C$ 191 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

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Best Nova Scotia Flight Deals from Ottawa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Halifax
Halifax2 stopsC$ 332
Sydney
Sydney1 stopC$ 769
Halifax
Halifax2 stopsC$ 332
Sydney
Sydney1 stopC$ 769

Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Mon, 1 Dec - Thu, 4 Dec
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6:50 a.m. - 4:06 p.m.YOW-YHZ
8h 16m2 stops
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6:00 a.m. - 12:42 a.m.YHZ-YOW
19h 42m1 stop
C$ 332Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
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6:30 p.m. - 9:05 p.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 35mdirect
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10:40 p.m. - 12:42 a.m.YHZ-YOW
27h 02m1 stop
C$ 333Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 21 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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1:20 p.m. - 8:05 p.m.YOW-YHZ
5h 45m1 stop
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11:35 a.m. - 7:54 p.m.YHZ-YOW
9h 19m2 stops
C$ 334Porter Airlines
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Sat, 4 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
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5:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.YOW-YHZ
28h 05m1 stop
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6:10 a.m. - 7:19 a.m.YHZ-YOW
2h 09mdirect
C$ 336Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
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7:00 a.m. - 1:52 p.m.YOW-YHZ
5h 52m2 stops
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8:30 a.m. - 3:04 p.m.YHZ-YOW
7h 34m1 stop
C$ 338Porter Airlines
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Sat, 18 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
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5:55 a.m. - 8:44 p.m.YOW-YHZ
13h 49m1 stop
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6:30 p.m. - 12:22 a.m.YHZ-YOW
6h 52m1 stop
C$ 345WestJet
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Mon, 1 Dec - Thu, 4 Dec
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4:40 p.m. - 7:44 p.m.YOW-YHZ
2h 04mdirect
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1:00 p.m. - 2:21 p.m.YHZ-YOW
2h 21mdirect
C$ 374Air Canada
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Sun, 19 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
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5:55 a.m. - 10:39 p.m.YOW-YHZ
15h 44m1 stop
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6:30 p.m. - 12:22 a.m.YHZ-YOW
6h 52m1 stop
C$ 383WestJet
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Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
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10:05 a.m. - 1:02 p.m.YOW-YYG
1h 57mdirect
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1:45 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.YYG-YOW
2h 10mdirect
C$ 479Air Transat
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Thu, 16 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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6:00 a.m. - 10:22 a.m.YOW-YYG
3h 22m1 stop
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11:25 a.m. - 5:07 p.m.YYG-YOW
6h 42m2 stops
C$ 486Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Nova Scotia flights

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

What is the cheapest Ottawa 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 Ottawa found in the last 72 hours was to Halifax, at C$ 326 round-trip. The most popular route is from Ottawa (YOW) to Halifax (YHZ), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was C$ 326.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ottawa 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.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 459, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Nova Scotia is February, when tickets cost C$ 401 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 550 and C$ 539 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nova Scotia on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Ottawa to Nova Scotia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Nova Scotia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 191
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to Charlottetown

FAQs - booking Nova Scotia flights

  • What are good destination cities when I fly from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    When you fly from Ottawa to Nova Scotia, two primary cities that might be your destination in Nova Scotia are Halifax and Sydney. Halifax is the capital city and a major economic center, located in approximately the center of the southern shore of Nova Scotia. Sydney, on the other hand, is towards the northern tip of Nova Scotia, and a much smaller town. Both of these cities are, however, places where you can board a cruise ship.

  • What airports will I be dealing with when I fly from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    When you are flying out of Ottawa, you will most likely be departing from the Ottawa McDonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). This airport serves as a hub for Porter Airlines and a focus city for Air Canada. You may be landing at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) or the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport (YQY). YHZ serves as a hub for PAL Airlines, Air Canada Express, Zoom Airlines, and Jazz, among others.

  • Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

    When you fly from Ottawa to Halifax, you'll be able to find a number of direct flights operated by either Porter Airlines or Air Canada. However, it is unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight to Sydney. Flights from Ottawa to Sydney generally have at least one stop in cities such as Toronto and Montreal. The best Ottawa to Sydney flights are generally operated by Air Canada.

