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 available flights on this route were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

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 flight time is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 25 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 804 kilometers.

How often do Montreal to Halifax flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Montreal to Halifax route are classified as dropping frequently. This indicates that travelers can often find opportunities for price reductions. Over the trailing 30 days, this route has consistently shown frequent price fluctuations.

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2026-10-02 – 2026-10-04
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Montreal to Halifax: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Halifax

Flights from Montreal to Halifax typically range from $272–$635, with a median fare of $391. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Montreal to Halifax are near the typical level. Only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices may require flexibility or advance planning.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Halifax, 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 three months generally more affordable for this route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 34.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Montreal to Halifax. For journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Montreal to Halifax, including connections, takes approximately 1h 35m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route.

The distance between Montreal and Halifax is 804 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and flight options available.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Halifax

Regular price: CA$368 - CA$545

Prices for flights from Montreal to Halifax are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Montreal to Halifax typically range from CAD 368 to CAD 545. The current lowest deal is CAD 293 with Air Canada, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 6.

now CA$293

Low CA$368

High CA$545

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. Prices are generally 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

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Halifax

Montreal (YUL) - Halifax (YHZ)

Air Canada

CA$1,067

CA$623

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Halifax

Montreal (YUL) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$815

CA$499

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Halifax

Montreal (YUL) - Halifax (YHZ)

Air Canada

CA$887

CA$467

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Halifax

Montreal (YUL) - Halifax (YHZ)

Air Canada

CA$999

CA$477

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Halifax

Montreal (YUL) - Halifax (YHZ)

Air Canada

CA$993

CA$493

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Halifax

Montreal (YUL) - Halifax (YHZ)

Air Canada

CA$925

CA$450

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 25

CA$993 → CA$479

52%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

CA$937 → CA$491

48%

8 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 29

CA$760 → CA$433

43%

13 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 31

CA$793 → CA$481

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Halifax

Montreal - Halifax route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Montreal to Halifax are near the typical level, with a median price of $391.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, January, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from Montreal to Halifax is 1h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 65.5% of recent bookings, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines provides direct flight options for the Montreal to Halifax route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International for a convenient departure to Halifax.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$327

Halifax main airports to arrive at

Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$312

Airports nearby Halifax used as alternative

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (YQM)

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International is a useful alternative, offering a robust schedule as the largest airport in New Brunswick.

📍 ~135 km from Halifax (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$303

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Halifax

$371

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Halifax

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Montreal to Halifax is typically between 28-59 days before departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $304. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $786. Even flights booked 60+ days in advance are typically more expensive, averaging $527.

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 across the trailing quarter was $391. Prices can go higher, with 75% of flights costing $635 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Montreal to Halifax are December and January, with median prices of $204 and $209, respectively. October also shows a favorable median price of $288. The annual median price for this route is $391, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Montreal to Halifax: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Halifax

A typical journey from Montreal to Halifax, including connections, takes approximately 1h 35m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route.

The distance between Montreal and Halifax is 804 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and flight options available.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Halifax

Regular price: CA$368 - CA$545

Prices for flights from Montreal to Halifax are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Montreal to Halifax typically range from CAD 368 to CAD 545. The current lowest deal is CAD 293 with Air Canada, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 6.

now CA$293

Low CA$368

High CA$545

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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Aug

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Dec