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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Halifax:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:26 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 10:46 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Halifax:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Ottawa to Halifax takes 1h 56m, covering 1,535 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Halifax range from C$ 442 to C$ 626, with an average of C$ 525 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 442 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 30% above the route average of C$ 525. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 442 round-trip via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared to C$ 531 for direct.

Air Canada is the only airline operating Ottawa to Halifax flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 30–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Ottawa to Halifax flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 395 to C$ 967. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ottawa to Halifax are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 242, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Halifax Intl Airport (YHZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Dollar

Flights from Ottawa to Halifax usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Halifax Intl (YHZ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ottawa to Halifax route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

One-stop flights from Ottawa to Halifax most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Island (YTZ) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 2% of one-stop connections

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Ottawa to Halifax route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 503 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 557, a difference of C$ 54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Ottawa and Halifax. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Porter Airlines
• Air Canada

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 4h 54m via Toronto Island (YTZ) and 7h 50m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa (Atlantic Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Halifax are Scotiabank Centre, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, and Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Halifax on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Halifax flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

You can take a taxi from outside the arrivals area, which will charge a fixed fare based on the zone you’re travelling to. Halifax is part of zone 14, so a taxi ride from the airport will cost C$ 64, HST included. To confirm how much you will pay for the trip or the zone you're travelling to, visit the ground transportation kiosk located in the arrivals area of the domestic terminal.

From Halifax Airport, you can take a bus to get to the city centre. Public MetroX bus 320 leaves from the airport every 30min during peak hours and every 60min the rest of the day, and a one-way ticket costs C$ 3.50. The exact fare must be paid to the bus driver. Alternatively, you can take a private bus to the city centre. Maritime Bus runs a seasonal route from May to October, and a one-way ticket costs C$ 22, which you can purchase online.

Car rental companies at Halifax Airport have offices located on the lower level. Alamo, National, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise and Hertz are all available from the airport.

Most play areas for kids are located in the departures area, on the first floor after security. However, passengers travelling with children can also visit the public observation deck on the top level by taking the elevator across from the bookstore. There's also a shop in the arrivals hall where you can buy toys called KidsWorks.

From Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Ottawa, there are 5 ways to travel: bus, tram, taxi, vehicle, and towncar. The bus, which takes 34 minutes and costs about 3 CAD, is the least expensive option. The quickest and most affordable method to get from Ottawa Airport to Downtown Ottawa is via cab, which takes 14 minutes and costs about 28 CAD.

Yes, in addition to the long-term parking lot, all garages at the Ottawa International Airport offer handicap parking for cars with a valid disability license plate or placard. The elevator lobbies are also adjacent to the parking areas for people with impairments. The YOW airport also offers wheelchair services, although people who require these services should make the request with their airlines in advance.