  • For my flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia, is the departure airport kid-friendly?

    For those passengers travelling from Ottawa to Nova Scotia with small children, you can take advantage of the Children's Play Area at the Ottawa McDonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Located near Gate 19, this indoor playground can distract and entertain your kids as you wait for your trans-Canada flight. It can also help children burn off excess energy before boarding the plane.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Nova Scotia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 at night, when round-trip flights cost C$ 332 on average. Morning departures are around 1% 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$ 388.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nova Scotia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Ottawa to the following destinations at these prices or less: Halifax C$ 273 one-way - C$ 414 round-trip; Moncton C$ 259 one-way - C$ 472 round-trip; Charlottetown C$ 390 one-way - C$ 451 round-trip
  • If you are trying to save money when you fly from Ottawa to Halifax, Nova Scotia, consider a Porter Classic Basic ticket aboard Porter Airlines. These inexpensive tickets do not allow either checked baggage or carry-on baggage, but limit you to one personal item.
  • For travelers dealing with the challenges of a hidden disability, you can get assistance at the Ottawa McDonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) by signing up for the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Program. The lanyard that you wear on the day of travel will let YOW and airplane staff know that you need assistance, time, and patience.
  • If you are trying to choose between Air Canada and Porter Airlines on your flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia, keep in mind that Porter Airlines has earned itself a reputation for excellent in-flight service, serving its passengers complimentary snacks as well as premium coffee, tea, juice, beer, and wine.
  • If sustainability is important to you as you travel from Ottawa to Nova Scotia, consider choosing a flight aboard Air Canada. This airline makes concerted efforts to leave less carbon in the atmosphere and to create less paper and plastic waste in flight.
  • The Ottawa McDonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) features one exclusive lounge in the airport, the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge. In order to access this lounge, you need to be a member of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Club. If you fly frequently on Air Canada, consider purchasing an annual membership to this club.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa 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.
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7.9
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 363 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.6Food
7.9Comfort
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025YDF - YHZ
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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.

This flight to St. Johns was really good. Boarding was a breeze. We left spot on time. Seats were actually pretty good. Recliner further than I expected. Three more flights to go we will see if this is the status quo for Porter.👍

I was not happy with AirfareAssist, the agency that kayak advised me would be handling my booking. I was advised by porter airlines that I had been overcharged for the Basic express , a option that I had asked airfare assist to help arrange after I realized that the basic fare I had chosen with porter did not include a carryon. At each checkin porter advised I had been overcharged for this . They advised that money would be refunded to my credit card, however, this is not likely to happen as it is not my name and credit card that appeared on the porter invoice, but that of another individual/agent. When airfare assist was arranging the basic express with porter on my behalf, they asked me to confirm that I agreed to pay $263 USD for this. I did agree, as I was advised this was needed to proceed. When I checked the invoice on the porter website and saw that it was not my name and credit card on the invoice, I was advised that this was how airfareassist processed the payment. The Porter invoice indicated a billed amount of $126USD I will not use Kayak or their designated AirfareAssist again

Our flight was delayed by a bit. I appreciated that we were kept informed on why periodically. Boarding was fine. I overheard one flight attendant sounding very rude to a passenger who was not paying attention to the safety demonstration. The snacks were minimal as it was a short flight. There was no entertainment. Overall the flight was good back to LGA.

There was a 5 hour delay. Missed connection and now an almost 21 hour lay over!

The flight was fine see earlier note for the problem

Three hours on the tarmac with almost zero communication from the cockpit. Not when offered a water in the interim. In my 67 years of flying all over the world the worst experience ever. The plane was half empty, however had to pay for seats to sit next to my girlfriend. Extra to take a carry on. I would never fly Porter again even for free.

All good the seats a little tight and no I pad screen

Everything was good except the fact you charge more for a carry on bag vs a check in bag and to top it off in US$ that was not impressive

Our flight was cancelled at the last minute for maintenance reasons and we were rebooked on a late flight when we purposefully booked our flight to be home early due to work.

