very noisy. The seat cushions were so old that the metal bracing of the seats were poking through. There was plenty of leg room though.

The only issue had when i mentioned about comfort was the man beside me was on the larger side and took about 1/3 of my seat where i was pressed against the wall/window of the plane for the trip.

I liked the reliability. I liked less the chair comfort...

I didn't have any problems during my flight. My main issue is with airlines in general, they keep offering less and less every year, AirTransat is no different.

We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

I was supose to have a carrey on incluided for each passenger and they made me paid 75$ each at the gate.

I did not like I have been charged for my carry on

It was very good but no tv but the experience was great

The flight crew were very good, polite, and professional. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience left much to be desired. The food was extremely bland—almost tasteless. We chose the non vegetarian .The lasagna was just plain pasta with a tiny garnish and no seasoning. It felt like eating starch only, The bigger issue was with luggage and space. We boarded with three tickets, and while the seats in front of us were nearly empty, all the overhead compartments had already been filled by passengers boarding to the back. This left us and many others with no overhead storage for our carry-ons. Our bags couldn’t fit well under the seats either, which meant we lost the little legroom we had. The result was a horrible, cramped experience—sore knees, no space to stretch, and no way to rest or sleep comfortably. According to the crew this was a rather normal thing. It is obviously normal that people board with handbag and carry on but they should be only allowed to use their overhead compartment and under their seat not the way it is managed that all the spaces in the front of the plane being occupied by the people sitting way back in the plane.

Nice complete meal included and great services. Plus the plane was very clean.

The plane was pretty full, and we dis not have any includes meal for our 4h30 flight? And on-board entertainment wasn't available, there was no TV or plugging to charger your device on the plane. They told us to download an app if we wanted to watch movies but it never connected, that was a disappointment, the r we st was very good though and the crew were really nice!

The connecting flight lay over was 4.00 hours, the gate agent booked me on the next flight which was about to depart at no extra cost.

Liked that it wasnt a full flight but we were asked to check carry on luggage as we were told the flight was full so i did, and that was not true. There was tons of empty overhead bins. No entertainment, and only one drinks and snack service when my ladt flight on aircanada in February, Montréal to Victoria had 2 drink service offers in the 5 and a half hour flight. Why only one this time? It felt very "budget" and cheap

Connection was easy to find and quick. Plane was older but comfortable. The food contained beans again so a similar problem of being in a tin can in the sky after eating beans. Overall flight was uneventful which is great.

Enjoyed the A330 comfort, and the inseat entertainment. Horrible disembarking experience. No gate when we landed to sat on tarmac for 40 minutes, and missed my train.

The food was awful. It had more than 2 hours delay. It was too expensive

Cancelled flight, had to rearrange plans independently and no vouchers offered

The airplane has been replaced and late night layover have been extended from 3 to 7 and the only compensation was a $15 food voucher after most restaurants have been closed, not helping with children after a 18+ hour international flight

On-time boarding, departure, and flight. Electronic notifications about bags for the whole of their own journey too - from when they got accepted into the system through to being loaded onto the plane and then finally being disgorged onto the right carousel. That was an excellent feature.

On time departure with early arrivals. My last flight arrived 20 minutes ahead of schedule which was great due to my long commute home 3+ hours. The cabin crews on all 3 flights were great. See ya in 7 days Air Canada

I wanted to change the dates of my flight and was not able to do. Had to cancel it without getting any refund. Bad customer support and worst experience ever.

Flight left on time, Landed early. Very pleasant experience all round.

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