C$ 158 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
Halifax1 stopC$ 283
Sydney
Sydney1 stopC$ 596
Halifax
Halifax1 stopC$ 283
Sydney
Sydney1 stopC$ 596

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Nova Scotia

Mon, 8 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
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1:05 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.
YOW
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YHZ
7h 35m1 stop
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5:55 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.
YHZ
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YOW
43h 45m2 stops
C$ 283Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 8 Mar
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5:40 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
YOW
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YHZ
28h 10m1 stop
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6:40 a.m. - 7:59 a.m.
YHZ
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YOW
2h 19mdirect
C$ 286Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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5:40 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.
YOW
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YHZ
12h 55m1 stop
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2:10 p.m. - 12:39 a.m.
YHZ
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YOW
11h 29m1 stop
C$ 293Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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9:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
YOW
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YYG
2h 00mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
12:55 p.m. - 2:12 p.m.
YYG
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YOW
2h 17mdirect
C$ 383Porter Airlines
Fri, 30 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
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3:30 p.m. - 6:18 p.m.
YOW
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YQM
1h 48mdirect
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1:40 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
YQM
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YOW
2h 10mdirect
C$ 386Porter Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Porter Airlines Logo
3:30 p.m. - 6:18 p.m.
YOW
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YQM
1h 48mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
1:40 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
YQM
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YOW
2h 10mdirect
C$ 388Porter Airlines
Fri, 30 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
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7:00 a.m. - 12:58 p.m.
YOW
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YQM
4h 58m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
1:40 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
YQM
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YOW
2h 10mdirect
C$ 390Porter Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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5:00 a.m. - 10:49 a.m.
YOW
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YSJ
4h 49m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
5:40 a.m. - 9:23 a.m.
YSJ
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YOW
4h 43m1 stop
C$ 398Air Canada
Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
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5:45 a.m. - 10:48 a.m.
YOW
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YQM
4h 03m1 stop
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5:50 a.m. - 6:56 a.m.
YQM
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YOW
2h 06mdirect
C$ 398Air Canada
Thu, 5 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Air Canada Logo
5:00 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
YOW
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YSJ
7h 40m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:30 a.m. - 5:18 p.m.
YSJ
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YOW
6h 48m1 stop
C$ 404Air Canada
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Nova Scotia departing in June.

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$ 349 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$ 349.

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$ 565, 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 August and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 539 and C$ 529 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 39% 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$ 158
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to Halifax

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$ 483 on average. Morning departures are around 2% 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$ 528.

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$ 270 one-way - C$ 452 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 4 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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Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 406 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.6Food
Airline reviews

It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

6.0 GoodJen, Jan 2026
YTZ - BOS
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It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

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

Organization and the adjusted times but the snacks could be of a bigger portion

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.

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.

Everything was horrible. On the day of my departure, I was denied check-in and boarding because my reservation only showed one of my last names, while my passport contains both. This minor discrepancy could have been easily corrected, but I was informed that no adjustment could be made. As a result, I lost not only my outbound flight but also my return flight and had to purchase a new ticket at a significantly higher cost.

I will not be flying with westjet again. I was uncomfortable in my seat. The position made my back hurt so bad. My wife was able to fit the seatbelt around her with out an extension but was unable to put the tray table down or fit in the seat for that matter. Our bag was smashed and I spent two hours trying to fill out the application for a damaged bag before I gave up. The 80 photos I took would not work and nothing telling me the format to upload them as.. I made the mistake of unpacking the bag before taking photos so no claim for me. Next trip to Canada I will have to use air Canada.

My luggage was damaged 1 wheel was out I can't find it nowhere

Took 3 hours to check in and drop off our suitcases. Half of the passengers were still in line by boarding time. The computer systems and staff were very slow. Staff were also disorganized and kept allowing later flights to skip lines. Suitcases were piling on that several other passengers didn't get their suitcases. Then, we were sitting in the plane for 2 hours and were told that the flight was overbooked. We missed our connecting flight and had to fly the following day but with a stop over. Good thing ONE WestJet customer rep was pleasant and actually knew how to do her job when we wanted to rebook to a direct flight. Thank you to Kim at Toronto airport. Terrible experience at PUJ. Won't go back to Dominican Republic.

Great seats, super comfortable, but no in flight entertainment which was a let down

Airplane is too small. Crew, especially the flight attendant who looked after our area, was not at all friendly and a touch authoratative. She may have been the most gruff flight attendant i've come across in 40 years of business travel

I when to Jamaica for my dad funeral and I did not get my luggage from westjet . I add to buy clothes putting me financial debt i did no want to be in Westjet did not call me to apologize are to inquire about my luggage I am still angry about it

Ground staff was not helpful, but staff at the business counter were excellent.

I selected "carry-on" for a round trip on Kayak, but my return flight on WestJet did not include a carry-on and they would not allow me to add one. My only option was to add a "checked bag" which I had to wait for on the luggage carousel after landing. Not a good experience.

We landed 26 min early. It was awesome! Smooth ride too.

There is no snack and nit much that would be considered gluten free in yiur food selections. One of your snacks should be a gluten free cookie or small bar etc. maybe it was me but I didn’t see any free movies just internet connection and YouTube .

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

Was notified on a timely manner of any changes, if any, of the flight schedules.

We were happy with the service and cost of checking a bag

My original flight was cancelled -- but I have to mention the excellent service I was given by the agent working at check-in who found me an earlier flight -- and helped me navigate security, ensured my baggage kept up with the quick check-in and boarding process -- and just generally made the re-booking process a breeze. Thank you! On flight was fine, but we unfortunately meant no in-flight service -- no water, or coffee (it was an early morning flight...), but the crew was pleasant and accommodating throughout.

No in flight entertainment on a 750 mile flight. Made you join their "program" to get it. It was free on my first leg of the flight from Cincinnati to Toronto. In addition, there was brief period of turbulence that prohibited the crew from serving refreshments. They used that short interruption as an excuse to never serve drinks at all. They had ample time to do so and chose not to. They went around serving half cups of water instead rather than have their carts in the aisle with drinks.

It was great other than the plane was really small

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.

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