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 stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection. Travelers preferring direct routes should consider this when planning their journey.

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

A direct flight from Ottawa to Halifax typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes, covering a distance of 954 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on the other hand, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 8 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options for their journey.

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 one where deals appear often. Travelers can typically expect regular opportunities to find more affordable fares for this destination. This consistent availability makes it easier for passengers to plan their trips within a reasonable budget.

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2026-10-11 – 2026-10-14
YOW - Halifax
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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$297 - CA$685

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

The regular price range for this route is between 297 CAD and 685 CAD. The current lowest deal is 276 CAD with WestJet, for travel from Oct 16-Oct 24.

now CA$276

Low CA$297

High CA$685

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$328

CA$379

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$354

CA$529

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$359

CA$572

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$358

CA$576

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$516

CA$590

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$356

CA$446

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

CA$455 → CA$271

40%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

CA$449 → CA$275

39%

5 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 15

CA$447 → CA$275

38%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

CA$446 → CA$275

38%

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 price of $387.

📅 Best time to fly

November and December offer the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 54m

The typical direct flight from Ottawa to Halifax takes 1 hour 54 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct and connecting flights

47% of recent flights on this route are direct, 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 appear frequently for this route

Historically, flight deals for Ottawa to Halifax appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

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

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Sep 26

Halifax, Canada

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$1,008

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From YOW

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Oct 02

Halifax, Canada

76% AI deal score

$1,632

$972

Save $660

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Business Class

From YOW

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Sep 29

Halifax, Canada

76% AI deal score

$1,652

$979

Save $673

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Business Class

From YOW

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Sep 25

Halifax, Canada

76% AI deal score

$1,844

$1,061

Save $783

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Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Sep 27

Halifax, Canada

76% AI deal score

$1,830

$1,061

Save $769

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Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Sep 30

Halifax, Canada

76% AI deal score

$811

$533

Save $278

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Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Sep 27

Halifax, Canada

75% AI deal score

$1,585

$975

Save $610

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 06

Halifax, Canada

75% AI deal score

$1,569

$979

Save $590

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Business Class

From YOW

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Sep 30

Halifax, Canada

75% AI deal score

$1,599

$979

Save $620

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Business Class

From YOW

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Sep 27

Halifax, Canada

75% AI deal score

$1,633

$980

Save $653

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Business Class

From YOW

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Sep 27

Halifax, Canada

75% AI deal score

$1,589

$981

Save $608

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 14

Halifax, Canada

75% AI deal score

$1,581

$985

Save $596

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 observed was $273. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $674 and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $744. Booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, at approximately $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 historically stands at $387. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $561 or less. Travelers aiming for a more budget-friendly option should target fares below the $295 threshold.

Historically, November and December have been the cheapest months to fly from Ottawa to Halifax, both showing a median price of $186. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $222. The annual median price for this route is $387, indicating that these months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider planning their trips during these months.

Ottawa to Halifax: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Halifax

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Halifax

Regular price: CA$297 - CA$685

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

The regular price range for this route is between 297 CAD and 685 CAD. The current lowest deal is 276 CAD with WestJet, for travel from Oct 16-Oct 24.

now CA$276

Low CA$297

High CA$685

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

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$328

CA$379

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$354

CA$529

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$359

CA$572

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$358

CA$576

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$516

CA$590

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Halifax

Ottawa (YOW) - Halifax (YHZ)

Porter Airlines

CA$356

CA$446

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

CA$455 → CA$271

40%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

CA$449 → CA$275

39%

5 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 15

CA$447 → CA$275

38%

5 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 20

CA$446 → CA$275

38%

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 price of $387.

📅 Best time to fly

November and December offer the lowest median prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 54m

The typical direct flight from Ottawa to Halifax takes 1 hour 54 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct and connecting flights

47% of recent flights on this route are direct, 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 appear frequently for this route

Historically, flight deals for Ottawa to Halifax appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

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

75% AI deal score

$1,581

$985

Save $596

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 offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 54m

Mixed availability of direct and connecting flights

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently 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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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 offer the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 54m

Mixed availability of direct and connecting flights

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently 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

Sep 26

Oct 02

Sep 29

Sep 25

Sep 27

Sep 30

Sep 27

Oct 06

Sep 30

Sep 27

Sep 27

Oct 14

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?