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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 383
Typical prices: C$ 449-C$ 642
Porter Airlines
Mon 19/11Fri 23/11
YYT - YHZ • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 383
Typical prices: C$ 448-C$ 642
Porter Airlines
Sun 25/11Sun 2/12
YYT - YHZ • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air Canada and Porter Airlines. Average duration is 2h 16m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 14% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 424 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 23m (one-way)
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. John's to Halifax

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Porter Airlines Logo
3:15 p.m. - 4:59 p.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 14mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
12:15 p.m. - 2:34 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 49mdirect
C$ 383Porter Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Porter Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:44 a.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 14mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
9:05 p.m. - 11:26 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 51mdirect
C$ 383Porter Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Porter Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:44 a.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 14mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
9:05 p.m. - 11:24 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 49mdirect
C$ 385Porter Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:44 a.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 14mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 p.m. - 11:26 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 51mdirect
C$ 403Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:44 a.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 14mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 p.m. - 11:26 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 51mdirect
C$ 403Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:44 a.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 14mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 p.m. - 11:26 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 51mdirect
C$ 407Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Air Canada Logo
1:35 p.m. - 3:21 p.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 16mdirect
Air Canada Logo
8:05 a.m. - 10:32 a.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 57mdirect
C$ 410Air Canada
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Air Canada Logo
7:40 a.m. - 9:26 a.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 16mdirect
Air Canada Logo
8:05 a.m. - 10:32 a.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 57mdirect
C$ 410Air Canada
Wed, 23 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
Air Transat Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 15mdirect
Air Transat Logo
12:15 p.m. - 2:34 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 49mdirect
C$ 503Air Transat
Wed, 23 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
Air Transat Logo
7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.YYT  St John's-YHZ Halifax Intl
2h 15mdirect
Air Transat Logo
9:05 p.m. - 11:24 p.m.YHZ  Halifax Intl-YYT St John's
1h 49mdirect
C$ 503Air Transat
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Price, demand, and travel trends for St. John's to Halifax flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. John's to Halifax?

Round-trip flights from St. John's to Halifax typically range from C$ 449 to C$ 642. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 383, on Porter Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. John's to Halifax?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. John's to Halifax. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. John's to Halifax?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from St. John's to Halifax at C$ 459 round-trip.
•April (C$ 617) and July (C$ 575) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 34% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from St. John's to Halifax the cheapest?

Flights from St. John's to Halifax are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. John's to Halifax

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Porter Airlines

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jennifer Bain

Jennifer Bain

Expert on YYT

Jennifer Bain is a Canadian travel writer who takes at least 50 flights a year and has proudly visited all 13 of Canada's provinces and territories. She is a former newspaper travel editor who has written three travel books. Jennifer is the Canada editor for U.S.-based National Parks Traveler and freelances for numerous other outlets.

Jody Robbins

Jody Robbins

Expert on YHZ

Recognized as the Canadian Travel Media of the Year by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (2024), Jody is an award-winning travel and lifestyles writer based in Calgary. She’s spent the last two decades racking up the air miles, living in Japan, England and managing a European sales channel for a not-so-glamorous audio-visual company.

Key details for St. John's to Halifax flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 194
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from St. John's to Halifax

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Your St. John's to Halifax flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from St. John's to Halifax?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. John's to Halifax:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:16 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 10:01 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 16m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from St. John's to Halifax?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. John's to Halifax.

  • How long does a flight from St. John's to Halifax take?

    A direct flight from St. John's to Halifax takes 2h 16m, covering 1,417 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. John's to Halifax?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a St. John's to Halifax flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. John's to Halifax range from C$ 449 to C$ 642, with an average of C$ 531 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 449 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute St. John's to Halifax flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the C$ 531 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. John's to Halifax?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 424 round-trip via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared to C$ 532 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from St. John's to Halifax?

    Air Canada is the only airline operating St. John's to Halifax flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from St. John's to Halifax?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from St. John's to Halifax?

