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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Halifax that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:15 pm - 10:00 pmYOW-YHZ
1h 45mnonstop
5:40 pm - 6:30 pmYHZ-YOW
1h 50mnonstop
$247Flair Airlines
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Sun, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 17
7:30 pm - 10:22 pmYOW-YHZ
1h 52mnonstop
5:30 am - 6:48 amYHZ-YOW
2h 18mnonstop
$249Porter Airlines
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Thu, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 3
7:30 pm - 10:22 pmYOW-YHZ
1h 52mnonstop
2:40 pm - 8:29 pmYHZ-YOW
6h 49m1 stop
$255Porter Airlines
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Thu, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 3
2:45 pm - 8:40 pmYOW-YHZ
4h 55m1 stop
8:30 am - 5:44 pmYHZ-YOW
10h 14m2 stops
$256Porter Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 7
7:30 pm - 10:22 pmYOW-YHZ
1h 52mnonstop
6:30 am - 7:48 amYHZ-YOW
2h 18mnonstop
$260Porter Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 7
5:25 pm - 12:57 amYOW-YHZ
6h 32m1 stop
2:40 pm - 8:29 pmYHZ-YOW
6h 49m1 stop
$264Porter Airlines
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Thu, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 3
7:15 pm - 10:00 pmYOW-YHZ
1h 45mnonstop
5:40 pm - 6:30 pmYHZ-YOW
1h 50mnonstop
$275Flair Airlines
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Sun, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 24
12:50 pm - 3:44 pmYOW-YHZ
1h 54mnonstop
9:30 pm - 10:39 pmYHZ-YOW
2h 09mnonstop
$366Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 7
12:50 pm - 3:44 pmYOW-YHZ
1h 54mnonstop
9:30 pm - 10:39 pmYHZ-YOW
2h 09mnonstop
$389Air Canada
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Fri, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 7
3:55 pm - 6:03 amYOW-YHZ
13h 08m2 stops
8:20 am - 12:10 amYHZ-YOW
16h 50m2 stops
$1,887WestJet
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 24

Flights from Ottawa to Halifax - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Halifax to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?

The average price of all flights from Ottawa to Halifax clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Ottawa to Halifax, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ottawa, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Halifax?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Ottawa to Halifax, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Halifax is May, where tickets cost $202 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $415 and $323 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ottawa to Halifax?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $271, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Halifax?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Ottawa to Halifax, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Halifax, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 154 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$136
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Ottawa to Halifax

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Halifax based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Halifax

  • How may travellers get to Ottawa International Airport from the city centre?

    From Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Downtown Ottawa, there are 5 ways to travel: bus, tram, taxi, vehicle, and towncar. The bus, which takes 34 minutes and costs about 3 CAD, is the least expensive option. The quickest and most affordable method to get from Ottawa Airport to Downtown Ottawa is via cab, which takes 14 minutes and costs about 28 CAD.

  • Are there any accessible services offered at Ottawa International Airport for those going from Ottawa to Halifax who have disabilities?

    Yes, in addition to the long-term parking lot, all garages at the Ottawa International Airport offer handicap parking for cars with a valid disability license plate or placard. The elevator lobbies are also adjacent to the parking areas for people with impairments. The YOW airport also offers wheelchair services, although people who require these services should make the request with their airlines in advance.

  • Where do I take a taxi from Halifax Airport to get to the city centre?

    You can take a taxi from outside the arrivals area, which will charge a fixed fare based on the zone you’re travelling to. Halifax is part of zone 14, so a taxi ride from the airport will cost C$ 64, HST included. To confirm how much you will pay for the trip or the zone you're travelling to, visit the ground transportation kiosk located in the arrivals area of the domestic terminal.

  • What public transportation can I take from Halifax Airport to get to the city centre?

    From Halifax Airport, you can take a bus to get to the city centre. Public MetroX bus 320 leaves from the airport every 30min during peak hours and every 60min the rest of the day, and a one-way ticket costs C$ 3.50. The exact fare must be paid to the bus driver. Alternatively, you can take a private bus to the city centre. Maritime Bus runs a seasonal route from May to October, and a one-way ticket costs C$ 22, which you can purchase online.

  • Where do I rent a car at Halifax Airport?

    Car rental companies at Halifax Airport have offices located on the lower level. Alamo, National, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise and Hertz are all available from the airport.

  • Are there any play areas for children in the arrivals area of Halifax Airport?

    Most play areas for kids are located in the departures area, on the first floor after security. However, passengers travelling with children can also visit the public observation deck on the top level by taking the elevator across from the bookstore. There's also a shop in the arrivals hall where you can buy toys called KidsWorks.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Halifax?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Halifax was $136 for a one-way ticket and $247 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ottawa and Halifax?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Ottawa to Halifax. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ottawa to Halifax?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Halifax flight route: American Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, Finnair, Alaska Airlines, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Halifax?

