How many flights from Ottawa to Halifax are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 47% of flights from Ottawa to Halifax were non-stop. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This percentage indicates that direct options are frequently available for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?

A direct flight from Ottawa to Halifax typically takes 1 hour and 54 minutes, covering a distance of 954 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on the other hand, have a median duration of 8 hours and 15 minutes. This significant difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a non-stop option for this route.

How often do cheap flights from Ottawa to Halifax come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Ottawa to Halifax come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find good prices for this destination.

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2026-10-22 – 2026-10-24
YOW - Halifax
68% AI deal score
CA$464
CA$317
Round trip
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YOW - Halifax
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CA$463
CA$317
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YOW - Halifax
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CA$343
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YOW - Halifax
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CA$375
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YOW - Halifax
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CA$471
CA$377
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YOW - Halifax
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YOW - Halifax
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CA$399
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Ottawa to Halifax: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Halifax

For cheap flights from Ottawa to Halifax, fares are typically $295–$561, with a median of $387. Right now, prices are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially good time to consider booking. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Halifax? The data indicates that November and December are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $186. Following these, January also presents a competitive option, with a median fare of $222.

A typical journey from Ottawa to Halifax takes about 1h 54m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 954 kilometers. While some itineraries are non-stop, a meaningful share are non-stop, and the rest connect once, with the median connecting journey taking 15h 52m.

For direct flights from Ottawa to Halifax, 47% of recent fares are non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This indicates a mixed offering where you can find both direct and connecting options, depending on your preference and budget.

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Halifax

Regular price: CA$331 - CA$687

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Ottawa to Halifax is CAD 331 to CAD 687. The current lowest deal is CAD 319 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 24.

now CA$319

Low CA$331

High CA$687

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Halifax

The cheapest month to fly from YOW to YHZ is November, with a median price of $186. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $497. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from CA$186

June

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$497

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ottawa to Halifax

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Halifax

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$565

CA$670

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$557

CA$629

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$473

CA$632

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$553

CA$639

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$290

CA$496

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$317

CA$480

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

CA$464 → CA$316

32%

1 night

Oct 22 - Oct 23

CA$463 → CA$316

32%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

CA$465 → CA$340

27%

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

CA$472 → CA$357

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Halifax

Ottawa - Halifax route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ottawa to Halifax are below the typical level, with a median of $387.

📅 Best time to fly

November and December are historically cheapest

Historically, November and December offer the lowest median prices at $186 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 54m

Direct flights from Ottawa to Halifax typically take 1 hour and 54 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights make up 47% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada provides direct flight options for the Ottawa to Halifax route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Ottawa to Halifax are frequently available, especially in the next 30 days.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for convenient departures to Halifax.

📍 ~0 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$318

Halifax main airports to arrive at

Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ)

Cheapest

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Halifax.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$318

Airports nearby Halifax used as alternative

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (YQM)

Cheapest

Consider Moncton (YQM) as it is the largest airport in New Brunswick with a robust schedule.

📍 ~135 km from Halifax (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$408

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From YOW

Elite

Oct 28

Halifax, Canada

66% AI deal score

$1,581

$1,285

Save $296

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 26

Halifax, Canada

66% AI deal score

$617

$504

Save $113

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 26

Halifax, Canada

65% AI deal score

$1,602

$1,313

Save $289

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 25

Halifax, Canada

65% AI deal score

$1,578

$1,318

Save $260

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 26

Halifax, Canada

50% AI deal score

$1,551

$1,308

Save $243

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 28

Halifax, Canada

49% AI deal score

$1,458

$1,291

Save $167

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 28

Halifax, Canada

49% AI deal score

$1,463

$1,291

Save $172

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 20

Halifax, Canada

49% AI deal score

$1,490

$1,308

Save $182

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 22

Halifax, Canada

49% AI deal score

$1,494

$1,313

Save $181

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 25

Halifax, Canada

49% AI deal score

$1,516

$1,313

Save $203

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 20

Halifax, Canada

49% AI deal score

$1,497

$1,313

Save $184

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 26

Halifax, Canada

49% AI deal score

$1,471

$1,314

Save $157

Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Halifax

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Ottawa to Halifax is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $273. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $674. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also sees higher prices, with an average of $423.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Ottawa to Halifax is considered to be $295 or less. The median price for this route was $387. Prices can go up to $561 or more for flights in the higher price ranges. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, November and December have been the cheapest months to fly from Ottawa to Halifax, both with a median price of $186. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $222. The annual median price for this route is $387, indicating that these months offer significant savings. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

Ottawa to Halifax: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Halifax

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Halifax

Regular price: CA$331 - CA$687

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Ottawa to Halifax is CAD 331 to CAD 687. The current lowest deal is CAD 319 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 24.

now CA$319

Low CA$331

High CA$687

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Halifax

November

Cheapest

Flights from CA$186

June

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$497

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ottawa to Halifax

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Halifax

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$565

CA$670

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$557

CA$629

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$473

CA$632

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$553

CA$639

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$290

CA$496

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$317

CA$480

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

CA$464 → CA$316

32%

1 night

Oct 22 - Oct 23

CA$463 → CA$316

32%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

CA$465 → CA$340

27%

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

CA$472 → CA$357

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Halifax

Ottawa - Halifax route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ottawa to Halifax are below the typical level, with a median of $387.

📅 Best time to fly

November and December are historically cheapest

Historically, November and December offer the lowest median prices at $186 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 54m

Direct flights from Ottawa to Halifax typically take 1 hour and 54 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights make up 47% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada provides direct flight options for the Ottawa to Halifax route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Ottawa to Halifax are frequently available, especially in the next 30 days.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for convenient departures to Halifax.

📍 ~0 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$318

Halifax main airports to arrive at

Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ)

Cheapest

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Halifax.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$318

Airports nearby Halifax used as alternative

Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International (YQM)

Cheapest

Consider Moncton (YQM) as it is the largest airport in New Brunswick with a robust schedule.

Halifax, Canada

49% AI deal score

$1,471

$1,314

Save $157

Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Halifax

Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Halifax

Today’s best flight deals from Ottawa to Halifax

Ottawa to Halifax: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Halifax

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Halifax

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Halifax

Direct flights from Ottawa to Halifax

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Halifax

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Halifax

Ottawa - Halifax route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November and December are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 54m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Halifax main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Halifax used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Halifax

Best Elite deals to Halifax

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Oct 26

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Oct 25

Oct 26

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Halifax

When should I buy Ottawa to Halifax tickets?

How much should a flight from Ottawa to Halifax cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?

How many flights from Ottawa to Halifax are non-stop?

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?

How often do cheap flights from Ottawa to Halifax come up?

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Ottawa to Halifax: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Halifax

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Halifax

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Halifax

Direct flights from Ottawa to Halifax

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Halifax

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Halifax

Ottawa - Halifax route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November and December are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 54m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Halifax main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Halifax used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Halifax

Best Elite deals to Halifax

Oct 28

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 25

Oct 26

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 20

Oct 22

Oct 25

Oct 20

Oct 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Halifax

When should I buy Ottawa to Halifax tickets?

How much should a flight from Ottawa to Halifax cost?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?