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

  • How are flight departures from St. John's to Halifax spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on St. John's to Halifax flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from St. John's to Halifax changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 383 to C$ 1,601. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from St. John's to Halifax looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. John's to Halifax are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 242, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Halifax Intl Airport (YHZ)?

    Halifax Intl Airport (YHZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 104 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. John's to Halifax?

    Flights from St. John's to Halifax usually depart from St John's (YYT) and arrive at Halifax Intl (YHZ).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from St. John's to Halifax?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from St. John's to Halifax?

    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 St. John's to Halifax route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. John's to Halifax pass through?

    Connecting flights from St. John's to Halifax most commonly pass through:

    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 86% of one-stop connections
    • Ottawa (YOW) – 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. John's to Halifax?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from St. John's to Halifax. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 502 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 562, a difference of C$ 60.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from St. John's to Halifax?

    2 airlines operate flights between St. John's and Halifax. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Air Canada
    • Porter Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from St. John's to Halifax?

    Flying via Ottawa (YOW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 23m, compared with 11h 30m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • Which popular places can I visit in Halifax?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on St. John's to Halifax flights?

    Among airlines operating St. John's 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.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on St. John's to Halifax flights?

    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

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

  • What transport options can I get to Halifax downtown from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)?

    Once you arrive at the airport and want to go around the city, you have several transport options you can choose from to get downtown. This includes taxis and public transport, including buses Services that run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and depart every four hours from Silver Dart Dr at Halifax Airport and terminate at Duke St before Albemarle St. You can also rent a car at the airport.

  • Do flights from St. John's to Halifax consider people with special needs?

    Inclusivity for people with special needs, like those with limited mobility, has been well considered. The airports have wheelchairs and reserved parking and offer assistance with movement for people with limited mobility. The airlines, including Air Canada, have wheelchairs, and one can carry their own if they want to have comfortable flights.

  • Which cities are near Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to explore?

    Halifax Stanfield International Airport serves several cities in Nova Scotia, including Dartmouth, Halifax, Truro, Hantsport, Chester, Wolfville, Kentville, Lunenburg, Parrsboro, and Springhill. These cities are less than approximately 180 km from the airport, and one can easily connect to them. Transportation options from the airport to these cities include taxis, ride-sharing services, airport shuttles, and car rentals.

  • Can I upgrade from Business class to First class when I have already booked my flight from St. John's to Halifax with Air Canada?

    Even if you already booked a business class with Air Canada, you can easily upgrade to First class. Air Canada will notify you if the class is still available in case you want to upgrade so that you can fly more comfortably. It even saves money because it is cheaper than the initial first-class ticket.

Your guide to booking St. John's to Halifax flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average C$ 502, about C$ 60 less than Tuesday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 4 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. John's to Halifax trip for November. Fares historically average C$ 459 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 158 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 424 round-trip on this route – about C$ 108 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Most flights from St. John's to Halifax use St. John's International Airport St. John's as the main departure airport and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in Halifax as the main arrival airport.
  • Apart from being the main international airport in Halifax, Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is also the main hub for several airlines. The airlines include Air Canada Express, Maritime Air Charter, Cougar Helicopters, and PAL Airlines. Air Canada is one of the airlines that fly from St. John's to Halifax.
  • Passengers traveling from St. John's to Halifax who are pet lovers for pets like house cats and small dogs using Porter Airlines are well catered since the airline is pet friendly. However, your pet must be less than 10 kg, and it is recommended to book approximately twenty-four hours before your departure time.
  • Air Canada would be the best airline to use if you are traveling from St. John's to Halifax with children. Air Canada has various facilities and services that would make St. John's to Halifax with our kids more comfortable. For example, children's fare charges have discounts, and they allow baby bassinets and baby carriers.
  • If you arrive at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) after your flight from St. John's to Halifax late at night tired, you don’t need to panic because there are many hotels near the airport where you can check in to rest. These include Alt Hotel Halifax Airport and Quality Inn Halifax Airport, which are less than two miles from the airport, and you can enjoy their services.

Prefer to fly direct from St. John's to Halifax?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from St John's Airport to Halifax Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

St John's to Halifax Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

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Direct returns

Halifax Intl to St John's

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

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