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Halifax flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Halifax?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Halifax.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ottawa to Halifax?

    There are nonstop flights from Ottawa to Halifax on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Halifax, Porter Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Halifax are Porter Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $334 and an overall rating of 7.7, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $321 and an overall rating of 6.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Halifax?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Halifax.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Halifax?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Halifax from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Halifax?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Halifax with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline. Booking your flights between Ottawa and YHZ can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Halifax?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Halifax from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Halifax

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $81 or less one-way and $252 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Ottawa to Halifax, the vast majority of passengers choose to arrive through Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Passengers travelling at YHZ Airport from significant Ottawa airports, such Ottawa International Airport (YOW), can easily explore nearby cities like Dartmouth, Truro, and Hantsport by taxi, bus, or rental vehicle.
  • Although there are alternative airports, like Charlottetown Airport (YYG), that connect travellers to Halifax from Ottawa, the bulk of corporate customers to Halifax opt to fly into YHZ Airport. Due to its proximity to Halifax city centre, where the majority of business offices are situated in Canada's province of Nova Scotia, YHZ Airport is a favorite among business visitors.
  • Most people who take a flight from Ottawa to Halifax do so from Ottawa International Airport. Although there are other neighboring airports, such as Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL), that may connect travellers from Ottawa International Airport, many travellers prefer YOW Airport due to its superior access to more affordable public transportation connections.
  • After your flight from Ottawa to Halifax lands and you’re done with baggage claim, you’ll be just a 30min drive from the city centre.
  • Passengers arriving at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are greeted with temporary art exhibitions in the baggage claim area, the main lobby and on the second level of the terminal. This is thanks to the airport’s community outreach program that supports and partners with local artists to make your airport experience pleasant.
  • If you wish to stay at a hotel close to the airport, book a room at the eco-friendly ALT Hotel located on the second level of the airport. The hotel is equipped with a gym and an indoor pool where you can wind down after your flight from Ottawa to Halifax.
  • For snacks and drinks, you have a few options in the arrivals hall following the baggage claim area. The options include Starbucks, Alexander Keith’s Ale House, A&W, Pannizza, Subway and Tim Hortons. If you’re looking for a different kind of meal, visit the ALT Hotel’s restaurant ALTcetera, which is open 24h.
  • If you’re travelling with pets, designated pet relief areas can be found outside the terminal building near the parking lot. If you need help locating these areas, ask for one of the Tartan Team volunteers for assistance. All volunteers wear a tartan vest, so you can’t miss them.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Ottawa to Halifax?

Find which airlines fly direct from Ottawa Airport to Halifax Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Ottawa to Halifax Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Air Transat, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Air Transat, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Air Transat, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Air Transat, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Halifax Intl to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Air Transat, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Air Transat, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Air Transat, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Air Transat, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Transat, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada, Air Transat, +2 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Ottawa to Halifax

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Halifax. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Halifax? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 313 reviews
7.5Food
6.8Entertainment
7.9Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

10.0 ExcellentKaren, Sep 2024MCO - YYZ
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We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

Porter was excellent. Boarding was a breeze. The seats were a little uncomfortably but the overall trip was excellent.

Only packaged snacks were served. It was a flight at lunchtime and a hot meal would have been a great.

Reserve check-in was very slow compared to regular check-in. Internet was slow

Lavatories broke with an hour to go. At least we were on time.

Chaotic boarding, but mostly my issues are with Toronto airport

Flight delayed by half hour, causing rush to get to connecting flight in Toronto Pearson which doesn’t have good flow for managing immigration check and connections.

Service was amazing, and the plane was comfortable even for this long haul. But they could have more movies selections. But they were still a lot to choose from.

Due to mechanical problems it was delayed causing problems the actual flight. Was fune

Wish we had music during take off and landing like the last flight

Lots of selection for entertainment. Fight was comfortable. However. The flight was delayed multiple times. And the delay caused us to miss an important mwwting.

Orderly boarding. Passengers should be made aware that no food is being provided

Nice larger plane Good take off and landings Very comfortable seat Great staff. Caring and helpful

The flight was booked solid and there is no leg room for anyone over 6 feet tall, which is probably 25% of your customers. I have selected aisle seats and was given the middle twice. This is not something that can be changed, so I shouldnt bring it up, but that is my feedback.

Some help when I asked but everything was so confusing to figure out otherwise. More clarity to direct through procedures needed!