This has been the worst experience I’ve ever had. Basically, I lost my round-trip tickets because one of my last names was missing, and you didn’t allow me to correct it. I had to purchase a full ticket again. Once I get home, I will start legal proceedings against you.

The crew were polite and courteous. The Pilot did an excellent landing. It was very smooth and gentle. My only regret is that I was charged twice for my luggage . The attendant gave me no receipt . I didn't realize until I was about to board. How can this be resolved? Thank you.

Very smooth flights Toronto to Rome and return. Crews were great, food was fine but very narrow seats and limited leg room. Aisle seats on our return helped with a bit more space.

YUL AIRPORT is the worst. 1 Hr to Get out of the plane, 1 Hr To Cross the Border. 1Hr waiting to be pick up curbside. Trafic is ubeliveble.

It’s ok just the boarding point is far too far

Check in slow even though completed online check in, there was no bag drop available so had to query for 90mins as only 2 staff on desks.

Flying to a far away destination is a miracle in itself, so please take these with a grain of salt. The seats are a bit tired, and need a freshen up. The entertainment could be a bit newer, especially with all services available now. The food really is where we need help. But again, flying is a privilege, so all is good.

Not so much porter it's your site! Not good

They are a sister company with Air Transat and the two companies do not work well together. If you have any issues the two companies will blame each other and you will miss your flights. The help line does not help

Never book through a third party. Book through Air transats website. Terrible process to get help and many issues happen with them and sister companies because half the flights you book with them aren’t even through air transat.

I like how spacious the plane was but I did not like the fact that there was no entertainment

No dogs! Can we have no dogs in the cabin? Why was there a yappy little dog behind me? Lucky I had ear plugs. Sorry for others without

In spite of purchasing premium, I felt it was perhaps the most uncomfortable seat I have flown in. The base was either broken or poorly made and had no support. Even placing pillows and blankets on the seat (1D aisle) didn’t help. It made for a long and mostly sleepless six hour flight. Crew also were very loudly talking to each other through the night making it very hard to sleep. It was purchased for the price, so I get the risk, but was not impressed.

Friendly helpful crew but that did not make up for cramped, uncomfortable seating. Anyone over 5.5 feet and 150lbs is going to feel crammed into the tiny space they have allotted for seating unless you are a special rewards customer, then you get the properly human size seats. With the outrageous price of flying these days, even in economy, the very least they can do is provide you with a comfortable seating experience. Especially since if there is any kind of delay on the ground you're likely to be stuck there even longer than your scheduled flight time.

Good value, minor delay due to waiting for inbound plane but they gave accurate information about wait time. Able to switch to a seat by my husband thanks to a kind flight attendant

Absolutely terrible, from the customer service to boarding the plane. On the phone, there was some mishaps with getting in my correct date and they did not help me retrieve a refund or any assistance. I’m gonna be reporting to all my followers and family around the region of Los Angeles to New York.

Arrival at Comox from, London,ON 6 hours later... No bueano

Check in through Kayak is IMPOSSIBLE due to the fact that Kayak & the airline of your choosing have different confirmation and reservation codes. You have to call the airline to find your actual information. My brand new KOBO Libra Colour 2 was destroyed somewhere in the security line. When I put it in the bin it was fine, and when I received it back, the screen was destroyed. Awesome. The boarding was a nightmare as people rushed to the gates prior the their boarding zones. I was seated between a father daughter duo who when I suggested I move to either side so they aren’t separated they said “no, we chose this on purpose.” They proceeded to talk over me, pass things over me, use my foot space, and lean on both sides. When we landed, the father was one of the first up, even though we were in the middle/back area. He then rushes his daughter to the point she quite literally clammers over me so they can push through people. The food was off putting: spinach & ricotta in a red sauce is a weird choice. The bun was fine. Tony’s chocolates were a great choice, though. The first flight was terrible. The second flight was much better. I was in a state after the first flight, and two of the flight attendants did a great job supporting the intense nausea I was suffering from by providing a large bag of ice and multiple ginger ales.

