C$ 197 Find Cheap Flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia

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Best Nova Scotia Flight Deals from Montreal

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Halifax
Halifax1 stopC$ 336
Sydney
SydneydirectC$ 566
Halifax
Halifax1 stopC$ 336
Sydney
SydneydirectC$ 566

Cheap Flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Montreal to Nova Scotia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to Nova Scotia

Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
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6:45 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.
YUL
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YHZ
5h 40m
1 stop
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11:35 a.m. - 12:44 p.m.
YHZ
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YUL
2h 09mdirect
C$ 336Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
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11:25 a.m. - 8:10 p.m.
YUL
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YHZ
7h 45m
1 stop
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8:30 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
YHZ
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YUL
5h 10m
1 stop
C$ 339Porter Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
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7:00 p.m. - 11:02 p.m.
YUL
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YHZ
27h 02m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 6:48 p.m.
YHZ
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YUL
1h 48mdirect
C$ 342Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Porter Airlines Logo
1:25 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
YUL
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YHZ
1h 45mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
7:05 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.
YHZ
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YUL
2h 09mdirect
C$ 343Porter Airlines
Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Porter Airlines Logo
9:55 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
YUL
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YHZ
1h 45mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
7:05 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.
YHZ
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YUL
2h 09mdirect
C$ 344Porter Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
WestJet Logo
6:45 a.m. - 1:41 a.m.
YUL
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YHZ
17h 56m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
6:00 a.m. - 12:38 a.m.
YHZ
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YUL
19h 38m
1 stop
C$ 346WestJet
Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Porter Airlines Logo
9:55 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
YUL
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YHZ
1h 45mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
7:05 p.m. - 8:14 p.m.
YHZ
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YUL
2h 09mdirect
C$ 347Porter Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
WestJet Logo
7:25 p.m. - 9:25 p.m.
YUL
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YHZ
25h 00m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
8:15 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.
YHZ
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YUL
5h 25m
1 stop
C$ 350WestJet
Sun, 3 May - Tue, 5 May
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8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
YUL
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YYG
1h 30mdirect
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11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
YYG
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YUL
1h 40mdirect
C$ 418Air Canada
Sun, 3 May - Tue, 5 May
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6:00 a.m. - 11:37 a.m.
YUL
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YYG
4h 37m
1 stop
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11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
YYG
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YUL
1h 40mdirect
C$ 426Air Canada
Booking Insights

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.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Nova Scotia from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Halifax, at C$ 243 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 72 hours was C$ 243.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at C$ 362 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia is May, when tickets cost C$ 329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 493 and C$ 489 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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 Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Nova Scotia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 203
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% 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
YUL
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YHZ
Jan 2026
Avoid late night flights for risk of delaying beyond Montreal flight “curfew” after 12 am
JasonFlew with Porter Airlines
YUL
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YHZ
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.

  • 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 evening, when round-trip flights cost C$ 431 on average. Morning departures are around 6% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nova Scotia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 735.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Montreal to Nova Scotia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
7.9
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 412 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Food
6.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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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..

6.0 GoodBeat, Jan 2026
YUL - YVR
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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..

The flight booking code given by Kayak was not the correct one used by the airline. I had to call to get the correct one. It was never sent to me. Totally unacceptable!

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

Much roomer than air Canada! Great flight for the price. No complaints

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

As a first time flyer with Porter I was happy with the service and comfort of the airline.

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Other than wifi no on board entertainment. Will use them again, roomier seats than other airlines and snacks and beverages, better than average

I like it, but the food isn't good. They need to offer more simple things. This bowls that have so many things your don't know what your are eating. The milenials like it, no the rest. And last but not least, they allowed somebody have a huge dog, vey agressive and fidgety in the flight. That's horrible. No animals should be allowed inside the airplane, what about allergies, etc

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

The Turkish was good . I had a problem with air Transat terrible experience for me

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

Onward flight was okay. return from Lisbon was poor as we missed our flight due to a long line at the passport control. Air Transat made no effort to accommodate us even though we were at the passport control 40 minutes prior to the departure.

Very good. A lot better experience then I expected for an economy flight.

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

Thank you for making my first experience very enjoyable. You made it all very pleasant

Great flight great seats will absolutely fly with you again

Porter airlines was good. I didn't have the best experience when booking through airfare assist however, as I got no final confirmation from them that the flight was booked until I called them. Even then, the confirmation code they gave me was incorrect and couldn't be used for check in. On a positive note airfare assist was actually picked up the phone relatively quickly when calling

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 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

The flight was great. I like it when airline capitalism give you information. For someone with flight jitters it really helps. And this captain was very cheery and reassuring. I had trouble understanding the head flight attendant because she spoke very fast. But overall staff were very helpful and kind.

I did the posting for 45 years. I just retired. I’m the only seat in the plane but didn’t have any phone. It has to be mine so imagine seeing 13 hours on the flat seat with a belt that didn’t close all the rest was OK.

They went on strike before time and screwed us big time. Which is not fair. We respect their planned strike but why they went on strike ahead of time ??? Poor garbage management

Awful. As we were boarding we were told the flight was cancelled. Then had to stand in a queue for 3 hours to talk to someone at the kiosk of Air Canada. They were not helpful at all. No empathy. My issue is not with them striking but the total disregard for the chaos and distress late notice caused. No thought on the impact this has caused.

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.

When I came in the front door in Montreal airport I didn't know where to go, first time traveling. Signs were not directing me.

Aircanada was not great. Didn't get anything to eat. No snacks. No entertainment. Horrible checking in.

It was 3 hours late and ruined my plans at destination. Also rough landing.

I had a great experience at YUL Air Canada. The service was top drawer as I needed help to board.

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