Wouldn’t allow my carry on because it just did quite fit the gauge Yet seen larger carry ons in the overheads The overheads were somewhat empty Lots of children Felt the flight attendant really didn’t have a real grasp on what she was trying to accomplish 6 people per row x say 40 rows - number of child = number of baggage allowed It’s all good though/ bring small backpack next time

Delays, cancelled, re-booked, cancelled, re-booked. Arrived too late to do pre-paid tour. So tired went to bed early

Worst trip ever. We had a 3 hours delay due to mechanical issues on the plan

Pros: Convenient flight to Sydney Cons: Paying for headphones, paying to reserve a seat

Flight was cancelled 2 hours before we needed to leave. Spent 1.5 hours on hold trying to speak to an agent. Was given the option of travelling to Montreal and flying out of that airport rather than adding a full extra day to the trip. In flight entertainment did not work during the Montreal flight. "Snack" consisted of a single cookie. I would rather not book with Air Canada in the future. It's frustrating to not have choices as a consumer.

It’s a shameful company. It ask as to go to counter to take the boarding pass, they simply send it by email, just to check the bags’ size in a smaller than normal template. DONT USE FLAIR! It will be more expensive than normal airlines at the end.

flight was okay, no wifi, no free drinks but worst of all they lost my son's bike for four days. Customer service was nonexistent - call a number that leaves you on perpetual hold, there's no baggage folks in the baggage claims area (in vancouver). we went up to international and nobody was at ticketing, went to domestic and they had us fill out a form. they could not tell us where the bag was. Anyway, highly recommend you drop an airtag for anything that's worth more than $500. My son's bike costs a lot more than that to replace; I was on pins and needles for four days.

The crew of this flight, specially the flight attendant in the front were the sweetest I’ve had in all my life, I genuinely hope they get a race or sum cuz of their efforts. It was just quite unsettling that the flight took so long to departure. It was supposed to leave at 10:35pm and we ended up taking off at 11:22pm…👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

It’s bare bones but was on time so can’t complain.

Of all the countries I've flown to and airlines from around the world, I have never had such a dismissive an arrogant employee during boarding. After waiting in line for 20 minutes to board, I was sent to a second line for Passport verification. Natalie from Flair, repeatedly tried to scan my passport which didn't work for some reason but was too lazy to input my information manually. Bar code scanners aren't 100% reliable as we all know. She asked me my birthdate 3 times, made me wait to be the last person aboard and then smugly threatened me that my only bag could be charged for (same backpack I used as on my arrival as carry on). Natalie working in Ft. Lauderdale and the was the epitome of lobotomized tiktok brain with the charm of junk mail.

Food selection is very poor and sears are very uncomfortable.

Flight was 3 hrs late and another 2 hrs wait for baggage to arrive on carousel and a $7.00 food voucher that arrived as we were boarding our flight.

Seat rows so close together no one dares to put their seats back. Knees pressed against the seat in front, had to find a position putting my legs under the seat in front. But for 6 hours keeping that one position was ridiculous. All savings on the purchase price are taken back through charge backs for luggage $200 each way, Seat selection $44 per seat or you are seated by a computer randomly. Wife sat 5 rows away. Would avoid Flair in the future

The flight was safe (priority). Everything else is low-cost: too hard, delays, mediocre boarding, cost for carry-on and checked luggage.

Flair flight was 4 hours late due to not having a crew and the plane was filthy. Just water service Terrible experience flight 1513

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Ottawa to Halifax found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/15Sun
1 stopPorter Airlines
6h 12mYOW-YHZ
$136
10/23Wed
nonstopPorter Airlines
1h 52mYOW-YHZ
$138
10/23Wed
2 stops
23h 07mYOW-YHZ
$144
11/25Mon
2 stopsPorter Airlines
10h 10mYOW-YHZ
$175
10/23Wed
3 stopsPorter Airlines
28h 32mYOW-YHZ
$181
9/28Sat
1 stopPorter Airlines
4h 55mYOW-YHZ
$199

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Ottawa to Halifax that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/24Tue
multi-stop
12h 57mYOW-YHZ
10/1Tue
nonstop
1h 49mYHZ-YOW
$369
9/24Tue
multi-stop
24h 26mYOW-YHZ
10/1Tue
nonstop
1h 49mYHZ-YOW
$380
9/24Tue
nonstop
1h 39mYOW-YHZ
10/1Tue
nonstop
1h 49mYHZ-YOW
$405
9/24Tue
multi-stopPorter Airlines
6h 10mYOW-YHZ
10/1Tue
multi-stopPorter Airlines
12h 37mYHZ-YOW
$471
9/24Tue
multi-stopPorter Airlines
6h 22mYOW-YHZ
10/1Tue
multi-stopPorter Airlines
12h 33mYHZ-YOW
$476

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