Generally good. However. The flight left 30 mins behind schedule with no reason given.

Flight delayed, missed my pick-up had to Uber, plus missed dinner and medication, so sad!

Flying with Air Canada is still better than the discount airlines like Flair. The seats are more comfortable and the on-board entertainment is better, with each seat having a built in screen and lots of content to watch. Onboard WIFI is also great to have, as well as plugs for charging. I think passengers in general are getting better at not bringing too much luggage onboard, and Air Canada is better at managing this without customers feeling like they are being taken advantage of with extra fees. I have travelled on different airlines and all seem to be loading faster, with fewer people bringing both a carry on and a personal item. Now I just bring one item and it fits under the seat so I don't need to worry about finding a place in the overhead bins. Overall, across the industry, asking customers to pay for carry on baggage is fair because it allows customers to only pay for what they need, and it helps to keep the planes on time. Kudos to Air Canada for its approach - the desired result is achieved without customers feeling that they are being surprised and caught with unexpected extra fees.

Due to the strike by AC flight attendants, my flight was cancelled. Very disappointing! A refund is being processed. This was not a Kayak issue. I will be sure to come back to Kayak in the future.

Last minute cancellation, followed by last minute delay with the rescheduled flight. Both due to interval operation issues. Poor resolution.Very disappointing.

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.

Staff was very courteous and kept things organized. We will definitely use Air Canada for further travel

Great flights. 90 minute departure delay for maintenance issues, not a great start but, afer that very good. Didn't pay extra for seats and lucked into a window and an aisle seat. Price was excellent at the super low economy level.

Just a little improvement on food but everything is excellent

Everything was fine, crew was great. Always appreciate an on-time flight.

They lost my checked in luggage, why do I pay for my cargo not arriving at the same destination as me?

Poor planning meant the plane was delayed an hour, then a thunder storm started and the ground staff couldn't work. Eventual arrival in Santiago was 3 hours late resulting in missed connections and the need to buy new tickets.

Very bead I am going to Vancouver to toronto. Not boarding receive. Before flight ✈️ time I have to take boarding. Boarding manager asking me pay $89 . Just flight ✈️ time before I pay .after provided the Boarding pass. Flair Airlines management not good. But kayak is best application.

Not good Even after I made my booking, I was charged $90 for my boarding pass. I have collected boarding pass i pay $90 near . Flair airline not good. Without pay no boarding pass.

The flight was smooth, but the seats are not comfortable. I was not able to sleep. The sizes for the personal item and carry-on are way smaller than other airlines.

Leg room was terrible and seats very narrow. Flight was also delayed.

The worst airline experience that I ever had in my life. The fare was cheap but boy do you pay for it when it comes to baggages, carry-ons, food on board and lack of available staff at check-in. Almost every other passenger on my flight had the same complaints and experience. We all bonded discussing our displeasure. My husband and I will definitely not be traveling with Flair Airlines. We'll take anyone else.

The most uncomfortable plane I ever fly on. The seats won't even recline a little. For a 5 hrs flight at night and tired it felt like torture

Seats in 1 res are dispersed all over the plane, even child was across

Personally, I will not use this fight again. The service is poor, you have to buy even water. They don't provide anything even sneak, you have to buy. They said Personally items for 7 kg. Then they use some measurements, if you have 7kg and if it's not getting inside of their measurements, you have to pay 80$ this is robbery. I will prefer other flight then this. I am désappointement taking this airplane.

It’s a shameful company. It ask as to go to counter to take the boarding pass, they simply send it by email, just to check the bags’ size in a smaller than normal template. DONT USE FLAIR! It will be more expensive than normal airlines at the end.

flight was okay, no wifi, no free drinks but worst of all they lost my son's bike for four days. Customer service was nonexistent - call a number that leaves you on perpetual hold, there's no baggage folks in the baggage claims area (in vancouver). we went up to international and nobody was at ticketing, went to domestic and they had us fill out a form. they could not tell us where the bag was. Anyway, highly recommend you drop an airtag for anything that's worth more than $500. My son's bike costs a lot more than that to replace; I was on pins and needles for four days.

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