Are there direct flights from Montreal to Halifax?

Yes, direct flights are available from Montreal to Halifax. Across the trailing quarter, approximately 34.5% of the observed flights on this route were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers have options for both direct and connecting itineraries.

How many hours is the flight from Montreal to Halifax?

The typical direct flight from Montreal to Halifax has a median duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 6 hours and 25 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is 804 kilometers, which contributes to the relatively short direct flight time.

How often do Montreal to Halifax flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Montreal to Halifax route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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2026-10-11 – 2026-10-12
YMQ - Halifax
46% AI deal score
CA$293
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Montreal to Halifax: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Halifax

Fares for flights from Montreal to Halifax typically range from $272–$635, with a median price of $391. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and about 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Montreal to Halifax.

When looking for the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Halifax, you'll find that December stands out with a median fare of $204. January is also a budget-friendly option, with a median fare of $209. Following these, October offers a median fare of $288, making these months generally more affordable for this route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 34.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time. This means that while direct flights from Montreal to Halifax are available, many travelers will experience at least one connection.

A typical journey from Montreal to Halifax takes approximately 1h 35m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries on the route. The flight covers a distance of 804 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Halifax

Regular price: CA$214 - CA$513

Prices are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Montreal to Halifax typically range from 214 CAD to 513 CAD. The current lowest deal is 291 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Oct 11-Oct 12.

now CA$291

Low CA$214

High CA$513

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Halifax

The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Halifax is January, with a median price of $220. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1115. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CA$220

April

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,115

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Direct flights from Montreal to Halifax

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Halifax

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Halifax

Montreal (YUL) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$646

CA$335

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Halifax

Montreal (YUL) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$637

CA$335

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Halifax

Montreal (YHU) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$690

CA$343

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Halifax

Montreal (YHU) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$555

CA$296

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Halifax

Montreal (YHU) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$554

CA$336

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Halifax

Montreal (YUL) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$399

CA$301

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Montreal to Halifax

2 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 28

CA$676 → CA$343

49%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

CA$637 → CA$335

47%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

CA$633 → CA$335

47%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

CA$548 → CA$296

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Halifax

Montreal - Halifax route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Montreal to Halifax are near the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

December offers the lowest median prices

Historically, December ($204), January ($209), and October ($288) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Direct flights from Montreal to Halifax typically take 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 16h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

About 34.5% of recent fares are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Montreal to Halifax are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Montreal to Halifax.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~CA$293

Halifax main airports to arrive at

Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ)

Cheapest

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Montreal to Halifax.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$293

Airports nearby Halifax used as alternative

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (YQM)

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International is a useful alternative with robust schedules, though it has fewer direct international destinations.

📍 ~135 km from Halifax (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$343

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Halifax

$374

Save $762

Porter Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Halifax

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Montreal to Halifax is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $304. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw an average price of $607, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an even higher average price of $786. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to more favorable pricing.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Montreal to Halifax is considered to be $272 or less. The median price for this route was $391, indicating that about half of all observed prices were higher than this amount. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of prices falling below $635.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Montreal to Halifax are December and January, with median prices of $204 and $209, respectively. October also offered a relatively lower median price of $288. The annual median price for this route was $391, suggesting that these months provide opportunities for savings compared to the yearly average.

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Montreal to Halifax: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Halifax

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Halifax

Regular price: CA$214 - CA$513

Prices are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Montreal to Halifax typically range from 214 CAD to 513 CAD. The current lowest deal is 291 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Oct 11-Oct 12.

now CA$291

Low CA$214

High CA$513

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Halifax

January

Cheapest

Flights from CA$220

April

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,115

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